Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University athletes didn't act in 'bad faith,' law firm says
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A law firm hired by Indiana University has concluded that former basketball team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr. did not act “in bad faith or with an improper purpose” when he performed rectal exams on hundreds of young players during routine physicals. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: An outside review for Indiana University found that former team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr. did not act in bad faith during the rectal exams he gave to athletes, even as experts said the exams were uncommon and raised concern.
Key Points:
- Jones Day, the law firm hired by Indiana University, said Bomba did not act with an improper purpose or sexual intent.
- Medical experts said it was unusual for doctors to perform such invasive exams on college athletes without a medical reason.
- Haris Mujezinovic and other former IU players are suing the university, saying officials knew about the exams and failed to stop them.
- One lawyer for the players said the report helps their case, while the lawyer for former trainer Tim Garl said it clears him.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case can raise costs for taxpayers and hurt trust in universities and sports medicine if schools fail to stop abuse of students.
Positive Impact
The report may push colleges to tighten medical oversight and protect athletes better in the future.
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- Primary:Indiana Universityeducational / research institution
- Major:Haris Mujezinovicperson
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Former team doctor at the center of the allegations and the Jones Day investigation.
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Central institution that hired the outside law firm, is accused of failing to act, and is a defendant.
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Former player who made the accusation that triggered the investigation and is a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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Law firm hired by Indiana University to conduct the independent investigation and issue the report.
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Former head athletic trainer whose conduct and knowledge are central to the allegations and report findings.
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Lawyer for the former players mentioned in connection with the statement on the report.
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Lawyer for Tim Garl who responded to the report and the dismissal motion.
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