Fourth former Indiana University basketball player joins lawsuit accusing team doctor of sex abuse
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The number of former Indiana University basketball players who say team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr. sexually assaulted them has risen to four. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. And their lawsuit against their alma mater now includes an account from a fifth ex-IU basketball player who says he publicly complained to legendary coach Bobby Knight in 1979 about Bomba’s giving him unnecessary rectal examinations.
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Main Idea: A fourth former Indiana University basketball player has joined a lawsuit saying team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr. sexually abused players under the cover of medical care.
Key Points:
- The amended lawsuit adds Larry Richardson Jr. as a plaintiff, bringing the total number of accusers to four.
- The suit says Indiana University failed to protect players from Bomba, who is accused of repeated unnecessary rectal exams and other abuse.
- A fifth former player, not a plaintiff, says he complained about Bomba to coach Bobby Knight and top athletic officials years ago, but no action was taken.
- IU says it is reviewing the claims through an outside law firm, while Bomba and longtime trainer Tim Garl have not commented on the latest filing.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The lawsuit could force Indiana University to spend more on legal claims and reviews, and it may shake public trust in college sports medical care.
Positive Impact
The case could push schools to tighten safeguards and reporting rules so students and athletes are better protected from abuse.
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- Primary:Bradford Bomba Sr.person
- Major:Tim Garlperson
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- Bradford Bomba Sr.personPrimaryEvaluated
Former team doctor accused by multiple ex-players of sexual assault and central to the allegations.
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Longtime men’s basketball trainer named in the lawsuit as a defendant tied to the university’s alleged failures.
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Legendary former coach whose alleged inaction after complaints is a major part of the article.
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Named defendant institution being sued alongside the university’s athletic staff.
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Fourth former player added as a plaintiff and a key accuser in the amended complaint.
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One of the former players already in the lawsuit and part of the group of accusers.
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One of the former players already in the lawsuit and part of the group of accusers.
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