Former NC State trainer arrested in Ocala sex-abuse case

The arrest

Authorities in Ocala arrested a former head trainer for North Carolina State University’s athletics program. The trainer is accused of sexually abusing male athletes associated with the Wolfpack.

The arrest took place in Ocala, Florida. The allegations involve the trainer’s time working with NC State athletes, but the available facts do not establish a finding of guilt.

The allegations

The case concerns alleged sexual abuse of male athletes on the NC State team. The allegations are criminal claims, and the former trainer is entitled to the legal process that follows an arrest.

NC State’s teams are commonly known as the Wolfpack. The former trainer’s position as the program’s head trainer is part of the reported context of the case.

What happens next

The case will move through the court process in Florida. That process can include an initial court appearance and other proceedings connected with the arrest.

WCJB reported the arrest and allegations. No details about a court date, specific charges, alleged conduct or a response from the former trainer are included here.