Overview

• Five former players have officially joined the lawsuit against Indiana University over Dr. Bradford Bomba’s conduct, with ten more preparing to file suit according to their attorney.
• Plaintiffs allege Bomba performed rectal exams without medical indication and inappropriately touched athletes during physicals over his 30-year tenure.
• An Indiana University–commissioned investigation concluded last month that Bomba’s exams were clinically appropriate and found no evidence of sexual gratification.
• Some players, including those represented by Michelle Simpson Tuegel, directly contradict the probe by describing acts such as genital fondling during exams.
• Bomba, who died in May at age 89, invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a deposition, and university officials including coach Bobby Knight and trainer Tim Garl face claims of inaction.