Sauder Schelkopf is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct a former physician and team doctor for Indiana University’s athletics department.

According to a Sept. 11, 2024 press release issued by Indiana University states in part:

The university recently received a letter from legal counsel on behalf of a former IU men’s basketball student-athlete, who competed at IU several decades ago. The letter includes specific allegations against Dr. Brad Bomba, Sr., who served as a contracted physician for IU athletic teams, including the men’s basketball program for several decades, concluding in the late 1990s. The former student-athlete alleges that he was subjected to inappropriate prostate and rectal exams during annual physicals with Dr. Bomba, Sr., something that he also alleges was a practice for all basketball student-athletes assigned to Dr. Bomba, Sr. for physical examinations.

If you were a student at IU between 1962 and 1999 and believe that you may have suffered harm or abuse, you can confidentially contact the lawyers at Sauder Schelkopf by filling out the form on this page or calling 888.711.9975.

Indiana University statement on independent review

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