New Mexico State athletics director Mario Moccia dismissed amid sex-abuse scandal allegations

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1 year ago

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New Mexico State has terminated its athletic director, Mario Moccia, due to findings from a report on sexual abuse in the men's basketball program.
University president Valerio Ferme announced that Amber Burdge will serve as the acting athletic director moving forward.
The investigation criticized the school for a toxic culture and insufficient intervention regarding the abuse allegations.
Two former players have entered plea deals, while another faces trial; NNMSU previously paid $8 million to settle lawsuits from victims.
Despite challenges, Moccia had received a new contract extension and raise earlier in 2023, highlighting contradictions in the school's leadership decisions.

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