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

Credited from: APNEWS

  • 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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