# Duke Player Apologizes After Medical Staff Incident

> Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson publicly apologizes for swatting a female trainer's arm during teammate's injury.
- Title: Duke Player Apologizes After Medical Staff Incident | Shortify
- Summary: Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson publicly apologizes for swatting a female trainer's arm during teammate's injury. Duke football player Kimari Robinson…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-i-was-scared-duke-football-player-issues-public-statement-after-outrage-over-incident-with-female-medical-staff-kimari-robinson
- Author: Ameek Abdullah Jamal
- Published: 2026-10-19T03:16:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimari robinson, duke football, medical staff, cornerback, ncaa, female athletic trainer, injury incident, sports
## Duke Football Player Faces Backlash
Duke football player Kimari Robinson issued public apology after incident with female medical staff.
## Robinson's Apology Statement
Robinson wrote he was scared his teammate DaShawn Stone might be seriously hurt but admitted his actions were wrong.
## Incident During Game
Stone suffered injury during tackle on North Carolina running back Jaylen McGill.
## Robinson's Aggressive Reaction
Robinson swatted female trainer's arm when she tried to move him away from injured teammate.
## Public Apology to Trainer
Robinson apologized to trainer for his actions and said he sought face-to-face apology after game.
## Backlash and Demands for Action
Fans demanded disciplinary action for Robinson, with calls for head coach Manny Diaz to suspend him.
## Key takeaway

Duke football player Kimari Robinson apologized for physically assaulting a female athletic trainer during a teammate's injury incident.