Duke’s Kimari Robinson Apologizes After Swatting Training Staffer’s Hand
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson issued an apology for aggressively swatting the hand of a female training staffer during an on-field injury stoppage in a game against rival North Carolina.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 19, 2026 —
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson issued an apology after aggressively swatting the hand of a female training staffer during an on-field injury stoppage in a game against rival North Carolina.
The available information does not specify when the game took place, what led to the staffer’s hand being near Robinson, or the circumstances in which he apologized. It also does not identify the staffer or say whether the apology was made publicly or directly to her.
No additional details were provided about any response from Duke, the training staffer, or the game’s officials. The information also does not indicate whether Robinson faced any disciplinary action or whether the incident affected his participation in the game or subsequent games. Those outcomes cannot be determined from the account provided.
The reported incident occurred during an injury stoppage, when play had paused on the field. The account characterizes Robinson’s action as an aggressive swat and says he apologized. It does not describe the staffer’s injury status, if any, or explain what happened immediately before or after the contact.
Robinson’s apology is the only stated response. Without further information, the timing, wording and recipient of that apology remain unclear. No direct quotation from Robinson or the staffer was provided, and no additional statements or findings were included. The account establishes that the apology followed the incident, but does not provide details about any broader review or consequences.
Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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