Longtime UF sports broadcaster Steve Babik is facing federal charges of having child pornography on his home computer.
A representative from the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that the 50-year-old Babik is charged with one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
His attorney, Larry Turner, said Babik appeared in court Tuesday, pleaded not guilty and was released with restrictions. Turner says it was too early in his investigation to comment on the charges.
According to the University Athletic Association, Babik was fired.
“We were made aware of the investigation in late November and immediately suspended Steve Babik from his work responsibilities. Now that he has been charged, his employment has been terminated. We are deeply disturbed by the charges.”
Babik was the sideline reporter for Gators football games and handled other radio duties. He had been at UF since 1987.
Katherine Bein contributed to this report.
