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MSU students call for more Nassar scandal transparency from leaders
Amid the ongoing controversy of the Larry Nassar scandal with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees killing an independent probe, students are calling for more transparency. “We hope the university moves toward a culture that promotes transparency, prioritizes accountability and fosters a safe environment for all students through collaboration and advocacy,” said Mario Kakos, […]
MSU hires outside firm for new Nassar investigation
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees announced last week that it’s hired a private firm to investigate how the university handled the sexual assault complaints against former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The board unanimously voted on Friday to hire the Chicago-based firm McDermott Will & Emery for the task. Nassar is now serving what […]
House votes to add more mandatory reporters following Nassar scandal
In the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal, the Michigan House on Wednesday passed a package of legislation aimed at preventing future cases of sexual abuse. Nassar is the former Michigan State University gymnastics doctor who sexually assaulted more than 200 female patients over several years and is now serving between 40 and 175 years […]
Nessel asks court to reject Nassar re-sentencing appeal
Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to reject an appeal from disgraced former Michigan State University gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to between 40 and 175 years in prison for sexually abusing more than 100 young girls. Nessel wrote in a legal brief in reply to Nassar’s attorneys […]
Slotkin lashes out at DeVos for not meeting with Nassar survivors
Updated, 3:34 p.m. with comments from DeVos’ office U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) said she met with U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Tuesday to discuss sexual assault and harassment in K-12 schools and on college campuses. Slotkin told the Advance last month she scheduled the meeting with DeVos, a fellow Michigander, because she wanted to […]
MSU acting President Udpa apologizes to Nassar survivors
Michigan State University’s new acting president, Satish Udpa, issued a statement apologizing to survivors of former MSU gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar’s sexual assault during a Board of Trustees meeting Friday. In a statement, Udpa said he felt the need “to formally apologize and to effectively atone” for the abuse that hundreds of young girls who […]
With Engler out and Nassar settlement over, MSU hunts for permanent leader
With former Gov. John Engler out as interim president at Michigan State University, trustees say the university can finally begin healing from the scandal and emotional trauma left by years of hidden sexual abuse from former MSU gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar. The board voted unanimously on Thursday morning to accept Engler’s resignation immediately and replace […]
AG to question Engler in Nassar investigation
Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to question former Michigan State University interim President John Engler in its ongoing probe into decades of campus sexual abuse perpetrated by former gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar. Engler tendered his resignation on Wednesday and the MSU Board of Trustees accepted it immediately at its meeting Thursday morning. Attorney General spokeswoman […]
Engler may be out at MSU after Nassar comments
Will interim Michigan State University President John Engler make it until a scheduled board meeting first thing Thursday morning? As board members suggest they have the votes to remove Engler, speculation is growing that the GOP former three-term Michigan governor could resign beforehand. Engler has repeatedly been criticized for his handling of the aftermath of […]
Updated: MSU stonewalled state probe into Nassar abuse, AG report says
Updated, 3:40 p.m. Dec. 21 What Michigan State University employees may have known about the sexual abuse of hundreds of young girls at the hands of former gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar may never be fully known, according to a lead state investigator for the state attorney general’s office. Explaining a blistering report accusing the Big […]