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Michigan Legislature passes Nassar bills
Legislation aimed at curbing future sexual abuse crimes, like those of former Michigan State University Dr. Larry Nassar, passed the Michigan Legislature last week. The Associated Press reported that the bills received unanimous approval in the state Senate and are now awaiting the signature of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who signaled his support for helping […]
MSU to terminate head football coach Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment investigation
Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is getting terminated amid controversy over a report he sexually harassed prominent sexual violence advocate Brenda Tracy. In a letter dated Monday provided by MSU, the university informed Tucker that although a Title IX investigation is still underway into accusations made by Tracy, it has enough grounds […]
MSU suspends head football coach Mel Tucker without pay amid sexual harassment investigation
Updated, 7:18 p.m., 9/10/23 Mel Tucker, head football coach for Michigan State University, was suspended without pay Sunday following an accusation of sexual harassment by the coach coming to light. Tucker’s suspension comes hours after a USA Today investigation revealed Brenda Tracy, a prominent sexual assault advocate who visits sports teams to talk about sexual […]
MSU Interim President Teresa Woodruff won’t seek permanent presidency
Michigan State University Interim President Teresa Woodruff announced Sunday that she will not apply to be the institution’s permanent president. “As the third interim president of MSU in the last five years, I wish for a period of stability for the university. Thus, and to enable that goal, I do not seek the full-time presidency […]
Former Grand Rapids gymnastics coach sexual assault case bound over for trial
Women who were as young as 6 years old when they say former Kent County gymnastics coach Shannon Guay sexually assaulted them told their stories Thursday to a Grand Rapids judge, who found it appropriate to bind 19 counts of criminal sexual conduct over to trial court. Guay, 49, formerly a coach at the now-closed […]
New: Whitmer to lay out ‘what’s next’ for Michigan in Aug. 30 speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a speech announcing her policy priorities for Michigan on Aug. 30. Whitmer’s office announced Thursday that at the end of the month, as the legislature returns for session from summer recess, the governor will outline her priorities for the fall to “move Michigan forward” and expand opportunities in the state. […]
Whitmer signs bills addressing sexual violence, train delays and public safety
Several bills passed by the Legislature last month before its summer break were signed into law Tuesday afternoon by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. They include: Dozens of bills, often championed by survivors of disgraced former U.S.A. Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar and other survivors of sexual violence have been introduced in multiple sessions […]
‘Long overdue’: Whitmer signs bills advocated for by sexual assault survivors
Updated, 3:52 p.m., 6/29/23 Lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills for years stemming from lessons the state learned from survivors of sexual violence since the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal. On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a six-bill package and announced her intention of signing more in the coming weeks. The victim impact statements of […]
Panels advance bills aiming to strengthen sexual assault survivor infrastructure in Michigan
Committees in the Michigan House and Senate on Tuesday each passed sexual violence reform bills. Legislation has been proposed to address the rights of victims of sexual violence since 2018 when 156 women testified in court against former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar after decades of sexual abuse. Since then, legislation to expand mandatory […]
Former Grand Rapids gymnastics coach appears in court over sexual assault charges
People from counties all over Michigan and out of state have contacted authorities with reports of sexual assault by former Kent County gymnastics coach Shannon Guay, the prosecution in his criminal case said Wednesday. Guay, 49, formerly a coach at the now-closed Aerials & Baranis Gymnastics Center in Grand Rapids, appeared in court Wednesday, facing […]