Still reeling from damage by serial sexual abuser and former university doctor, Michigan State University said the changes are intended to help rebuild trust and accountability.
Larry Nassar
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Dana Nessel to MSU: ‘Do the right thing’ and cooperate more with Nassar investigation
At a news conference Thursday, Michigan’s attorney general said she’s frustrated with Michigan State University’s level of cooperation in the investigation surrounding Larry Nassar.
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Truth Squad | Michigan Republicans foul Whitmer on destroyed evidence claim
A state GOP ad accuses Democratic governor candidate Gretchen Whitmer of doing nothing as Ingham County Prosecutor when informed of damaged evidence in pending criminal cases. That’s patently untrue.
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Truth Squad | Michigan Republicans, Schuette mislead on Nassar
The prosecution of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing his former patients, has emerged in new attacks in the Michigan governor’s race.
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Michigan State quietly settles ‘touching’ case, clearing accused male student
Hours after two students had sex, the man touched the woman’s breast without asking. He was later disciplined. But the process left both students feeling betrayed by Michigan State University’s response.
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Breaking down the Michigan bills intended to stop the next Larry Nassar
Lansing is debating more than 30 (mostly bipartisan) bills following the horrific crimes of MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Here’s what’s in them — and what experts say.
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Opinion | Denhollander: MSU, please stop lying about Nassar victims
Rachael Denhollander says MSU interim leader John Engler and his team are using the same smears against Larry Nassar’s female victims as Nassar’s defense lawyers.
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Nassar’s ex-boss at MSU still collecting $412K pay, despite charges
LANSING — Even as he faces charges of sexual misconduct and other crimes committed on the job, the former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine — the longtime supervisor of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar — can continue to draw his $412,000 annual salary until at least late May. William Strampel, 70, […]
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MSU Interim President John Engler was dismissive of sexual assault claims as governor
John Engler called rape and harassment claims by women prisoners “baseless” and “without merit” when he was Michigan goveronor. He was wrong. The state eventually paid $100 million to more than 500 women assaulted by male prison guards. Engler was named interim president of Michigan State in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
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Michigan Truth Squad: Gretchen Whitmer’s role in Larry Nassar case
Truth Squad explores Gretchen Whitmer’s mantle as an advocate for sexual assault victims after a cop accuses her of hesitating to prosecute a sexually abusive doctor.