Jun 08 Olympic gymnasts sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar sue FBI for $1 billion By Ed White, Associated Press Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor. Continue reading
Sep 22 Lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor are dismissed By Kantele Franko, Associated Press A federal judge has dismissed some of the biggest remaining lawsuits filed by men who say Ohio State University officials failed to stop decades-old sexual abuse by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss. Continue reading
Feb 25 Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges By Associated Press A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide after being charged with two-dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking, the state attorney general said. Continue reading
Dec 24 Attorney general suspends Michigan State sex abuse investigation By David Eggert, Associated Press The probe into Michigan State University's handling of complaints against serial abuser Larry Nassar has resulted in charges against three former school officials. Continue reading
Sep 05 Michigan State University fined $4.6 million in Nassar case By Collin Binkley, Carole Feldman, Associated Press The Education Department is fining Michigan State University for failing to respond to sexual assault complaints against Dr. Larry Nassar. Continue reading
Aug 12 Michigan State’s deal with feds outlines steps to prevent sexual assaults By David Eggert, Associated Press The deal will resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar's abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment. Continue reading
May 28 Michigan State chooses new president after sexual abuse scandal By David Eggert, Associated Press Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr., a medical researcher who has led Stony Brook University in New York for nearly a decade, was named as the next president of Michigan State University. Continue reading
Jan 17 Michigan State interim president ousted in wake of Larry Nassar sex-abuse scandal By David Eggert, Corey Williams, Associated Press Michigan State University's Board of Trustees said Thursday that interim president John Engler's resignation is effective immediately. Continue reading
Dec 21 Michigan State hampered Larry Nassar probe, special prosecutor says By Jeff Karoub, Associated Press "Their biggest concern was the reputation of the university," Forsyth said at a news conference. Continue reading
Nov 20 Former Michigan State president charged with lying to police about Larry Nassar By David Eggert, Associated Press Lou Anna Simon was charged Tuesday with lying to state police during a probe of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse — the fourth person other than the imprisoned ex-campus sports doctor to face criminal charges related to the scandal. Continue reading