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Michigan State University

34 reports indexed, newest first.

December 2023

  1. MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to the attorney general

    Michigan State's board voted to waive privilege and release thousands of Nassar-related documents to the attorney general's office after years of pressure from survivors.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

July 2023

  1. Nassar survivors sue Michigan State over withheld documents

    Survivors sued MSU alleging trustees held secret votes on whether to release about 6,000 Nassar-related documents, in violation of open meetings and records laws.

    Lawsuit filed Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Courthouse News Service

September 2022

  1. Michigan Supreme Court declines review, ending Klages prosecution

    The Michigan Supreme Court denied the attorney general's request to review the reversal of Kathie Klages' conviction, leaving the conviction vacated.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Department of Attorney General

December 2021

  1. Michigan appeals court overturns Klages conviction

    The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed Kathie Klages' conviction, finding insufficient evidence that her false statements were material to the Nassar investigation.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by WFYI (AP)

  2. Appeals court upholds dismissal of charges against Simon

    The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of charges against Simon and criticized the prosecution's investigation.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

March 2021

  1. Michigan attorney general closes MSU probe after university keeps Nassar documents privileged

    Attorney General Dana Nessel ended her office's investigation of Michigan State's handling of Nassar after the university declined to waive attorney-client privilege over thousands of documents.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Advance

December 2020

  1. Appeals court rejects Nassar's bid for a new sentencing hearing

    The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Judge Aquilina's comments did not show bias and denied Nassar's request for resentencing.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Lansing State Journal

August 2020

  1. Klages sentenced to 90 days in jail in Nassar-related case

    A judge sentenced Kathie Klages to 90 days in jail and probation for lying to investigators about her knowledge of complaints against Nassar.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by WGVU (AP)

May 2020

  1. Judge dismisses charges against former MSU President Simon

    An Eaton County judge dismissed the charges against Simon, finding insufficient evidence that she lied to investigators.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Lansing State Journal

February 2020

  1. Former MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages convicted of lying to police

    A jury convicted former Michigan State gymnastics coach Kathie Klages of lying to police about when she learned of complaints against Nassar.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by WKAR

December 2019

  1. Attorney general's investigation of MSU's Nassar handling suspended

    Michigan's attorney general halted the state's inquiry into Michigan State after the university refused to release privileged documents.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by NBC News

September 2019

  1. Education Department fines Michigan State record $4.5 million over Nassar Clery failures

    The U.S. Department of Education imposed a $4.5 million fine, the largest ever under the Clery Act, finding Michigan State failed to properly respond to sexual misconduct reports including those involving Nassar.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by CNN

August 2019

  1. Former MSU dean Strampel sentenced to one year in jail

    William Strampel received a one-year jail sentence for misconduct in office and neglect of duty, including failing to enforce restrictions placed on Nassar after a 2014 complaint.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Advance

June 2019

  1. Jury convicts former MSU dean William Strampel of misconduct and neglect of duty

    A jury found former osteopathic medicine dean William Strampel, Nassar's supervisor, guilty of misconduct in office and willful neglect of duty, while acquitting him of a criminal sexual conduct charge. He was the first MSU official convicted in connection with Nassar.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

January 2019

  1. John Engler resigns as Michigan State interim president

    Engler resigned under pressure after comments about Nassar survivors drew widespread condemnation.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Detroit Free Press

November 2018

  1. Former MSU President Lou Anna Simon charged with lying to police

    Simon was charged with lying to state police investigators about what she knew of a 2014 complaint against Nassar. She denied wrongdoing.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The New York Times

May 2018

  1. Michigan State agrees to $500 million settlement with Nassar survivors

    MSU agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from 332 people, the largest settlement of its kind involving a university.

    Settlement Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The New York Times

February 2018

  1. Michigan State moves to fire former medical dean William Strampel

    MSU began proceedings to fire William Strampel, Nassar's former dean at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, over his oversight of Nassar.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by CBS News

January 2018

  1. Former governor John Engler named interim MSU president

    Michigan State trustees chose former Michigan governor John Engler as interim president following Simon's resignation, a choice some survivors opposed.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Radio

  2. ESPN reports pattern of denial and inaction at Michigan State

    An Outside the Lines investigation reported that Michigan State had a broader pattern of mishandling sexual assault complaints across its athletics programs.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by ESPN

  3. Michigan attorney general launches investigation into MSU

    Michigan's attorney general announced an independent investigation into how Michigan State handled complaints about Nassar.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by BBC News

  4. Nassar sentenced to 40 to 175 years in state prison

    Judge Aquilina sentenced Nassar to 40 to 175 years in prison in Ingham County after a week of survivor testimony.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by CNN

  5. Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon resigns

    Simon resigned under pressure from lawmakers, survivors and faculty over the university's handling of complaints about Nassar.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The New York Times

  6. Detroit News: at least 14 MSU representatives were warned about Nassar

    A Detroit News investigation found that at least 14 Michigan State employees, including coaches and trainers, received reports about Nassar over two decades, and that President Lou Anna Simon was told of a 2014 complaint.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

  7. Nassar sentencing hearing opens with victim impact statements

    Judge Rosemarie Aquilina opened a multi-day sentencing hearing in Ingham County at which more than 150 survivors ultimately gave statements.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

November 2017

  1. Nassar pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct in Ingham County

    Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Ingham County, admitting to abusing patients under the guise of treatment.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by CNN

May 2017

  1. Accusers testify against Nassar at preliminary examination

    Three women testified at a preliminary hearing in Ingham County, after which Nassar was ordered to stand trial on state sexual assault charges.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Radio

April 2017

  1. New lawsuits against Nassar and MSU include allegations dating to 1992

    Four more complaints were filed in the growing civil litigation against Nassar, Michigan State and others, with one alleging abuse as early as 1992.

    Lawsuit filed Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by ESPN

  2. Michigan board suspends Nassar's medical license

    Michigan's osteopathic medicine licensing board revoked Nassar's medical license for at least three years while criminal cases were pending.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Detroit Free Press / Lansing State Journal

February 2017

  1. Nassar faces 22 additional sexual assault charges in Michigan

    Michigan prosecutors filed 22 more counts of criminal sexual conduct against Nassar in Ingham and Eaton counties, involving patients he treated at MSU and a local gym.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The New York Times

  2. MSU gymnasts say they were told not to talk to police about Nassar

    A Michigan State gymnast alleged that team members were discouraged from speaking to police investigating Nassar, raising questions about the university's response.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

  3. Michigan State gymnastics coach Kathie Klages resigns over Nassar fallout

    Longtime MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages resigned after being suspended, while denying she knew of abuse by Nassar.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

November 2016

  1. Michigan attorney general files first sexual assault charges against Nassar

    Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette charged Nassar with criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, calling the case the tip of the iceberg. Nassar pleaded not guilty.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by MLive

September 2016

  1. Michigan State University fires Larry Nassar amid abuse allegations

    Michigan State University fired Nassar, a faculty physician, after allegations from gymnasts and other patients. The university said he had violated requirements imposed after an earlier complaint.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by NBC News