Latest coverage: Larry Nassar scandal roils MSU
The Detroit News
After hearing seven days of testimony from more than 150 victims, an Ingham County circuit judge sentenced former sports doctor Larry Nassar to 40 to 175 years in prison for seven counts of first-degree sexual misconduct. As a result of this scandal, MSU officials stepped down from key positions, including President Lou Anna Simon and Athletic Director Mark Hollis. A number of investigations into MSU opened, and the fallout reached USA Gymnastics team.
Here's a roundup of stories on the scandal during 2018:
DECEMBER
- More Nassar-inspired bills near Snyder’s desk
- MSU cuts $10M healing fund for Nassar victims
- Engler faces trustee criticism over victim fund closure
- USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- MSU Museum exhibit to tell Nassar victims' teal story
- USOC fires official over his silence in Nassar case
NOVEMBER
- USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics
- Emails to MSU's Simon reveal anger over Nassar scandal
- Nassar victims say MSU fund shutdown slows healing
- USA Gymnastics COO Ron Galimore resigns
- Ex-MSU President Simon charged with lying over Nassar
- Police: Agenda item, note show Simon discussed Nassar investigation in 2014
- Simon charges in Nassar probe sparks senate testimony review
OCTOBER
- MSU makes scores of changes after Nassar scandal
- Bono resigns as USA Gymnastics president after 4 days
- Engler: Nassar victims aid fund should reopen in 3-4 months
- Ex-USA Gymnastics head pleads not guilty
- Sisters file lawsuits in USA Gymnastics abuse scandal
SEPTEMBER
- USA Gymnastics president Kerry Perry resigns
- Inspector general reviews FBI handling of Nassar case
- Engler: Police probing fraud in victim assistance fund
- Trainer who worked with Nassar arrested in Texas
- Nassar loses another appeal to reduce sentence
- Ex-MSU athlete's suit alleges Nassar raped her, Perles covered it up
- Title IX expert: MSU rape allegation needs inquiry
- Lawyer: Perles denies claim of Nassar cover-up
- Denhollander challenges Whitmer's handling of Nassar cases
- MSU sees increase in sexual misconduct reports
- Klages to be tried on lying charges in Nassar case
- MSU police chief involved in Nassar case to retire in 2019
- Psychologist in Nassar case surrenders license
AUGUST
- Nassar sentencing judge Aquilina unbiased, fair-minded, court filing says
- Nassar lawyers start bid to cut his prison time
- Aquilina won't recuse herself from Nassar appeal
- Nassar appeals Eaton County sex assault sentence
- Olympians Ross and Kocian: We were abused by Nassar
- Twistars, USAG face backlash, Nassar litigation
- USA Gymnastics head: mediation with Nassar survivors
- Nassar transferred to a holdover prison after assault
- Nassar loses first of three sentence appeals
- MSU names presidential search committee, faces criticism
- Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Klages charged in Nassar case
- Larry Nassar loses another appeal in attempt to reduce prison time
- Nassar moves to a federal prison in Florida
- NCAA clears MSU in Nassar, football, basketball cases
- AD Beekman: NCAA ruling validates MSU
- Klages' lawyer hints charges politically motivated as she is arraigned
- MSU board faces renewed calls for culture change
JULY
- MSU names compliance officer to 'maintain integrity'
- Strampel retires ahead of possible firing by MSU
- Filing sheds new light on MSU Nassar settlement
- 'Portrait of survival': Those abused by Nassar honored at ESPYs
- Senators, victims slam Engler's response to Nassar scandal
- Nassar seeks resentencing, alleges bias by Aquilina
- MSU halts counseling payments to Nassar victims, sues insurers after fraud allegations
- Nassar assaulted in prison; court filing blames judge
JUNE
- Strampel faces hearing on sex-related charges
- Nassar accusers wish MSU deal included apology
- Michigan gives sexual assault victims more time to press charges, sue
- Engler emails on Nassar case spark backlash
- Engler defies growing calls to resign at MSU
- Nassar victims: Engler has 'failed miserably' and must leave MSU
- MSU obstructing probe, prosecutor says
- MSU board backs Engler as he apologizes to Nassar victim
- MSU: Bond, not tuition, to pay $500M settlement
- Abused gymnast Aly Raisman: ‘I’ve barely worked out’
- Larry Nassar charged with sex assault in Texas
- MSU fights search warrant in Nassar inquiry
TUESDAY, MAY 22
MONDAY, MAY 21
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
- MSU’s $500M Nassar settlement puts some reforms at risk
- Legal experts: MSU didn’t violate Open Meetings Act
- MSU reaches $500M settlement with Nassar victims
- Schuette targets medical license of Nassar’s ex-boss
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
- Engler: MSU admissions to rise despite Nassar
- Nassar boss accused of ‘sexual intent’ in medical exams
- Aquilina: ‘I support the girls’ in Nassar, MSU case
- Nassar accusers ‘hopeful’ as mediation begins
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Maroney: Nassar abused me hundreds of times
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
MONDAY, APRIL 2
- Ex-MSU dean’s review shows disturbing characterization
- MSU trustees to hire adviser for presidential search
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
MONDAY, MARCH 26
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
- Schuette’s office budgets $1M for MSU investigation
- Engler meets lawmakers, who slam trustees over empathy
TUESDAY, FEB. 27
MONDAY, FEB. 26
SUNDAY, FEB 25
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
- U.S. gymnasts say sport rife with verbal, emotional abuse
- Engler initiative seeks input on sexual assaults
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
TUESDAY, FEB. 20
MONDAY, FEB. 19
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
FRIDAY, FEB. 16
THURSDAY, FEB. 15
WEDNESDAY, FEB 14
- Forsyth defends independence of MSU probe
- Engler restructures MSU health programs
- Senate to MSU: Prevent sexual assaults or risk aid
- MSU’s Izzo appreciates Engler’s backing on ESPN report
TUESDAY, FEB. 13
- MSU: Employees ‘do not remember’ reports about Nassar
- MSU faculty poised to vote no confidence in trustees
- MSU taps Blanchard firm amid conflict of interest fears
MONDAY, FEB. 12
FRIDAY, FEB. 8
- Engler: MSU working to fire Nassar’s former boss
- Larry Nassar now housed in Milan prison
- Former Gov. Jim Blanchard’s ties to law firm, MSU raise conflict fears
- U.S. House Oversight panel opens Nassar probe
THURSDAY, FEB. 8
- 204 impact statements, 9 days, 2 counties, a life sentence for Larry Nassar
- Dad who tried to attack Nassar doesn’t want donations
- USA Gymnastics sets up fund for Nasser victims
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7
- Senators want special probe into Nassar scandal
- Engler asks Schuette to pull name from endorsement list
- Henning: No ‘death penalty’ for MSU, expert predicts
TUESDAY, FEB. 6
- Editor’s note: Give Engler chance to stabilize MSU
- Howes: Time is now for state university trustee reform
- Engler protests investigators’ surprise visit at MSU
- Geddert facing criminal probe amid Nassar scandal
- MSU Board chair takes leave from Gov. Snyder’s office
MONDAY, FEB. 5
SUNDAY, FEB. 4
SATURDAY, FEB. 3
FRIDAY, FEB. 2
- Victim: Larry Nassar "turned my entire universe upside down"
- Father says he regrets running at Nassar
- Investigators execute search warrant at MSU
- Victims' father lunges at Larry Nassar in court; won't be charged
- Engler’s handling of prison assaults draws criticism
- Our Editorial: No more excuses: MSU board must go
THURSDAY, FEB. 1
- Meridian Twp. to Nassar victim: "We failed you"
- MSU case prods Calley push for new independent counsel
- Thousands pack MSU forum in wake of scandal
- Nassar attorney comments rile victims
- Niyo: Nassar case a plea for overdue reform in sports
- Wojo: Tom Izzo’s silence is unsettling, but Spartans play on
- Howes: MSU taps old hands of ‘The Club’ for leadership
- Molested gymnasts blast coach who sent them to doctor
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31
- Police release ’04 report claiming assault by Nassar
- Engler faces pushback, vows MSU change
- Nassar faces more victims in Eaton County sentencing
- Sponsor pulls logo; others weigh future with MSU
- Engler in at MSU; call for no-confidence vote arises
- MSU’s Engler not unprecedented for not having doctorate
TUESDAY, JAN. 30
- Moody’s to review MSU’s credit rating
- MSU donor tied to Forsyth dinner for charity
- Engler to lead MSU as interim president
- MSU donor tied to Forsyth dinner for charity
- Rowers challenge board in unprecedented meeting
- MSU investigates ex-athletic rep over ’90s relationship
- Former AD Baker: Penalties for MSU "cultural problem" could be very high
- Nassar victims force behind bill to protect athletes
- Texas governor orders criminal probe of gymnastics ranch
MONDAY, JAN. 29
- Schuette seeks documents from MSU’s ex-prez, others
- Trustee calls for MSU’s general counsel to quit
- Schuette: Let governor pick Big 3 university boards
- Bill mandates reporting of abuse of amateur athletes
- Magic Johnson: MSU should fire those aware of Nassar
Read more about how the Nassar case unfolded:
- What MSU knew: 14 were warned of Nassar abuse
- Rachael Denhollander: The voice that began end of Nassar
- Our Editorial: Simon had no choice but to leave
- Simon unlocks lifetime perks with resignation
- Nassar judge told women: "This is your moment"
- MSU doctor Nassar pleads guilty
- Nassar appeals 60-year prison term for child porn
- How MSU doc became suspect in dozens of rapes
- Finley: MSU ‘probe’ was not independent
- Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is victim of MSU doctor Nassar
- Larry Nassar: A trail of sexual abuse
- View all stories on Larry Nassar scandal