Michigan lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a resolution seeking the ouster of Michigan State University’s president over the Larry Nassar sex assault case.
Michigan lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a resolution seeking the ouster of Michigan State University’s president over allegations that the school missed chances to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar from sexually assaulting girls and women.
The state House approved the nonbinding measure hours after Nassar was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison. Nassar worked at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians.
The resolution says legislators have «lost confidence» in President Lou Anna Simon’s ability to lead a transparent investigation, to implement changes, to protect students and to lead the university. It calls for her to resign or be fired by Michigan State’s governing board.
The board so far has stood behind Simon, while awaiting a review by Michigan’s attorney general, who plans to investigate how Michigan State handled years of allegations against Nassar.
Michigan State spokesman Jason Cody says the crimes were «horrific and repugnant.»
The NCAA is conducting its own review.
