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FBI: 26-year-old Warren woman took 3 videos of herself sexually abusing her newborn daughter
Read full article: FBI: 26-year-old Warren woman took 3 videos of herself sexually abusing her newborn daughterFederal agents raided a home in Warren and arrested a young mother accused of sexually abusing an infant on video.
Michigan AG releases detailed report on sexual abuse allegations at Marquette Catholic Diocese
Read full article: Michigan AG releases detailed report on sexual abuse allegations at Marquette Catholic DioceseA detailed report has been released by the Michigan attorney general’s office regarding allegations of sexual abuse that took place in the Marquette Catholic Diocese.
Ypsilanti man sentenced after trying to lure undercover officer pretending to be young girl for sex
Read full article: Ypsilanti man sentenced after trying to lure undercover officer pretending to be young girl for sexA Ypsilanti man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for trying to produce child pornography and attempting to lure young girls for sex, according to officials.
University of Michigan to pay $490M to Anderson survivors
Read full article: University of Michigan to pay $490M to Anderson survivorsThe terms were laid out in Jan. this year but only now have 98% of those with a claim against the University of Michigan signed off on the $490 million settlement slated for 1,000 victims of Dr. Robert Anderson.
Former Shelby Township priest could face more than a decade in prison for sexual abuse
Read full article: Former Shelby Township priest could face more than a decade in prison for sexual abuseMichigan General Dana Nessel announced Monday that a former Macomb County priest is facing more than a decade in prison after being convicted of sexual abuse.
Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader found competent to stand trial on sexual abuse charges
Read full article: Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader found competent to stand trial on sexual abuse chargesThe first person to be charged in the ongoing Boy Scouts of America (BSA) investigation has been found competent to stand trial.
Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader arraigned on sexual abuse charges: ‘These charges are only the beginning’
Read full article: Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader arraigned on sexual abuse charges: ‘These charges are only the beginning’The first person to be charged in the ongoing Boy Scouts of America (BSA) investigation was arraigned Monday morning, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader charged with sexually abusing 2 children
Read full article: Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader charged with sexually abusing 2 childrenMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday announced the first criminal charges in connection with the state’s investigation into the Boy Scouts of American and claims of child sex abuse made against the organization.
Michigan AG announces first charges in Boy Scouts of America investigation
Read full article: Michigan AG announces first charges in Boy Scouts of America investigationMichigan’s attorney general on Wednesday announced the first criminal charges in connection with an investigation into the Boy Scouts of America after thousands of people filed claims of child sex abuse against the organization.
Former University of Michigan students say professor of Rock ‘n’ Roll sexually harassed them
Read full article: Former University of Michigan students say professor of Rock ‘n’ Roll sexually harassed themFormer University of Michigan students say a prominent Rock ‘n’ Roll professor sexually abused them.
Get Caught Up: University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over Anderson sex abuse case
Read full article: Get Caught Up: University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over Anderson sex abuse caseThe University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were sexually assaulted by former sports doctor Robert Anderson.
Canton man gets 19 years in prison for sexually exploiting girl since she was 5 years old
Read full article: Canton man gets 19 years in prison for sexually exploiting girl since she was 5 years oldA Canton Township man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he told a young girl to make pornographic videos on a cellphone around 30 times, officials said.
University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement in Anderson sex abuse case
Read full article: University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement in Anderson sex abuse caseThe University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the school.
Bills open window for Anderson victims to sue University of Michigan
Read full article: Bills open window for Anderson victims to sue University of MichiganMore than 1,000 sexual abuse victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor would get a window in which they could sue the school for damages under new bills that the Legislature will consider.
Anderson survivor Jon Vaughn announces run for University of Michigan regent
Read full article: Anderson survivor Jon Vaughn announces run for University of Michigan regentFormer star Wolverine running back and Dr. Robert Anderson Survivor, Jon Vaughn, announced he will run for the U-M Board of Regents in 2022.
Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse confront Board of Regents face-to-face
Read full article: Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse confront Board of Regents face-to-faceSeveral of the former patients who have come forward -- most of them athletes -- were in Ann Arbor to finally see members of the university face-to-face.
Survivors of late University of Michigan doctor’s abuse confront Board of Regents face-to-face
Read full article: Survivors of late University of Michigan doctor’s abuse confront Board of Regents face-to-faceSeveral of the former patients who have come forward -- most of them athletes -- were in Ann Arbor to finally see members of the university face-to-face.
‘This man was a monster’ -- Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse address Board of Regents for first time
Read full article: ‘This man was a monster’ -- Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse address Board of Regents for first time“There are so many victims and I’m seeing them here today. These are neighbors of Anderson. These are friends of his. I’m seeing them all here today,” Christian said. “This man was a monster.”
‘We’re no longer going to be silent’: Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse to attend regents meeting to demand answers
Read full article: ‘We’re no longer going to be silent’: Survivors of late U-M doctor’s abuse to attend regents meeting to demand answersMore than 800 former University of Michigan athletes have come forward accusing Dr. Robert Anderson of sexually abusing them during exams.
Former Michigan athlete explains why he’s speaking out about abuse by Dr. Robert Anderson
Read full article: Former Michigan athlete explains why he’s speaking out about abuse by Dr. Robert AndersonMore than 800 former University of Michigan athletes have come forward accusing Dr. Robert Anderson of sexually abusing them during exams.
Boy Scouts of America abuse investigation: Michigan AG Nessel asks victims to come forward
Read full article: Boy Scouts of America abuse investigation: Michigan AG Nessel asks victims to come forwardAs victims continue to file civil suits against the Boy Scouts of America, saying they were sexually assaulted, the state of Michigan continues to come up as the location of where the abuse took place.
Michigan AG asks survivors to report abuse from Boy Scouts of America amid investigation
Read full article: Michigan AG asks survivors to report abuse from Boy Scouts of America amid investigationMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again asking the public to report any sexual abuse carried out by members of the Boy Scouts of America amid an ongoing investigation.
Bo Schembechler’s son to offer evidence against father in case of Dr. Robert Anderson’s abuse
Read full article: Bo Schembechler’s son to offer evidence against father in case of Dr. Robert Anderson’s abuseThe son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler said he will come forward with evidence against his father in the case of a university doctor believed to have sexually abused hundreds of patients.
How the case against John Geddert may usher in new era in fight to protect athletes
Read full article: How the case against John Geddert may usher in new era in fight to protect athletesLANSING, Mich. – The human trafficking and abuse case against former U.S. gymnastics coach John Geddert is over after he took his own life at a rest stop, but legal experts believe the way he was charged may be a new beginning in the fight to protect young athletes. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfWhen the state charged Geddert with 20 counts of human trafficking in February, each count was for a specific allegation of forced labor -- 14 counts against adult athletes, six counts against minors. It was a novel approach by prosecutors that could potentially set the stage for future cases against major amateur sports organizations or colleges. AdREAD: Why was John Geddert allowed to turn himself in? He spent years as an investigator for the NCAA, looking into complaints of mistreatment made by athletes against coaches or team officials.
Why was John Geddert allowed to turn himself in?
Read full article: Why was John Geddert allowed to turn himself in?The Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline offers anonymous assistance and support without judgement. John Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday just hours after he was charged with 24 felonies. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfGeddert would have faced multiple counts of human trafficking, some involving minors. AdNessel announced the 24 felony charges against the former gymnastics coach at a press conference Thursday afternoon. We later found out he did not turn himself in.”AdThe statement went on to say that having Geddert turn himself in was standard procedure and “We had no indication that Geddert intended to flee or hurt himself or others.
Court documents outline allegations against John Geddert, charges he faced before he killed himself
Read full article: Court documents outline allegations against John Geddert, charges he faced before he killed himselfJohn Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday just hours after he was charged with multiple felonies. AdREAD: Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himselfWho was John Geddert? Court documents outline numerous allegations of verbal, physical, emotional abuse that young women and girls endured because of Geddert. Officials said one survivor reported that between 2010 and 2013, Geddert verbally abused her and controlled what she ate. According to the documents, a survivor told investigators that she was sexually abused by Geddert in the locker room after practice when she was 14 years old.
‘You will have shut the door on the pursuit of justice’ -- MSU, AG reach stalemate in Nassar investigation
Read full article: ‘You will have shut the door on the pursuit of justice’ -- MSU, AG reach stalemate in Nassar investigationLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the investigation into Michigan State University involvement with Larry Nassar is going nowhere. According to the Attorney General’s office, the investigation remains inconclusive and nearly 6,000 school documents have not been released to investigators. Nessel sent a letter to the MSU Board of Trustees Wednesday and requested access to the 6,000 documents. “You will have shut the door on the pursuit of justice,” Nessel said in the letter. Klages was convicted of lying to a police officer in the Nassar investigation and sentenced to 90 days jail.
Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himself
Read full article: Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himselfWATERTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich – A rest area along I-96 in Grand Ledge was shut down for hours, and Michigan State Police and its evidence technicians were called out after the body of John Geddert was found behind a dumpster. Twenty-four charges were filed against the former Olympics coach, who was expected to present himself for an arraignment Thursday afternoon. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfGeddert was the Team USA women’s gymnastics coach in the 2012 Olympics. Geddert and Nassar were friends, and the charges against Geddert unveiled on Thursday by Attorney General Dana Nessel are serious -- 24 counts total. “It is alleged John Geddert used force, fraud and coercion against the young athletes who came to him for gymnastics training for financial benefit to him,” Nessel said.
Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself
Read full article: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfLANSING, Mich. – John Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday hours after he was charged with 24 felonies. READ: Former US Olympics coach John Geddert kills himself following announcement of felony chargesPolice confirmed Geddert’s body was found at a rest stop on I-96 in Grand Ledge just after 3:20 p.m. Geddert was expected to be arraigned at 2 p.m. Thursday on 24 felonies, but he did not show up to the hearing. During Nassar’s trial, multiple gymnasts said they held Geddert responsible for Nassar’s abuse and said Geddert had enabled Nassar. Nessel announced the 24 felony charges against the former gymnastics coach at a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Former US Olympics coach John Geddert kills himself following announcement of felony charges
Read full article: Former US Olympics coach John Geddert kills himself following announcement of felony chargesGRAND LEDGE, Mich. – Police have confirmed John Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday at a rest stop in Grand Ledge. He was 63 years old. According to the Michigan State Police, Geddert’s body was found at a rest area on eastbound I-96 just after 3:20 p.m.UPDATE: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfProsecutors filed charges earlier that day in Eaton County against Geddert. READ: Ex-Olympics coach with ties to Nassar faces 20 human trafficking charges among othersAdThe former U.S. Olympics coach had ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison -- 40-125 years in Eaton County prison and 40-175 years in Ingham County prison -- after more than 150 victims came forward accusing him of sexual assault. The following felony charges were filed against Geddert:14 charges of human trafficking -- forced labor resulting in injurySix charges of human trafficking of a minor for forced laborOne count of criminal enterprises -- racketeering proceedsOne count first degree criminal sexual conductOne county second degree criminal sexual conductOne count lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigationMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called Geddert’s death “a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved.”
Ex-Olympics coach with ties to Nassar faces 20 human trafficking charges among others
Read full article: Ex-Olympics coach with ties to Nassar faces 20 human trafficking charges among othersLANSING, Mich. – Prosecutors filed charges Thursday in Eaton County against the former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, John Geddert. The former U.S. Olympics coach had ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison -- 40-125 years in Eaton County prison and 40-175 years in Ingham County prison -- after more than 150 victims came forward accusing him of sexual assault. UPDATE: Former US Olympics coach John Geddert kills himself following announcement of felony chargesGeddert was the head coach of the U.S. Olympics Gymnastics team in 2012. Geddert, 63, is accused of injuring people for years through forced labor, recruiting minors for forced labor and molestation. “I am grateful for these survivors coming forward to cooperate with our investigation and for bravely sharing their stories.”
We need justice: Former Clarenceville Middle School students say teacher sexually abused them
Read full article: We need justice: Former Clarenceville Middle School students say teacher sexually abused themLIVONIA, Mich. Several women stepped forward on Wednesday and said their former middle school teacher sexually abused them. The women said the teacher sent them explicit images and videos of himself when they were students at Clarenceville Middle School in Livonia. Bailey said the teacher had ties with several schools and youth programs throughout the Metro Detroit area. Troy Schools released the following statement:"We have immense sympathy for any victim of sexual assault, but have no information regarding what was alleged at a press conference today. The District does not discuss student or personnel matters in a public forum or comment on pending litigation of any kind.
Judge sentences ex-Michigan State University coach to jail in Nassar-related case
Read full article: Judge sentences ex-Michigan State University coach to jail in Nassar-related caseLANSING, Mich. A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar. Klages testified at trial, and in a tearful statement Tuesday, that she did not remember being told about abuse. Related: Michigan State University fined $4.5M in sex assault case against Larry NassarTwo women testified in November 2018 that in 1997 they told Klages that Nassar had sexually abused them and spoke Tuesday in court ahead of the sentencing. If the case had not involved Nassar, her lawyer has said, Klages would never have been found guilty. Related: Nassar-related charges against former Michigan State president Lou Anna Simon dismissedAnna Liz Nichols is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.
University of Michigan faces lawsuit claiming Bo Schembechler knew doctor was sexual predator
Read full article: University of Michigan faces lawsuit claiming Bo Schembechler knew doctor was sexual predatorDespite that complaint and others against Anderson dating back years, Canham failed to take action, the lawsuit claims. FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. According to the lawsuit, Canham did not act and Anderson retained his position until his retirement in 2003. The lawsuit claims that the University of Michigan gave Anderson unfettered access to thousands of students and athletes, despite the fact that he was demoted in 1979 for sexually preying on students. Three law firms are representing the plaintiffs -- Estey & Bomberger, White Law PLLC, and The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm.
Ann Arbor womens shelter: No spike in domestic violence cases during COVID-19 pandemic. Heres why.
Read full article: Ann Arbor womens shelter: No spike in domestic violence cases during COVID-19 pandemic. Heres why.According to Niess-May, the following factors may be contributing to domestic abuse cases not being reported:Fear of calling 911. By using isolation as a method to cut off family and friends, the abusive partner has a greater amount of control in the relationship. Survivors do not have a chance to reach out for support, especially with the stay home order in place. By using isolation as a method to cut off family and friends, the abusive partner has a greater amount of control in the relationship. Once an assailant uses the tactics, survivors learn quickly what the assailant is capable of, and will continue to believe that they could use the tactics.
Survivors take center stage at ACCESS' 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program Dinner
Read full article: Survivors take center stage at ACCESS' 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program DinnerACCESS, the nation's largest Arab American community nonprofit, will host its 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program Dinner, themed "Turning Struggle into Strength," at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center inDearborn on Thursday, October 24 at 5 p.m. ACCESS' Community, Health & Research Center Director (CHRC) Mona Makki, says the organization has made it a priority to incorporate Sexual Abuse into its programming after receiving an uptick of reported cases in the last three years. Koussan has been a longtime ally of ACCESS' Domestic Violence Program, offering his support to survivors by providing them with employment and growth opportunities, as well as donating groceries and supplies to families in their time of need. For the past 12 years, ACCESS and its supporters have come together through the Domestic Violence Program Annual Dinner to raise awareness about domestic violence as well as funds to support the many services that ACCESS provides to survivors of abuse. In a single day, ACCESS, along with other Michigan domestic violence support programs provide services to approximately 3,000 survivors.
Survivors take center stage at ACCESS' 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program Dinner
Read full article: Survivors take center stage at ACCESS' 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program DinnerACCESS, the nation's largest Arab American community nonprofit, will host its 12th Annual Domestic Violence Program Dinner, themed "Turning Struggle into Strength," at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center inDearborn on Thursday, October 24 at 5 p.m. Koussan has been a longtime ally of ACCESS' Domestic Violence Program, offering his support to survivors by providing them with employment and growth opportunities, as well as donating groceries and supplies to families in their time of need. For the past 12 years, ACCESS and its supporters have come together through the Domestic Violence Program Annual Dinner to raise awareness about domestic violence as well as funds to support the many services that ACCESS provides to survivors of abuse. ACCESS offers vital comprehensive medical, psychosocial, economic and legal support to survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and has served hundreds of clients in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties in the past year. In a single day, ACCESS, along with other Michigan domestic violence support programs provide services to approximately 3,000 survivors.