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Week in Review: Survivor stories, men’s hoops upset, Simon’s legal fees

January 28, 2019
<p>Nassar survivor Emma Ann Miller speaks to the Board of Trustees during the public comment of the meeting Dec. 14, 2018 at the Hannah Administration Building.</p>

Nassar survivor Emma Ann Miller speaks to the Board of Trustees during the public comment of the meeting Dec. 14, 2018 at the Hannah Administration Building.

Photo by Matt Schmucker | The State News

This week, The State News published an issue commemorating the one-year anniversary of Larry Nassar’s Ingham County sentencing. Nassar was sentenced to 40-175 years in prison, and the survivors of his abuse have continued to advocate for accountability and reform.

Wednesday:

Michigan State to pay for ex-President Simon's criminal defense

Michigan State will pay for former President Lou Anna K. Simon’s legal fees, the Lansing State Journal reported Wednesday. Simon is one of three MSU officials charged in the attorney general’s investigation thus far.

Thursday:

Survivor Emma Ann Miller still healing one year later

Nassar was like a father figure to Emma Ann Miller. At age 15, she faced her abuser during the victim impact statements at his sentencing. 

Miller is still in high school, but she still makes time to fight for accountability at MSU.

Amassing an Army: Survivors create lasting change after Nassar

An army of sister survivors were united at the sentencing. Then, they mobilized. The Army of Survivors is now an advocacy organization, founded and run by Nassar survivors to support young athletes who have experienced sexual abuse.

For Rachael Denhollander, Nassar's sentencing was just the beginning

The first survivor to publicly accuse Nassar was also the last to address him before he was sentenced. Since then, Rachael Denhollander hasn’t slowed down. 

MSU Museum to debut Sister Survivors exhibit in April

An exhibit showcasing teal ribbons, artwork, signs of protest and more will open at the MSU Museum in April. 

Community commemorates survivors on anniversary of Nassar sentencing

Thursday night, a group of supporters braved the cold and gathered at the Hannah Administration building to honor survivors.

Friday:

Woman shoots herself on campus shooting range, MSU Police say

The woman’s condition is unknown. The incident is under investigation.

Sunday:

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No. 6 MSU men's hoops upset at Purdue, ending 13-game win streak

The upset loss also brought an end to a 19-game conference win streak, which began in the previous season.

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