USC Sued by 6 Former Students over Abuse Claims Against Gynecologist
A lawyer representing four of the plaintiffs, who also helped secure a $500 million settlement between MSU and Nassar victims, says it is clear the school ignored complaints.
A lawyer representing four of the plaintiffs, who also helped secure a $500 million settlement between MSU and Nassar victims, says it is clear the school ignored complaints.
Part two of a two-phase independent review of the school’s Title IX program found its failure to communicate “may irreparably undermine” Title IX progress.
Rick Butler, a prominent volleyball coach known for placing top college recruits, has been accused of sexually abusing six former players.
Scott Westerman says his decision to step down is not related to the active investigation into a Title IX complaint filed against him in February.
An investigation by the Associated Press found disciplinary action against doctors accused of sexual abuse typically consists of a short suspension and mandatory therapy.
The new law will require adults who interact with young athletes to report suspected child abuse within 24 hours to local law enforcement.
The United States Olympics Committee threatened to decertify the organization if the board didn’t take necessary steps toward change.
The university investigated allegations of sexual abuse but criminal charges were never filed.
More than 60 women have filed police complaints against the doctor.
The Title IX report investigated the alleged assault of a former female MSU student in 2015 by three former MSU basketball players.