Inquiry Into Michigan State’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case Is Suspended

A Michigan State spokeswoman, Emily Guerrant, said in a statement Tuesday that the East Lansing university had complied with numerous investigations.

“M.S.U. has cooperated fully with the inquiry, including handing over all facts associated with the case,” the statement said. “In addition to the attorney general’s investigation, M.S.U. has also been investigated and reviewed by more than a dozen other entities and units of government. In all cases, we have cooperated with each and every inquiry.”

Ms. Guerrant said in an email that the university would maintain its attorney-client privilege with respect to the documents, which she noted were reviewed by a third-party judge to determine relevant facts to the Nassar case that were then turned over to the attorney general.

“What remains in those documents is attorney’s counsel and advice,” Ms. Guerrant said. “As for former interim president John Engler, -the university supports the A.G.’s request to interview him and has sent him letters asking for his cooperation in the matter.”

Michigan State’s handling of sexual abuse complaints against Mr. Nassar, the longtime team doctor for the Spartans’ gymnastics team and for U.S.A. Gymnastics, drew scrutiny from the state attorney general’s office, as well as federal authorities.

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