Sexual abuse of Olympic and amateur athletes.

Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon testifies before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection regarding the sexual abuse of dozens of gymnasts who were under the care of former MSU physician and convicted child molester Larry Nassar. Simon says that she is hor...

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Corporate Authors: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security
C-SPAN (Television network) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Simon, Lou Anna Kimsey (Speaker)
Faehn, Rhonda, 1971- (Speaker)
Penny, Steve, 1964- (Speaker)
Moran, Jerry, 1954- (Speaker)
Blumenthal, Richard, 1946- (Speaker)
Nelson, Bill, 1942- (Speaker)
Ernst, Joni, 1970- (Speaker)
Shaheen, Jeanne, 1947- (Speaker)
Young, Todd, 1972- (Speaker)
Thune, John, 1961- (Speaker)
Klobuchar, Amy (Speaker)
Cortez Masto, Catherine, 1964- (Speaker)
Peters, Gary, 1958- (Speaker)
Hassan, Maggie, 1958- (Speaker)
Language:English
Subjects:
Sex crimes > Michigan > East Lansing.
Women athletes > Crimes against.
Nassar, Larry.
Arbitration and award.
Michigan State University > Employees.
Sex crimes > Investigation > Michigan > East Lansing.
Legislative hearings.
Special events television coverage.
Nonfiction television programs.
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Legislative hearings.
Special events television coverage.
Nonfiction television programs.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (2 hr., 29 min., 37 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon testifies before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection regarding the sexual abuse of dozens of gymnasts who were under the care of former MSU physician and convicted child molester Larry Nassar. Simon says that she is horrified that Nassar's crimes occurred during her tenure and that she did not know of his actions. She also comments on settlement negotiations with the survivors, university investigations into allegations against other MSU employees, and how abuse complaints were handled under her administration. Also testifying are USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny and Rhonda Faehn, USA Women's Gymnastics program director. The Committee is chaired by Jerry Moran (R-KS) until John Thune (R-SD) returns to assume the chair.
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Call Number:Voice 42495
Playing Time:02:29:37
Event Details:
Broadcast 2018 June 5