The NCAA has launched an investigation into Michigan State over its handling of the now-disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar, officials said Tuesday.
The 54-year-old convicted pedophile worked at Michigan State for decades, treating both the university’s athletes as well as members of the United States national gymnastics team.
Nassar pleaded guilty in November to sexually assaulting 10 girls and is accused of molesting more than 140 former patients, including Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney. He is already serving a 60-year sentence on child pornography charges.
Larry Nassar is serving a 60-year sentence on child pornography charges.
(Paul Sancya/AP)NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the organization has sent a letter of inquiry to the school “regarding potential NCAA rules violations related to the assaults Larry Nassar perpetrated against girls and young women, including some student-athletes at Michigan State.”
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The NCAA first conducted its Title IX investigation of Nassar in 2014. The school ultimately cleared him of any wrongdoing and allowed him to practice for 16 months while under investigation.