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Lou Anna Simon apologizes to victims at MSU Board of Trustees meeting

18 year old Kaylee Lorincz becomes emotional while recounting her experiences with former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since Nassar's sentencing in federal court on three counts of child pornography, of which he pleaded guilty.  He has also pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.  Also at the podium is Kaylee's mom Lisa Lorincz, who implored the board to change.
18 year old Kaylee Lorincz becomes emotional while recounting her experiences with former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since Nassar's sentencing in federal court on three counts of child pornography, of which he pleaded guilty. He has also pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Also at the podium is Kaylee's mom Lisa Lorincz, who implored the board to change.
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MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon calls the Board of Trustees meeting to order Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.  It was the first meeting since former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced in federal court for child pornography.
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon calls the Board of Trustees meeting to order Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. It was the first meeting since former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced in federal court for child pornography.
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Protesters with signage and gags stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
Protesters with signage and gags stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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Lisa Lorincz holds a picture of her daughter Kaylee while addressing the MSU Board of Trustees, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.  The picture was taken about a year before former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar began sexually abusing Kaylee, her mom said.
Lisa Lorincz holds a picture of her daughter Kaylee while addressing the MSU Board of Trustees, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. The picture was taken about a year before former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar began sexually abusing Kaylee, her mom said.
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Protesters with signage stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
Protesters with signage stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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People wait in line prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since former gymnastics and MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced.
People wait in line prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since former gymnastics and MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced.
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From l.  Sitting below a portrait of former MSU President Robert Shaw,  MSU student Rachel Jansen sits in silent protest with Patricia and Bart Kjolhede of Mt. Pleasant during the MSU Board of Trustees meeting, the first since the federal sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
From l. Sitting below a portrait of former MSU President Robert Shaw, MSU student Rachel Jansen sits in silent protest with Patricia and Bart Kjolhede of Mt. Pleasant during the MSU Board of Trustees meeting, the first since the federal sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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MSU Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Joel Ferguson speaks publicly during the first board meeting since former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced in federal court on child pornography charges, to which Nassar pleaded guility to.
MSU Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Joel Ferguson speaks publicly during the first board meeting since former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced in federal court on child pornography charges, to which Nassar pleaded guility to.
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MSU student Rachel Jansen puts on a symbolic gag reading "SILENCED" to make her voice heard, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
MSU student Rachel Jansen puts on a symbolic gag reading "SILENCED" to make her voice heard, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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Protesters react during an MSU Board of Trustees meeting, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, as 18 year old Kaylee Lorincz recounts her experiences with former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.  Nassar has pled guilty to numerous counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was recently sentenced in federal court to three 20 year sentences for his guilty plea on child pornography.
Protesters react during an MSU Board of Trustees meeting, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, as 18 year old Kaylee Lorincz recounts her experiences with former MSU doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar has pled guilty to numerous counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was recently sentenced in federal court to three 20 year sentences for his guilty plea on child pornography.
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Protesters with signage, including MSU sophomore Kitae Jung, stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
Protesters with signage, including MSU sophomore Kitae Jung, stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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Protesters with signage and gags stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
Protesters with signage and gags stand at the end of the MSU Board of Trustees table directly in the line of view of President Lou Anna K. Simon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, during the first Board of Trustees meeting since the sentencing of former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.
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MSU senior Ewurama Appiagyei-Dankah  passes out signage while waiting in line prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since former gymnastics and MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced.
MSU senior Ewurama Appiagyei-Dankah passes out signage while waiting in line prior to the first MSU Board of Trustees meeting since former gymnastics and MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced.
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