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MSU interim President apologizes to Nassar victims

Matthew Dae Smith
Lansing State Journal
MSU interim President Satish Udpa makes a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building. His apology was followed with applause.
MSU interim President Satish Udpa makes a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building. His apology was followed with applause.
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People react after MSU interim President Satish Udpa apologized to victim of Larry Nassar during the Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at MSU.
People react after MSU interim President Satish Udpa apologized to victim of Larry Nassar during the Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at MSU.
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Then acting MSU President Satish Udpa made a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building.
Then acting MSU President Satish Udpa made a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building.
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Haley Puskar, a Nassar survivor addresses the MSU Board of Trustees Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, during an open board meeting.
Haley Puskar, a Nassar survivor addresses the MSU Board of Trustees Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, during an open board meeting.
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Brian Tarrant, a parent of a Nassar victim addresses the MSU Board of Trustees, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
Brian Tarrant, a parent of a Nassar victim addresses the MSU Board of Trustees, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
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Former MSU alumna Nicole and Nassar survivor Nicole Casady addresses the MSU Board of Trustees Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. “This board has the singular ability to restore our trust in humanity and this institution. Together, we can rewrite the headlines. Tomorrow, can they read 'MSU trustees deliver on the promises they made to all survivors?'”
Former MSU alumna Nicole and Nassar survivor Nicole Casady addresses the MSU Board of Trustees Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. “This board has the singular ability to restore our trust in humanity and this institution. Together, we can rewrite the headlines. Tomorrow, can they read 'MSU trustees deliver on the promises they made to all survivors?'”
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MSU Board of Trustees members Joel Ferguson, left, and Kelly Tebay listen as a victim of former MSU sportmedicine doctor talks about her abuse Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the public board meeting.
MSU Board of Trustees members Joel Ferguson, left, and Kelly Tebay listen as a victim of former MSU sportmedicine doctor talks about her abuse Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the public board meeting.
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A small crowd gathers in the lobby of the Hannah Administration building on the campus of Michigan State University for the Board of Trustees meeting, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
A small crowd gathers in the lobby of the Hannah Administration building on the campus of Michigan State University for the Board of Trustees meeting, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal
MSU interim President Satish Udpa made a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building. His apology was followed with applause.
MSU interim President Satish Udpa made a formal apology to victims of former MSU and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Hannah Administration building. His apology was followed with applause.
Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal