LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette held a news conference Saturday to update the state’s investigation into Michigan State University’s handling of the Larry Nassar case.
Schuette announced the investigation is being led by retired Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth, who will serve as independent special prosecutor. Michigan State Police will assist in the investigation, and Assistant Attorney General Christina Grossi will serve as project manager.
“No individual and no department at Michigan State University is off-limits,” Schuette said. “It is abundantly clear that a full and complete investigation of what happened at Michigan State University, from the president’s office on down, is required. This investigation is and will continue to be, independent, thorough, transparent and prompt.”
Forsyth served as Kent County Prosecutor for 30 years, retiring after 2016. He said during his time as prosecutor, he always put victims and survivors of crime first.
“Truth and justice are the bedrock of any investigation, and that is the philosophy I will bring to this case,” Forsyth said. “Like everyone, I have questions, and I am going to answer those long overdue questions.”
Schuette said Forsyth will have the entire attorney general’s office at his disposal during the investigation. Forsyth said they intend to look at rules and regulations at MSU meant to protect athletes and determine if they aren’t sufficient or if they were not being enforced properly.
“We will put a bright light at every corner of the university. This will be done right. Period,” Schuette said.
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