A Michigan State University dean who supervised convicted serial molester Larry Nassar is denying criminal charges against him.
Following an internal investigation by MSU, prosecutors say William Strampel did not enforce or monitor protocols put in place to oversee Nassar. Things like wearing gloves, and getting consent for treatment.
John Dakmak is Strampel’s attorney. He says Strampel did what he was required to do.
“In 2016, when the allegation of actual, sexual assault was made, my client immediately terminated Nassar.”
“We have every intention of meeting the burdens or answering the burden that the prosecutor has prevailing either at that exam, or further on at trial.”
William Forsyth is the special prosecutor who brought the charges.
“As dean of the college, Strampel used his office to harass, discriminate, demean, sexually proposition and sexually assault female students in violation of his statutory duty as a public officer.”
Female students say Strampel made comments about their looks and comments they interpreted to be propositions for sex. Strampel is also accused of grabbing two women’s buttocks.
Strampel denies the charges.