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Nassar survivor plots potential MSU Board of Trustees run

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A woman who says Michigan State University ignored her sexual assault complaints is considering a run for the school’s board of trustees.

 

Amanda Thomashow is strongly considering a run for the position. She’s a survivor of Larry Nassar. He’s the former MSU doctor who sexually assaulted his patients for years. Thomashow reported Nassar to school officials, but her complaint was swept under the rug.

 

Thomashow says she hasn’t made up her mind yet – but she’ll likely decide within a couple weeks.

 

“I’ve always loved that school and I’m a little disappointed in them right now. But I don’t think that that means they don’t have a chance to be better. And if I can be part of that positive change I definitely would like to.”

 

For months there have been calls for the entire Board of Trustees to step down. That’s due to the school’s handling of sexual assault complaints and a desire for a change in leadership following the Nassar scandal.