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# MSU Accused Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Claims

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## Video: MSU Accused Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Claims

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_Published 2015-11-18. Michigan State University is being sued for failing to investigate sexual assault claims._


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## Transcript

Four women are suing Michigan State University, saying it failed to protect them and to properly investigate their sexual assault complaints. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday and names the school, its board of trustees, and the campus fraternity, among others. Two of the women came forward in a press conference Wednesday Michigan State University's investigation process has got me harmed and delivered me absolutely no justice The keys to the case here, are title nine regulations. In 2011, the office for civil rights, provided guidance that universities should respond quote promptly and effectively to students.

The women claimed their instigations fell far short of that. To be clear the OCR says it does not require. Require that the investigation be finished in any specific time frame but says 60 days is typical. But according to the lawsuit, MSU's official sexual assault policy at the time of the alleged assaults said investigations should be completed within 90 days of the formal report. MSU Has already been investigated for this exact same thing. Violating Title Nine for not promptly investigating two sexual violence complaints. The OCR made recommendations for MSU to meet so that it would be in compliance with the law.

And in September, the school signed a resolution saying it had made changes to To correct the concerns. For it's part, MSU released a statement saying it doesn't quote comment on pending or potential litigation but takes all cases of sexual misconduct seriously.

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