From: Larson, Matthew Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 4:06 PM To: Guerrant, Emily?i Kindrakar Subject: RE: lzzo Statement - u? I thanks for the update just keep me posted. Either way,? From: Guerrant, Emilyr I Sent: Tuesday, April it}, 2018 To: Larson, Matthew Subiect: RE: Izzo Statement ?mama, Melody Thanks. I just 3 aka with Rob Kent in Legal Counsel. Just FYI. From: Larson, Matthew Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 3:30 PM To: Gue?rrant, Emily Kindraka, Melody Subject: Izzo Statement Here is a brief statement from Coach 12ch that can be included once the University prepares its statement. "i first learned of the alleged incident Monday from media reports. Beyond that, i had no prior knowledge or information.? Tom 1220 Matt Larson Associate AID/Communications Michigan State University 550 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Mich. 48823 Of?ce: 517 3554271 i Direct: (517) 432-8016 1 CelI:- Fax: (517) 353-9636 E~Mail: eb: MSUSpartans.com - .. u. . u. n?u?u Begin forwarded message: From: "Parker, Kristen" Date: April 11, 2018 at 8:57:05 AM EDT To: Subjectsitu-ationai Awareness for-Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Reply-To: "Parker. Kristen" All, National/local media reports include: Nicole Eastman, Victim 4 in the charges against Strampei. spoke to a local TV station about how hearing the victim impact statements in the Nassar trial gave her the courage to come forward after her previous attempts at telling MSU administrators about Strarnpel's inappropriate behavior fell on deaf ears. She said MSU needs to listen and to being-so defensive. (Mawithvideoi. . . . Follow?up stories continue regarding the memo from 2004 to then-provost Simon about Strampel's behavior. (WLNS. State News) Sexual assauit survivors spoke at MSU's Take Back the Night rally Tuesday evening. Sexual assault supporters and survivors say they plan to protest the MSU board meeting Friday morning. WKAR) House Law and Justice Committee Chair Rep. Klint Kesto announced he is planning to take up the House legislation resulting from its Nasser investigation next week. {Gongwer} ABC News and other national media covered the lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was gang raped by three MSU basketbaii players. The ABC News story includes students commenting. saying that?s the way things work at MSU because sports are priority. The woman?s attorney is also quoted, saying Counseling Center discouraged her from reporting the incident. And the reporter says MSU wili not be issuing a statement in response to this case. Coverage includes the victim's quotes originally appearing in ESPN's . Outside the Lines coverage yesterday. News, Bustle. NBC News, Buzzfeed. The Daily Beast. The Hill, Detroit Free Press, New York Daily News, College Media Network) in second?day stories. vestigation and settlements will lilter exceed that of Fargo Securities report. Penn State had 35 1 MSU's legal fees related to the Nasser in Penn State's after Sandusky, says a Wells settlements and MSU has 250, and while Penn State's credit rating bounced back to its pro? downgrade rating, experts are uncertain about {Bloomberg via Detroit News] Child USA, a national think tank on child abuse, is encouraging Michigan lawmakers to approve legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for child sex abuse. They say Michigan has some of the shortest statutes of limitations in the country and that Nasser is just the tip of the Iceberg in terms of sexual abuse in Michigan. (W) Michigan State University heed lawyer Robert Noto - under fire for his leadership in the Larry Nessar sexual assaults scandal retired in February and left with a generous payout worth more than $430,000. The article outline's Noto's retirement package and also mentions the significant perks Lou Anna Simon received after stepping down as president. (Detroit Free Press} USA Gymnastics is suing seven insurance companies saying they breached their contracts and have not provided a full defense or fully reimbursed the organization for defense costs in 10 lawsuits relating to former team doctor Larry Nasser. USA Gymnastics also wants the Judge to order the insurance carriers to pay all of USA Gymnastics' costs, such as interest and attorneys' fees, relating to the Nasser cases. (USATodayi Sexual abuse in athletics isn't going anywhere, and Nasser and Sendusky were just the beginning. Baylor, Penn State and Michigan State are guilty of the same actions: protecting abusers, keeping it quiet and making it go away, which ended up causing far more destruction to these schools than they ever thought. These institutions, and society as a whole, are facing major issues when it comes to sexual assault and abuse, which all revolves around accountability. It's just as important for those who know about abuse to report it as it is the victims (New York Post) Additional coverage related to MSU: Local Crain?s Detroit Busineg MSU is ranked among Michigan's 3.5? largest employers on the publication?s annual list. - Lansing State Journal The Mastercard Foundation has cut short what was meant to be a nine- year'program with MSU that began in 2012. Under the terms of MSU's participation in the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, it was to receive $45 million over that time period to support 185 undergraduate and graduate students. Also in Detroit Free Press. MLive First Lady Sue Snyder said Michigan's fourth campus sexual assault summit will be Sept. 24 at Western Michigan University. Opinion Lansing State Journal Graham writes that sexual assault is a problem that plagues MSU. Nasser is an example of the ?disease,? but is the way MSU has handled the allegations made by a student that she was gang raped by MSU basketball players. Couch says the buck stops with lace and he needs to comment. He also said, coupled with Nasser, a reckoning is coming at MSU. Palisades Hudson Flnancial Group The author says Engler is "hulk?bent? on trying to make the Nasser scandal disappear before he leaves MSU. Most of the opinion piece focuses on the ?nancial impact of Nassar on MSU. saying that when Engler went before the legislature. he implied that the women who were abused by MSU's staff should be made to pay. Detroit Free Press/USAToday Sports writer says that MSU has a cover-up problem when it comes to protecting athletes and silencing victims. Whether Tom 1220 or other coaches knew about the alleged rapes not. the fact that the counseling office was telling students to forget about it esposes a larger culture that encourages rape and sexual assault. Other Higher?ed lss'ues Veteran Friendly The Daily Tribune Michigan?s public universities are doing their part to support student veterans and military connected students on campus. According to the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency, all 15 of Michigan?s public universities were rated as "veteran Friendly" in its annual survey, with all but one given Gold level status, the highest possible. - Free Speech . Chronicle of Higher Ed In a recent survey conducted by the Council for Higher Education, ?0 percent of university presidents feel fearful that violence could erupt on campus as a result of acts of free speech. NCAA basketball investigation Wall Street Journal - of Kansas is the latest Division I powerhouse program to be included in the NCAA corruption probe. ##li Kristen Pariter Communications Manager I Michigan State University Communications and Brand Strategy Social Science. Education. Arts Bi Humanities, International, Law, Students 517.353.3942 Cell Twitter: @klpari't?errnsu wquuvmw?n?oqa? From: Guerrant, Emily . Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 9:17 A To: Adler, Jessi Kindraka, lady? Suhject: lawsuit statement This is where I?m at so far. Wnulld a ppreciate some feedback on this. See what ydu Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson [38 West Clrote Dr? Room 4018 I East Lansing, MI 48824 fflce: 517.355.3843 Geli: 617-862-5462 mai PARTANS Willa 'From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 20131218 PM To: Subject: updated version Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokespersnn (13 West Circle Dr.. Room 4013 I East Lansing. MI 48324 ?ice: 517.355.3343 Cell: 517-862-5116? maii mm mun. i From: Kindreke, Melody i Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1:01 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: RE: updated version Emily. mede some edits and Melody From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 201812.518 PM To: Kindreka, Melody Subject: updated version Emily_Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson 06 West Circle [i-r,r Room 4013 East Lansing, MI 48824 flice: 5113553843 Cell: 517662-5462 mail: PARTAHS HILL. -.J. I FOIA From: Bilar Lisa Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1:23 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject: Importance: High Bob Young has called me and asked me to tell you that he has still seen your a .- From: Guerrant, Emilyr Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 2:28 PM To: Larsen, Matthew Kindraka, Melodrg Subject: RE: University Statement Hoping. Been werking on more details with MSUPD and counseling stllii From: Larson, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:22 PM . To: GuerrantJ Emily itinereita,r Melody Subject: University Statement is the university still a statement? Do you expect It to come today? Matt Larsen Associate ADICemmunicatiens 1 Michigan State University 550 S. Harrison Read, East Mich. 48823 Office: {517} 355-2271 1 Direct: (517) 432-3015 Cell:- Fax: 353-9635 Email?t Web: MSUSpartans.eam From: Guerrant, Ernin Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 2:53 PM To: Kent, R0 bert Cc: Kindrakja, Melody 514mm? Rob; THAN Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and Univers?y Spokesperson 08 West Dn, Room 4018 East Lansing, MI 48824 ffice: 511.355.3843 Cell: 517?852-5482 mail: a?v FOIA From: - Guerrant, Emily Sent: - Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:20 PM To: Kent, Rebert Su bject: From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11., 2018 3:07 PM To: Guerrant, Emin I Subject: RE: ?.?Roh Frem: Guerrant; Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:53 PM To: Kent; Robert Cc: Kindraka, Melami? Subject: 89b: 1? Emily Gerkin Guerrant - ice President and University Spokesperson 08 West_ Circle Dr? Room 401 East Lansing? MI 48824 files: 517.355.3843 Cell: 517-862-5462 mall: Wlum Frern: Guerrent, Emily . Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 3:21 PM To. Viie'?ti, Caro?- Sybject: Lawsuit Keepense-statement' Importance: High Fetus on page 2 ?that?s the external material. Page 1 is more for our internal use. Rab Kent is reviewing right new as well. Emin Gerkin Guerrant lee President and University Spokesperson 08 West Circle Dr., Room 4018 i East Lansing, MI 43824 fficei- 5113553843 Cell: 1517?8526462 mail. PARTANS WILL: From: Kent, Robert - Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:28 PM To: Guerrant, Emily? . Cc; RobertP. Youn <_FiYoun i kmso subject: Emily, Attached is my limited redline of the document. I will call you in a moment to disclose, .Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University Office of the General Counsel 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 494 East Lansing, Ml 48824 (517) 353-3530 Of?ce (517) 432-3950 Fax wWwogemeutedu From: Guerrant, Emily Sent?: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:20 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject: RE: From: Kent, Robert . Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:07 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: RE: ?'lob From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018253 PM To: Kent, Rebert Cc; Kindraka, Melodv Subject? Rob: . nua- nn .- THAN K51 166 President and University Spokesperson kimin Gerkin Guerrant 98 West Circie Room 4018 I East Lansing, MI 48824 fflce: 51?.355.3843 Gail: 517-862-5462 maiI mamas WILL. - 4 . - .-.-.-.- From: Larson, Matthew Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 3:30 PM To: Guerrant, Emily u: Kindrakar when? Subiect: lzzo Statement Here is a brief statement from Coach izzo that can be included once the University prepares its statemerit. - first learned of the alleged incident Monday from media reports. Beyond that, i had no prior knowledge oltinforrnation.? nTom lzzo - Matt Larson Associate ADlCommunications Michigan State University 550 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Mich. 48823 - Of?ce: (517} 355-2271 Direct: 4332?8016 Cell:? Fax: (517) 353-9536 E-Mail:? Web: MSUSpartans.com From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, Aprilli, 2018 3:34 PM To: Guerrant, Emily? Cc: ?Robert P. YoongRob Kent - - Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University. Of?ce ofthe General Counsel 425 Auditorium Rd., Room 494 East Lansing, MI 48824 353-3530 Office (517} 4326950 Fax From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:28 PM To: Guerrant, Emlly . Cc: Robert P.Young Sent: Wednesday, Aprll 11, 2018 3:39 PM To; Kent, Robert Guerrant, Emily. Su'bi?te Robert P, Young Of Gounsel 215 S. Washington Square Phone, 517.437.4730 Suite 20? Fax 344-670-6009 Email BYougdeickinsonw?ghteom "Cell?1130131? ??wi From: Kent. Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 13., 2018 3:28 PM . To: Guerrant, Emily? Cc: obert P. Youn di ?wri ht.com>_ Subject: RE: Emily, Attached is my limited redline of the document. I will call you In a moment to discu??s. Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University Of?ce of the General Counsel 426 Auditorium Rd., Room 494 I East Lansing, Ml 48824 (517) 353-3530 Office 4326950 Fax Frem: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:20 PM To: Kenti Robert? Subiect: From: Kent, Robert 1 Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:0? PM To: Querrant Emily Subject: RE: gm From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:53 PM To: Kent, Robert Cc: Kindraka, Melpdy THANKSI Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice Presldent and University Spokesperson 08 West Circle D12, Room 4018 I East Lansing. MI 48824 fflce: 5113553843 I Cell: 517-882-5462 mall' PARTAHS WILL- "lhe Information contelned in e-mell. includlng em,I e?echmenis. ls oon?denllal. Intended only forlhe named recipiendeli and may be legally privileged. If you are not lhe intended recipient, please delete the email and any attachmenle. destroy any printouts lhetyou may have made and notify us immediately by return e-mall. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a ?slgnalWe? or 1?slgned? under any electrenle transmlesien 3013, unless olherwise speci?cally eteled herein. Thank you. .I-n .- From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:49 PM To: Cg: Viventi, Carol Kent, Robert Su loot?: Updated Lawsuit statement Importance: High Rob and I taiked through a few changes nothing too major. Updated version attached. . Erni Iy Gerkin Guerrant . ice President and University Spokesperson 03 West Circle UL, Room 4013 East Lansing. MI 43824 ffice: 5113553843 Celt: 511362-5462 mall: - ARTAHS WILL From. Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 4:01 PM To: Guerrant, Emily 'Suhiect: FW: draft Emily - look at this I From' Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 3:59 PM To: Subject: draft John Engier interim President Michigan State University - .- a. I -. From: Robert P. Young Sent: WedneSdey, April 11, 2013 4:21 PM To Co: Guerrant, Emlly' Viyentl, Barrow?; Wilbur: Kathleen Kent, Robert a Subject: con?dential Communication from Counsel Robert P. Young of Counsel 215 S. Square phone 209 Fax elders?sods Email 1 - - ,?lr "Ii- A . dinner-term. mum-memes": . =menwogy?nl?mnstouos?em i- The contained in this email. Includan any e?eehments, Is Inlended only for the named recipientls). and may be legally pduileged. If you are not ?re intended reolplent. please delete the o-mell and any attachments. destroy any printouls [hat you may have made and nolify us immedialely by return e-m all. . Neither this nor any a?dohment shell be deemed for any purpose to he a ?signalme? or"signed" under any electronic trensmisslon sols. unless otherwise speoi?cally stated herein. Thank youSmithJ Kami From: Viventi. Carol Sent: Wednesday.April11,2018 4:31 PM To: Robert P. Young. f; CC: Emily; i urI Kathleen; Kent. Robert Subject: Re: confidential Communication from Counsel Get Outlook for On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:23 PM 0400, "Robert P. Young" Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 4:44 PM Top; uerrant. Emily I Co: "Lit, Kathleen g; Viventi, Carol Kent; Robert Subject:? i Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 Square phone 5114314730 SURE EDD Fax anew-eons Email RYoung@dickineonwrightcom ?t Hemmer. - emot- I IN The Information contelned in this email. Including any.' attachments. is con?dential, intended ooh.f for the named reoipientte), and may be legallyr It you are not the Intended recipient, please delete the e-mait and any etteohmertte. destroy any printouts thatyou may have made and notify Us immediately by retum e?mall. Neither this transmission nor em:r attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to he a "sip; nature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts. unless othemiee speci?cally stated heiein. Thank you. - - From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:02 PM Gu'e anti Emily? I Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S.Weehington Square phone. 5114314730 Suite 200 Fax ?Mime-009 Email RYoeng@dickinecnmighippm r' I emerge-em :3 ire-Hm Yemeni-Emmet: mammaran u: The oontained in this e-mail, including any.' attachments. ls con?dential. intended only:r for the named reelpleniie), and may be? legally privileged. If you are net the intended recipient. please delete the email and any attachments. destroy any printouts thatyeu may have made and notify us Immediately by reium e-meil. Neither this tranemlasion nor any attachment shalt be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise specifically stated herein. Thank you. Wd?u?J From Sent: To: (35: Viventi, Carol Subject: press statement with the essential facts regarding John Mich $Ednesday, April 11, 2018 5:09 PM uerrant, Emil Wilbur, Kathleen? Englei? interim President igen State University From: ViVenti, Carol Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:13 PM To?; Guerrent, Emily -: Wilbur, Kathleen Cc: woung?? [c 1nson?wright.com Subject: Re: press statement with the essential facts regarding Emily: Just before the second bullet there?s a that should be deleted. Please let me know when this is out or have them send me a copy when it?s out. - Get Outlook for On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 5:08 PM -0400, wrote: m?lh? "r IHr-v-"v-H-u John Engler Interim President Michigan State University ?Anni '1 nun From: Guerrant? Emily April 11, 2018 5:19 PM T?j Subje'tt: Missing bune't - Importance: High Emily Gerkin Guerrant - ice President and University Spokesperson as West Circls Dr., Room 4013 I East Lans1ng, Ml 48824 f?ss: 517.355.3343 I sen: 517~862~5462 mail PAHTAHS Wild-u . .- - -..- Ian-na? . . ?um-v. Jug?u..- From: Guerrant, Emiiy Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:32 PM To: Cc: Viventi, Carol-v; WilburJr Kathleen?b Subject: Quote Emily Gerkin Guerrant IGB President and University Spokesperson OB'West Circle Dr., Room 4018 East Lansing, MI 48824_ ?fce: 517.355.3843] Cell: 517-862-5462 - man-.- PARTAHS WILL. 1 F'r'oi?i Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:33 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: press statement with?t essential facts regarding .. . . 25-! .. Frem Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 5:35 PM To: Guerrant, Emily< Wilbur, Kathleen Cc: Vivent1,_Cam] Subject: FW: press statement with the essential facts "regarding .. 1 II..K 21.3.5? I: 4 .n . .Illn. . . .151'. - kw" -4 From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11,. 2018 5:40 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Emily Gerkin Guerrant I Vice President and Univer?lty Spokesperson 408 West Circle m, Rdom 4013 I East Lansing, MI 48324 Office: 5113553843 1 Cell: 517-862-5462 Robert P. Youug Of Counsel 215 S. Washington Square phane 5114314730 Suite EDD Lansing MI 43933 Fax 844-6705009 Email meme new:ng ae I The information contained in this e-meii. including any eda?hments. is con?dential, Intended only forihe named recipientis}. and may be legally privileged. If you are net ihe intended recipient, please delete ihe e-mail and any aliachmem?- destroy WHWUIS ?13* YOU "133' have made and notify us immediately by return Hue". Neither this irensmleelen nor any attachment shall be deemed fer any purpoee to be "aignalure" or "signed" under any eieclrenlc irenemiesien eels. unless oihenuise epecificelly herein. Thank you. - -1- ?a nun?1 anus-u Viventi, Carol From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:45 PM To: 'Wllbur, Kathleen Cc: Viventi, Carol Subject: Ei' uote Thanksl - From: Wilbur, Kathleen Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:37 PM To: Guerrant, Emily - Viventi, Carol -But it should say "every" not ever. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Guerrant, Emily wrote: Emily Gerkin Guerrant Vice President and University Spokesperson 408 West Circle Dr., Room 401 East Lansing, MI 48824 Office: 513.355.3843 Cell: 517-882?5462 Email: . . I - .. .. From: uerrant, Emin Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:47 PM To: Robert P. Young Cc: Subje: . . From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, Aprii 11, 2018 5:40 PM To: Guerrant, Emily ice President and University Spokesperson Fitnin Gerkin Guerrant ffice: 517.355.3843 Cali: 517-862-5462 08 West Circle Du, Room 4018 1 East Lansing, M148824 mail'_ u. u. .14.- uu .- qua-wm . Limag6002.png> Robert P. Young Of Couns?l 215 S. Square Fri-Inna 51 7.4314730 Suit-3 200 Fax Lansing MI 48933 Email ht? I. 1.17:5 in: .r .- Tha tnformatinn contained In e?ma?, Including any attachments, ls con?dentiat. intanded only far the named recipientta), and may be legally privileged. If you are natihe intended ractplent, pieasa delete tha e-matl and any attachments. destroy any printouts that you may have made and us immedlaiely by return B-nmil. Natlhar this transmission nor any attachment shalt be damned for any purpnsa to be a "atgnatura? or ?signal? under any electronic acts. unleas otherwise speci?oally stated herein. Thank you. From: Guerrant, Emilyr Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 5:55 PM To: Kindraka, Melody I Subject: STatement here you go. When you have the link let me know. I?ll start sharing with everyone from my inhox on Monday. Emin Gerkin Guerrant Ice Rreeldenl and University Spok'esp'ersen as West on. Ram 4013 Eael Lansing, MI 43324 Hide: 51?,3553343 ICell: 51?-862?5462 mail: Viventi, Carol From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:56 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Cc: Wilbur, Kathleengliventi, Carol Subject: Re: Quote On Apr 11, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Guerrant, Emily Emily G'erkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson 08 West Circle Dr., Room 4013 East Lansing, Mi 48824 files: 517.355.3343 Cell: mail: image002.png> The infennatlen contained in this e-maii, Including any attachments. is con?dential, intended only for the named recipien?s}, and may be legally privileged. liyou are not the intended recipient. please delete the e-mail and any attachments. destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immediately by return a- mail. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts. unless otherwise speci?cally stated herein. Thank you. n. .. . u- . - Frem: Kindrake, Melody Sent: Wednesdaw?lpril - To: Guerrent, Emily Subject: RE: STatement Emily. Creating the web page now. Also I put together a media list from all the contact I had and Matt Larson?s. Attached. From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11 2018 5:55 PM Subject: STatement Here yen ge. When you have the link let me know. I?ll start sharing with everyone from my inbex on Monday. Emin Gerkin Guerrant on President and Univereily Spokesperson 03 West were Dr., Room 4018 i East Lansing. Ml 43324 ?iee: 517.355. 517?882-5462 mall mum WILL. la-H-?n I w. -. WestC@.cbsnews.cam K?vin?ntsont?ltumencom I Sarah Beauchamp?> Marv Arm Georganto'poulus Brewster, Shaquille {NBCUniversaD Aaron Jordan rj .vogt@1aw3 60.00111 qu; David DiGiacomo, Janet WWJ Newsroom Marie Weidmayer kvleaustin2@mliue.com csolari?- Isl.com timlstaudtt?lwilxcom casev.harrison@statenews.com kevindotson?turnencam almartiankamrg mun-mu. womb-Arr- FOIA From: Zayko, Kristine Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:5? PM To: Robert P. Young Cc: Kent, Robert Subject: Re: sex assaultdocx Since Rob reports to me, I will need to be in that conversation. You may ask Lisa to schedule time with the three of us. Sent from my iPed On Apr 11, 2018, at 5:09 PM, Robert P. Young wrote: i?d like to chat with ritual is what] reported to the President would happen. That it did not is a poor reflection on me and the CG office particularly as you gave me no prior notice that you would not be able to meet the deadlines we discussed. . Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 3' wgghingm 59?? Phone 5114314730 sung 200 44 7'3 3009 Lansing MI 43933 Fax. 3 "a . Email RYoun Insonwri htcom From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:02 PM To; Guerrant, Emil Cc: Subject: Sex assault?odx The information contained in this email. including any attachments. is confidentlai. intended Only for the named recipientts}, and may be legally privileged. it you are not the intended recipient. please delete the email and any attachments. destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immediately by return e-mail. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under antl electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise specifically stated herein. Thank you- - 1 assaultdocx> I. .- .. . FOIA From: Zayko, Kristine Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:01 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject: I . Fwd: sex assaultdocx Attachments: image46c591JPG; image6aedb5JPG; ATT00002.htm; image5e6864JPG; ATT00003.htm; sex assaultdocx; ATT00004.htm 'n to you from Bob Youn I do not View this as an acceptable comm uni ?c at tomorrow the two of as before any "chat" with Bob. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: . From: "Robert P. Date: April 11, 2018 at 5:09- To: "Kent, Robert" Cc: "Zayko, Kristine Subject: PW: sex assaultdocx about That is what I reported to the President would happen. That it didnot is a poor reflection on me and the CG office - partloularly as you gave me no prior notice that you would not be able to meet the deadlines we discussed. Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Square Suite 200 Lansing MI 48933 Phone51?.48?.478?. . Fax B44~?m~6609 Emalf RYoung?dlokinsonwrig?t.mm 5132212013 Page 1 of1 From: Melqdy Sent: Wednesday, Aprll 11, 2018 6:1? PM To: Guerrant, Emilyr Subject: RE: STatement 'lmportanee: High . Emily, Here is the link: I attached the media list again for easier reference. Also, Sexuei Assault Program has the 24~Houre oriele line featured prominently on their webpage: httodfendraoemededuf. - Melody From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5: 5 I To: i - Subject: STatement Here you go. When you have the link - let me know. I?ll start sharing with everyone from Emily Gerkin Guerrant - .. lee Preeldent and University Spokesperson [EB-West Circle Dr., Room 4013 1 East Lansing, MI 43324 ?ice: 5173553343 Gell: 51?~862?5462 mall: emilyg@mau.edu 9mm WILL- Inhox on Monday. n. - c?n-I? Matthew.L.Nestel@abc.mm KKoztowski@detroitnewsmm Kevln?otson??turnencnm csalari@freenress.com Sarah Beauchamp Mary Ann Georgantopouios Brewster, Shaquille {NBCUniversal} Aaron Jordan rj .Vugt@1aw3 613.com [Imamr David DEGiacnmu,.Janet WW1 Newsroom Marie Weidmayer mausti?l?lmlivacom 4 csuiariQIsi.com I tim.staudt@wilx.com cas?v.harrisuna?statenewsmm icolthorgdeimcom kerin.dotsqn@turner.cnm aln?iartianlcamrg ?inch-O'- From: Kindraka, Melody SentrWednesday, April 11, 2013 5:18 PM I. Zayko, Kristine?; Quinn, Brian - subject: FYI Emin working with Rob Kent and Pfesident Engler on a respensa to the federal lawsuit.: tt . -Mel . - .u From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 6:32 PM To: Kindraka, Melody Subject: RE: STatement You're the best! Go home and relax I?ll get this out right near. I?ll BC you on any follow up I do, too. From: Kindraka, Melody Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:17 PM To: Guerra nt, Emilyr Subject: RE: STatement Importance: High Emily, Here is the link: I attached the media list again for easier reference. Also, Sexual Assault Program has the 24?Houra orieie line featured prominently on theirwebpage: htto:fiendraoe.mau.eduf. trMBIDdy From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:55 PM i To: Kindraka, Meiodr Subject: STaternent Here you go. When you have the Ilnkw let me know. I?ll start sharing everyone from my inbox on Monday, . Emin Gerkin Guerrant lee President and University Spokesperson as West Girole or, am 4G1 East Lansing. M143824 Hiae: 5113553343 Cell: 51T-862-5452 mould WILL. - -- - FDIA Pram: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 2018 6:36 PM . i To: Kentr Robert - Subject: final version Here is where we ended up. Iwen some battles, lest others. It?s going out to melzlie new. Wanted you to have a copy. Thanks for all ydur help today. 1?stetement?f ed erelulewsuithtnil It s: cehemsuedumewelke Here is the link: Emily Gerkin GUerrant i ice President and University Spekespersen - I as West Circle Dr., Hudm 4615 East Lansing. MI 45324 fftne: 5113553343 I Dell: 517662?5462 mail: ?emmus WILL. From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:42 PM To: Kozlowslti, Kim Subject: RE: lawsuit involving rapefbasketball team members Kim: Here is a link to a statement and our facts regarding the iawsuit ?led late Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Ernin -1 1-st s:lioabs.msu.edulneweike ?iseueslissue?docsi20 8-134 From: Kozlowski, Kim Sent: Monday, April 9, 2D18 4:07 Ply] To: Guerrant, Emil John Truscott CABSmedia Su El: aw?suitinvolying rapefbasketball team members Emily, john, others: It?s Kim Koziowski, Detroit News. I am writing a story about the lawsuit that was filed today in federal court about an MSU student who was allegedly raped by three basketball players in 2015 after the team returned from the Final Four. The women allegedly went to Counseling Center but was discouraged from going to police after learning that the accusations inuolyed athletes. The attorney said this illustrates culture that needs to change. Could you please respond? Kim Kozlowski Higher Education Reporter The Detroit News 150 W. Fort St. Detroit, M143226 {313} 222-2031 kkozlowslti@detroitnews.com @kimberkoz From: Larson, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 6:43 PM To: Guerrant, Emily I Subject: RE: statement Thanks I saw it on David Harns? twitter and was just making sure it was the res! thing. i think the fact that it?s listed as a fact that Tom wasn?t notified is Just as strong as the quote. if someone reaches out looking for a quote,_l can still provide it. But at that point I?m responding to a direct request. Thanks again. From: Guerrant, Emilyr Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 6:38 PM To: Larson, Matthew - Subject: statement Matt; Here is the statement going out to media now, including those you sent to me. . You?ll see that the quote from Izzo is not included. We decided to stick to just the facts of what we know happened. The other quote, from the doctor, was removed too. I think this still addresses the fact that the athletic department, and basketball team, were not aware of any potential assault. If you . think you still need to get your quote out there, feel free. Call me if you want to discuss. Thanks. Emily Here is the link: ice President and University Spokesperson Emily Gerkin Guerrant Ewes Giroie Dc, Room 4013 I East Lansing, MI 45324 ?les: 517.355.33r-i3 I Call; 51 ?f-362h5462 mall WILL F-I?vr-w .- Mylh- .. ., From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 6:44 PM To: Kyle Austin Subject: RE: Media question MLive.oom Kyle: After looking into the matter over the past few days, we have put together a statement of MSU facts regarding the lawsuit. Here is the link: statement-federal-iawsgit.ntml Best Emily From: Kyle Austin Sent: Monday, April 9-, 2018 5:23 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: Media question MLive,oorn Emily? This is Kyle Austin, I cover Michigan State basketball for MLiue Media Group. was wondering if the university had any comment or response to a lawsuit tiled against the school today in federal court, detailed in this WILX report: Thank you, Kyle Kyle Austin MLiye.corn 989-372n2439 lgyleaostinElelyemom .. - IA..- From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April-'11, 2018 5:45 PM . Subject: RE: Katie: . After looking into this matter since the lawsuit was filed Monday afternoon, we have put together the following MSU facts. Here is the link: EiestJr Emily From: Katie Stra ng (La-ill:? Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: Emily- Do you have any comment on the federal lawsuit that as filed today in court against the University and unidentified members of the MSU Counseling Center? Thanks, hr. Katie Strang Managing EditorISenior Writer The Athletic Detroit @KatieJStrang (917) see-5322 Viventi, Carol From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:4? PM To: Guerrant, Emil Cc: Viyenti, Carol, ?Wilbur, Kathleen Subject: Re: Statement is up On Apr 11, 2018, at: 6:34 PM, Guerrant, Emily - wrote: Here is the link. I?m sending out to media right now. I?ll send an update late tonight, if needed. Here is the link: lawsuit. Emily Gerkin Guerrant Vice President and University Spokesperson 408 West Circle Dn, Room 401 East Lansing, MI 48824 Office: 5113553843 Cell: 517-862-5462 Email' Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Washington Square phone 51 14314730 Suite 200 Lansing MI 43933 Fax s44-sroeoos - Email RYoung@dickinsonwright.com I opioid Cr?th SEW l'uttEItltiliN h'ft'?Eisli 1514M mis?t-tilt? "mu-m .rn-w?u . The information contained in this e-mail, including any attachments, is con?dential. intended only for the named reclplentts}, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the e-mail and any attachments, destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immediately by return mail. Neither this nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signaturer or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless othem?ise speci?cally stated herein. Thank you. Viventi, Carol From: Robert P. Young Sent: Wednesday, April ?11, 2018 6:48 PM To: Viventi, Carol Cc: Guerrant, Emily; Wilbur, Kathleen;- Subject: Re: Quote Who?s the lawyer now? On Apr 11, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Viventi, Carol _wrote: This says "these" resources .. Get Outlook for Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S.Washington Square phone 517.431.4730 Suite 200 Lansing MI 48933 Fax 844-670?6009 Email RYoung@di0kinsonwright.cem ?lcxiusom?iil?mea'rmc AMZW ?51]th fiEl'lTL?i'tiI? Gilli} TEIEEQEE On Wed, Apr 11, 2013 at 6:32 PM 0400, "Guerrant, Emilv" - wrote: There is a hotline available that is staffed 24/7, we checked. Guerrant, Emily From: Viventi, Carol Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:01 PM To: Wilbur, Kathleen ldon?t think everything is available 24/7. Get? Outlook for i051 On Wed, Apr 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM 0400, "Wilbur, Kathleen" - wrote: -. But it should say "every" not ever. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2018, at 5:31 PMyGuerrant, Emily? wrote: Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson 08 West Circle Dr., Room 401 I East Lansing, Ml 48824 titce: 517.355.3843 Cell: 517-862-5462 man:? itnageOD2.png> The information contained in this e?mail. including any attachments, is con?dential, intended only for the named recipient{s), and may be legally privileged. if you are not the intended recipient. please delete the e-mail and any attachments, destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immediately by return e- mail. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise speci?cally stated herein. Thank you. . a . From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:49 PM To: Trister, Noah llaget?laporg Subject: RE: lawsuit i Noah and Larry: . You had both reached out on Monday to see if MSU had any comments or reactions to the lawsuit '?led. After looking into the allegations and checking the facts on our end, here is our state me nt: if you have any other questionsI please let me lgnow. Best, Emily From: Trister, Noah lmailtozNTrister@ao.org] Sent: Monday, April 9, 201a 5:33 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: lawsuit Hi Emily, This is Noah Trister with The Associated Press here in Michigan. Checking in to see if Michigan State has any comment on the lawsuit today accusing three basketball players of rape in 2015. You can reach me at 313-870-?113 or 'at ntrister@ap.org. n?state- ~Noah . . The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. lithe reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1500 and delete this email. Thank you. FOIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert P. Young Wednesday, April 11, 201s 7:22 FEM Kentr Robert Fwd: Statement is up Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Washington Square in Suite 20:] Lansing MI 439 initiation-on ..-. a. . Begin forwarded message: hone 5114314730 assessast Email i?ifr "Hm eased: megi?iioi: tandem. WE From: ?Guerrant, Emil?" Date: April 11, 2013 at EDT To: "Viventi, Carol" dickinsonwrl' htcome, "wribun Kathmand? (Z teas Subject: Statement is up Here is the link. I?m sending out to media right now. l?ll send an update late tonight, if needed. 1? Here is the link: 1-statement-federal- I The information contained in this e-meil, including any attachments. is con?dential. intended only for the named'resipientisj. and may be legally privileged. if you are not the Intended recipient, please delete the email and any attachments. destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immedia ter by return a? mall. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shalt be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts. unless Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson as West Circle Dr., Fioem she East Lansing, MI 4332:: ftise: 17.355.38.43 1:517-862-5462 mail: enemas WILL. otherwise specifically stated herein. Thank you. 1 Viyenti, Carol From: Robert P. Young Sent: wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:22 PM To: Guerrant, Emil . Cc: Viyenti, Carol, Wilbur, Kathleen Subject: Re: Statementis up Joy! On Apr 11-, 2018, at 5:34 PM, Guerrant, Emily wrote: Here is the link. i?m sending out to media right now. I?ll send an update late tonight, if-needed. Here is the link: lawsuit. htmi Emily Gerkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson 68 West Circle Dr., Room 4013 East Lansing, MI 48824 files: 517.355.3843 Cell: 511862-5462 mail: ernilyg@msu.edu image002.png> Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Washington Square Phone 51 14814730- 2'30 snore-sous Lansing MI 43933 Fax Email RYoung@dtckinsonwright.oom Dimitri some consens- ?nonon assess: henna onto The information contained in this e-mait. including any attachments, ls con?dential. intended only for the named recipientis), and may be legalty privileged. if you are not the intended recipient, please delete the email and any attachments, destroy any printoutsthat you may have made and notify Us Immediater by return - mail. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to he a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise speci?cally stated herein. Thank you. From: . . Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:33 PM To: . Kent, Robert, Subject: - I . FW: Statement from MSU Ftom: Jesse, David '[ma ilto :djesse @freep re ss.com] - Sent: Wednesday, ?April 11, 2013 7:24 PM I To: Guerrant, Emily? 5ubject:lRE: Statement from MSU Emily: I?ve never seen a university talk about specifics about counseling center visits or visits to SAP unit. Is that a violation of David From: Guerrant, Emiiy [mailt Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2918 7:22 PM To: Jesse, DaVid Subject: FW: Statement from MSU David: a ljust started pushing the statement out around 6:45. i Was starting with reporters who had reached out on Monday. send a copy to the reporter below atthe LSJ. If you have any questions, piease let me know. Best, Emin 8?04-1 - From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 121, 2018 6:54 PM To: 'CSDLARl@lsj.com' ls .com> Subject: Statement from MSU Here is a statement from MSU regarding the lawsuit filed late Monday afternoon. Best, Emily .mSu .BdUi'n ewslkey-issuesfissue-doosf20?i 8-044 1-statem ent~fed eraI-iaWSult. 1 . -. m-n-lad?L-idl?uulull I . . .qu Emily Gerkin Guerrant I I as President and University Spokesperson a. .. . 05 West CircIe Dr.. Room 40113 East Lansing, MI 48824 I ffice: 517.355.3343 Ceii: 511362-5452 - mail: I smith; Kami From: Viventi, Caro! Sent: Wednesday, Aprii 11. 2018 ?:59 PM 70: Guerrant, Emily; Robert P. Young-Wilbur, Kathleen Subject: It's Out Free Press just pieked up the said it?s untrue. Get Optlelek fer_iOS FOIA From: Kent, Robert: Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 201-8 8:15 To: Guerrantl Emily; mogngg?bdickinsan-wri Cc: 2,31kaa Kristine; Subject: Attachments: Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University Office of the General Cnunsel 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 494 East Lansing, Ml 48824 [517) 3538530 Office (517) 4a_2-3950 Fax From: Guerrant, Emily sent: Wednesda ril 11, 2018 7:33 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject: FW: Statement from MSU From: Jesse, David Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:2 To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: RE: Statement fram MSU Emily: I 1 I I?ve never seen a university talk about specifics about connseling center vialts orVISIts to SAP- unit. - David is that a violation of mu. unu-thd . 1-. en.- From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday,.April 11, 2013 To: Jesse, David Subieot: FW: Statement from MSU David: Ijust started pushing the statement out around 6:45. I was starting with reporters who had reached out on Monday. _i send a copy to the reporter below at the if you have any questions, please let me know. Best, 1 Emily be . rnsu .eduinewsikev-is so asiissue-doosi201 8-044 1?statement-federal-lai?uil. From: Guerrant, Emily 'Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 5:54 PM To: 'CSDLARI@lsj.oorn' Subieot: Statement from MSU Here is a statement from MSU regarding the lawsuit filed late Monday afternoon. Emily :iioabs . msu . adorn ewsikev-iss uesiissuehdoosIEO'l 8-044 1 ?eiatement-federal?lawsuiihim! Emily Gerkin Guerrant a lee President?anti University Spokesperson 3 West Circle Dr., Room 401 1 East Lansing, M148324 files: 51 Cell: 51 ?~862?5462 mail: me mu; FOIA From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 8:24 PM To: Kent, Robert; ryoun dickinson-wri htcom Cc: Za k0 Kristine; Subject: Thanks! Get Outlook for 3:08 From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 8:15:25 PM To: Guerrant, Emilynyoun dickinson-Wri ht,corn Cc: Zayko Kristine; Subject: Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University Office of the General Counsel 426?Auditorium Rd, Room 494 East Lansing, M.148824 (517] 35343530 Office (517) 432?3950 Fax wWwogornsuedu From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday ril 11, 2018 .7233 PM To: Kent, Robert h; Subjeot: FW: Statement from MSU . From: Jesse, David imailtoxllesse@freeoress.coml Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:24 PM I -.. -- To: Guerrant, Emily Subject: RE: Statement rom - Emilv: I've never seen a university talk about specifics about coonseling?centervisits or visits to SAP unit. Is that a violation of. David From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wedne?sdavr April 11, 2018 7:22 To: Jesse, David Subject: FW: Statement from MSU David: ljust started pushing the statement out around 6915. Iwas starting with reporters who had reached out on Monday. I send a copy to the reporter below at the LSJ. - If you have any questions, please let me know. Best Emily From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:5!1 PM To: lCSOIABI[??lsieom' Subject: Statement from MSU Here is a statement from MSU regarding the lawsuit ?led late Monday afternoon. Best Emily httosdloahs. msu oeeizm 8?04-1 1. ~slatementufederaiulewsuit. htmi lee President and University' Spokesperson Fmin Gerkin Goerrant 03 West Circle Dr.. Boom 4-31 East Lansing. MI 48824 files: 5173553843 i Cell: 51?-362-5462 mall: menus WILL I FOIA .5 From: I Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 8:55 PM To: Kent, Robett Subject: Re: Statement from MSU Thank you. i I . . Get Outlook fot' 108 From: robken Sent: Wednesday, Aorll 11, 2018 8:25:17" PM To: Guerrant, Emily . 1 Subject: Re; FW: Statement from MSU i Emily: Feel free to text or call my call if you want to talk about anything. You will get a faster response. Original message From: ?Guerrant, Emily" I Date: 4/1 1! 18 7:32 PM To: "Kent, Robert" ._S_ubjeet:_ Statement om. 'From: Jesse, David esse@freepress.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:24 PM To: Guarani, Emiiy Subject: RE: Statement 05m MSU Emily: - I?ve never seen a university talk about speci?cs about counseling center visits or visits to SAP unit. Is that a Violation of - David From: Guenant, Emily [n13th Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 To: ease, David {?eseet?l?'eenreaateom> Subject: FW: Statement lion: MSU David: I just started pushing the statement out around 6:45. I was starting with reporters who had reached out on Monday. I send a copy to the reporter below at the LSI. If you have any questions, please let Ine'know. Best, Emily httoez?oa 8-04-1 1-statem ent~federal-laweuit. From: Guen'ant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 6:54 PM To: Subject: Statement ?om MSU Here is a statement ?om MSU regarding the lawsuit ?led late Monday a?ernootl. Best, Emil? httpe?eabemamed ufn - Emily Gerkin Guerrant Wee President and University Spokesperson 408 West Circle Dr., Heem 4m I Eaet Leneing, Ml 43824 e?ice: 5113553343 Cefl: 51r-ee2-5462 Eman? lSmith. Kami Fr?mi - Robert P. Young Sent: esday. April 11, 2018 9:15 PM To: Subject: Fwd: MSU fires back against lawsuit over alleged rape Your rabid alums are cheering Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Square phone 517.431.4730 Suite 200 Lansing MI 43933 Fm pm?le- yard Email Begin fomarded message: From: "Raster K. So" Date: April 11, 2018 at 9:11:29 PM EDT To: "Robert P. Young" "Peter H. Ellsworth" Subject: MSU fires back against lawsuit over alleged rape Well, I?ll b6 .. imsu??mS?backu Kester K. So Member Dickinson Wright PLLC 215 S. Washington Square Suite 200 Lansing MI 48933 P11011651 7487?4722 Fax344~670~6009 Emmi IKSDf?JEHGR?l?llsUllWl?l?hl??m w. - -. mum wr- Tha lfllomall?n cunlamed in lhis a?mafl. Including aw,- altachmanls l3 gunlldanlial. intended duly [or the named reclpsanll?sl. and may DE [993"? privileged 'f you are not lhr: intended please delete the aamail emu any attachments daslroy any prmluuls that YOU "1333 ?Wle :u-hlh- Jaw? Ly - :1?"le h. . ?11151}: ?rm-rant! van-.- Eugmhmie' "ingntif'l?ilm SEES "?lers-3 1m :ir. maxi-.921? - FOIA From: Guerrant, Emily SEnt: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1iz33 PM To: Subject: Kent Robert Rob: - . - I . Eminr . From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11,2018 3:34 PM To: Guerrant, Emily? sung :c'insonrwrighmomr? Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University Office Of the General Counsel 425 Auditorium Rd., Room 494 East Lansing, MI 488211 353-3530 Office (517] 432-3950 Fa wWw.ogc_.msu.edu A- - rw-wu?u?v-n-nmmum Hun-a. man-:4: Frem: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, Ap'ril 11, 2018 3:28 PM To: Guerrant, Emily cc: Robert P. Young Bj?ct'f RE: Emiiy, Attached is my limited redline ofthe document. I wiil caii you in moment to discuss. Rob Kent Assistant Generai Counsel Mithigan State University Office of the General Counsel 426 Auditorium REL, Room 494 M148824 (517) 353-3530 Office l517i 432?3950 Fax From: Guerrant, Emil?yr Sent: Wednesday A ril 11 2018 3'20 To: Kent, Robert Subject: RE: I From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:0? PM To: Guerrant Emil Subject: RE: ?-Rob From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, Apri To: Kent, Robert Cc: Kind raka, Melody ill 2018 2:53 Emily Ge'rkin Guerrant ice President and University Spokesperson ?08 West Circle BL. Roam 401B 1 East Lansing, MI 45324 ?ica: 5113553343 Cell: 51%8625462 mail mamas WILL. FOIA - From: Kent, Robert Sent: Thursday; april 12, 2018 12:06 AM To: Cc: Subject: Kristine, . Regal rds, Rob Kent Assistant General Counsel Michigan State University of?ce of the General Counsel 425 Auditorium Rat, Room 494 'East Lensing, Ml 48824 (517) 353-3530 Office {517) 432.3950 Fax From: Zayko, Kristine Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:01 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject: Fwd: sex I do not view this as an acceptable communication to you_from Bob Young. 'at tomorrow the tWo or us ore anyi "chat"'with Bob. Sent from my iPad Beginforwarded message: From: ?Robert P. Young" Date: April 11, 2018 at 5:09:37 PM EDT To: "KentfRobert"w Kristine? Subject: FW: sex assaultdock lid like to chat with you abou That is what i reported to the President would happen. That it did not is a poor reflection on me and the CG office particularly as you gave me no prior notice that you would not be able to meet the deadlines we discussed" Robert P. Young Of Counsel 2153. Washington Square Suite 200 . Lansan Ml 48933 mm, v. - s?u TmGuerrantEmily? . cc: mm I From: Kent, Robert . Sent: April 12, 2018 12:38 AM To: Guerrant Emil . . Cc: I Subject: ?Flob Pram: Guerrant, Emin Sent: Wednesday, April 11- 2018 11:33 To: Kent, Robert Subject: RE: Rob: Emily From: Kent, Robert . I Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 20.18 3:31} PM -.. Rob Kent Assistant General'Counsei Michigan State University Of?ce. efthe General Counsei 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 494 East'Lansing, MI 48824 {517) 353-3530 Office (517) 432-3950 Fax From: Kent, Robert Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:28 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Cc: Robert P. Young je'ot: RE: Emily, Attached is my limited redline ofthe document. i call you in a moment to discuss. Rob Kent Assistant Generai Counsei Michigan State University Of?ce of the Generai Counsel 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 494 East Lansing, MI 48824 353-3530 Office (517) 432?3950 Fax LOECITISLLE Li From: Guerrant, Emily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:20 PM To: Kent, Robert Subject=RE?' From; Kept?uber?c Sent: W?dnesday, April 11, 2013 3:07 PM To; Guerrant, Emily Subject: RE: _Rob From: Guierrant, Emiiy . Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2013 2:53 PM T05 Kent, Robert Cc: Kindraka; Mela .Subiect 5' Emily Gerkin Guerrant i443 President and University Spokesperson 33 West 0334 an, Room 401 I East Lansing; Mi 43324 f?ce: 517353334334?: 317433245432 ma PARTANS WILL FOIA From: I Robert P. Young Sent: - Thursday. April 12, 2018 7:05 AM To: . Kent, Robert . Cc: Bile, Lisa Subject: I'd like to meet at 10:30 Robert P. Young Of'?ounsei Dickinson Wright PLLC 215 5. Washington Square Suite 200 Lansing Nil-13933 Phone517.487.4?80 Fax844n?7G-6009 The information contained in this email, including any attachments, is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s), and may be legally prlyileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the email and any attachments, destroy any printouts that you may have made and notify us immediately by return e-maii. Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise specifically stated herein. hank you. .. .m-m FOIA From: Kent, Robert - - - Sent: - Thursday, April 12,2018 3:30 A To: Zayko, Kristi he Cc: . Subject: FWE I'd i k?'fo" m?et at GC.FID 50] Let me know when you want to meet. Theme?Rob Message?w? From: Robert P. Young Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 EDI-SAM To: Kent, Robert Cc: Bila,.Lisa Subject: I?d like Robert P. Young Of Counsel Dickinson Wright PLLC 215 S. Washington Square Suite 200 Lansing MI 48933 Phone51?.487.4780 Fax344-67D-6009 EmailRYoung@dickinsonwrightcom ?mm. The information contained in this e?mail, including any attachments, is confidential, intended only for the named recipiends), and may be legally privileged. if you are not the intendedarecipient, please delete the e?r?aii and any attachmentsI destroy that you may have made and notify us immediately by return e?mail. 1 Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpose to be a "signature" or "signed" under any electronic transmission acts, unless otherwise specifically stated herein. Thank you. .. - From: Cameron, Layne Sent: Thursda A ?12 2013 8:35 AM To: Subject: Situational Awareness for Th?ursdav, April 12, 2018 I National/local media reports include: . MLive tackled MSU's sexual assault culture, including Nasser, President Simon and the university's insular administration approach and Title IX failures. lfiiv'hat led the university to harbor a sexual predator for nearly two decades wasn't one big failing. it was a series of institutional blind spots, miscalculations and cultural problems that created one of the biggest crises in the university's 153uvear history.? MLive MSU has issued a statement refuting the recent lawsuit that claimsthe university discouraged a victim from reporting a rape bv providing a detailed account of the actions the university took between?pril 15 and October 2016 to help the sexual assault . - victim. WLNS. ESPN, Washington Post, Associated Press via WNEM F_og Sports, WDIV, WZZM, Detroit Free Press, State News, Detroit News, Deadline Detroit] New legislation in the Michigan House would strengthen penalties against doctors who sexually abUse patients, improve training for mandatory reporters, strengthen penalties for those who distribute and produce child pornography, and add new penalties for those in positions of authority who stop people from reporting sexual misconduct to police. This legislation is in response to the investigative report released last week. (WLNS, Mg, m5, Senate Higher Ed budget subcommittee approved an additional $14.3 million next year to bolster campus safety, sexual assault prevention programs and student mental health initiatives at Michigan's 15 public universities. The Senate Higher EdUcation Appropriations Subcommittee increased the Governor?s proposed 2' percent state funding for - higher education to 3 percent. The committee also added language to the funding bill that would require the governing board of each Michigan public university to receive written notice of any incident of possible sexual misconduct. (M 11% video, Gonewer, Washington Pos_t, WKAR, WLNS?video, LSJ/Freep, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News] The U.S. Senate will hold a hearing next week into how the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics and other sports organizations handled sexual miscondiict allegations about Nasser. Several U.S. sports organizations have been criticized for not acting on complaints. A number of athletes are expected to testifv. (Reutersi 'Additionai coverage related to MSU: Local . . Associated Press via Morning Sun USA Gymnastics is suing its insurance carriers, alleging the; haven't fully reimbursed It for defense costs incurred in lawsuits filed by victims - of Nasser {Detroit News, Business insuranceir _r I?n State News First Lady Sue Snyder has announced Michigan's fourth annual "Inform. Era-power. Prevent. Let's End Campus Sexual Assault? summit to prevent sexual assault and change the culture on campuses. It will he held on Sept. 24 at Western Michigan I University. The goal of the event is to continue Michigan's role in stopping sexual assault and raising awareness, starting with those in college. Opinion . . USATodag -According to the author, recent reports saving college students are food insecure are mostly just hype, since the polling data are severer flawed. Instead, according to more - reliable scientific studies, students are actually gaining weight during their college years and the ?ve~star college buffets are contributing to obesity. State News ??Two MSU faculty members write in support of adding more MSU communityr representation to the Board of Trustees. The letter goes on to advocate for two students and two faculty members joining the eight board members on a 12-person governing body. The,? also support proposal to change the State Constitution. - - Auburn-Reporte The president of a communitv college explains what a community college is and the bene?ts it provides students and their families. The article was authored in response to President Trump's remarks that he didn't know what communityr college meant. Other Higher-ed Issues Athletics Inside Higher Ed - Eastern Michigan University Is shutting-down four sports programs. to close a budget gap, leaving critics infuriated and asking: not football? The university is cutting- wres'tiing, men?s. swimming and diving, softball and women?s tennis. Greeks and Diversity Inside Higher Ed - Four students at the Universlt'ir of Miami in Ohio were removed from their sorority Mondayr when a video of them singing a racial slur as part of a rap song emerged on social media, according to The Enguirer, which relied in part on reporting from the Miami Student. Layne Cameron Spartan Science Storyteller Media Communications Michigan State University 0: 517-353?8319, C: Follow me on Twitter: @IayneCarneron] FOIA From: - - Zayko, Kristine Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 8:45 AM To: . . Subject: FWfsex assaultdocx Attachments: sex assaultdocx I would like to Speak with you about Bob Young?s role. This email was out of line. Rob?s work yesterday reflected well on both Rob and the GC offioe. This office would be doin ou and the institution a disservice 'l'will ask Lisa to set up a'time for us to disease this further. From: Robert Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:10 PM To: Kent, Robert Cc: Zaylco, Kristine Subject; sex assaultd'ocx l?d like to chat with you about That is what i reported to the President would happen. That it did not is a poor reflection on me and the CG office particularly as. you gave me no prior notice that you would not be able to meet the deadlines we discussed. Robert P. Young Of Counsel 215 S. Washington Square phone 51754314730 Suite 200. Fax 844-870-6009 Email honor melamine 'W?iimi?i? venomous: .R From: Robert P._Young Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:02 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Cc Subject: sex assaultdocx The information contained in {hie email. Including any attachments, is confidential, inlendeci only for the named reclpientisi, and may be legally privileged, If you 1 are net the intended recipient, please delete the e-mstl and any attachments. destroy any printeuts that you may have made and notify us Immediately by return mail. - - - Neither this transmission nor any attachment shall be deemed for any purpese to be a ?signature? or ?signed? under any electronic transmission acts, unless specifically stated herein. Thank you. 1. From: Kelly, Katherine Sent: Thursday, April To: Swain, Heather g? - 2018 9:00 AM ;Kindraka,?Meludy Wilber, Kathleen Guerrant, Emily sense: MSU Social Media Report 4.12.13 . All, MSU-related conversations are down over the last 24 hours. Conversation focus is on response to the basketball assault lawsuit, and the broader rape culture conversation occurring on social media. 1? Dl5cussion drivers include: statement regarding basketball lawsuit allegations, shared by David Hams and others. Harns? tweet received 160 likes, 113 RTs, and replies. Chris Solari?s tweet received 5? likes, 40 ms, 19 replies. Scott Bell (Dallas. Mornins?ewa tweetsLeacLionro statement: "Ifreu had thesemndeentence - in your "guess how long it takes MSU to blame the media? pool, you win.? '(145 likes, 33 RTs, 8 replies} . An MSU fan and assault victim?s commentary admonishing Twitter users on allowing the UMXMSU rivalry as part of the rape culture discussion. News reports continue to cover the allegation, including a tweet from ABC News {as likes, 74 RTs, 12 replies) Other messages of note: Conversation between. Kathy Riedmond (founder of NCAVA, the National Coalition Against Violent Athletes} and a man named Eric (@1im2Win2015} regarding disclosure of a victim's counseling records. Eric described MSU's strategy as doubling down "after every bad decision" and opined what could have been ifthe BOT had been dissolved and Engler not brought in as interim president. Conversation indicated Kathy was interviewed by the Free Press. They determined to take the conversation offTwitterwhen-Eric indicated there were ?things I iust can?t say on Twitter.? - Update on the Facebook event for protest at tomorrow?s BOT meeting 0 Organized by Morgan McCaul, Kaylee Lorincz, Natalie Rogers, and Jessica smith. 0 32 going, 213 interested - 0 Message from Morgan (4f8f18): "We need signs, both small and large, which convey your personal thoughts about how behavior has impacted this community. Me Too MSU t~shirts. Stand with Sister'Survivors tushirts, any TEAL clothing you own, I will be providing 50+ ?Silenced? gags which can be tied over our mouths: They make for a really impactful statement and image. 1 want to. fill the room with people who are standing up to the BOT for what is right. Anyone that comes is invited to stand with me while I speak, emphasizing the idea that these crimes impact more than just the singular victim. I?m partnering'with two organizations, Reclaim MSU and Me Too MSU, to boost social media posts and provide more feet on the ground. if you can?t make it, be sure to share updates and livestreams with the hashtags: and #ReclaimMSU. Let?s golli? nau? . 1. Reclaim MSU ran ads to share the Facebook event. There is a Facebook page Nassar Lawsuit which was created In February. It is classi?ed-as a "Health at Wellness Website,? and is running ads boostingposts seeking victims to join the-class action lawsuits. . .. It appears to be backed by iusticeAdvocates.com, and the small print on the footer of their site says ?This is an advertisement. The Justice Advocates is not a law firm or referral service and does not provide legal advice. This is a free matching service. We do not recommend or endorse any attorneys that pay to participate. An attorney?client relationship is not formed when you submit information through'the form. You are under no obligation to retain a lawyerwho contacts you'through this service." 0 Clicking on an adpost takes you to a landing page for a "free claim eligibility review? form. The form language starts-"Were you an athlete at Michigan State University or Twisters Gymnastics? You may be entitled to a financial settlement.? 0 Aside: I?ve personally received the ad in my Facebook feed several times, but I haven?t been able to ascertain if I?ve been targeted based on MSU data in my profile or geographicfdemographic location, so I can?t provide an estimate the potential size of the ad target group. Katie Kelly . . Social Media Manager MSU Communications and Brand Strategy ?103 Circle Dr., Room 410 East Lansing, MI 43824 Phone: (517) 432?0921 Email: SPARTANS WILL. u?vu?Im-?-lu-I plu- a. . . .. on.freep.com 2gu332384d=leCag?o=nE From: Kindraka, Melody Sent: Thursdav,'Aprii 12; 2018 9:32 AM To: Fellows, Mark Subject; RE: Mari: has son you - sports: ikelv violated federal privacy laws with statement about rape lawsuit from Detroit Free Press Thanks Mark. l'm just back from an appointment so no, I didn't know. I'll share and make sure it ends up in situational tomorrow. Melody Message~~?~~ From: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 9:17 AM To: Kindraka, Melody I Subje?t: Mark has sent you - Experts: MSU Detroit Free Press Message from: likely violated federal privacy.r laws with statement about rape lawsuit a from I Have you seen this? Posted after situational went out Experts: MSU liker violated federal priva av laws with statement about rape lawsuit Check out this stoolr on Freepcom: ch? . . .. .n-un .- From: Kindraka, Melody Sent: Thursday, April To: Guerrant, Emily 1 Co: Swain _Heat a 9:35 AM Kent, Robert - Zayko, Kristine Quinn, Brian Posted after situational: will include tomorrow. SubIect: FYI Experts: MSU liker Vidlat'Ed federal privacy laws with statement about repellaweuit mistowinewellooallmiohioan??1 e-iawauiti509906002i Melody Kindraka Media Communications Michigan State University Communications and Brand Strategy 408 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48324 Direct: 51753554282 Meaia: 517F353-?o?7 -.. FOIA From: I . Zayko, Kristine I Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 10:00 AM To: Subject: FW: FYI From: Kindraka, line-lead?r Sent: Thursday, April-12 To: Guerrant,-Emily Zayko, Kristine uinn, Brian Subject: FYI. Posted after situational; will include tomorrow. Experts: MSU likely violated federal privacy laws with statement about rape-lawsuit' - axe-4M - lilielodyi Kindraka Media Communications Michigan State University Communications and wand-Strategy 403 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 488241 Dlrect: 517-355?2282 Media: amass-ire? From: Brooks-Caroline Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 10:1? AM To: Guerrant, Emily ;S_wain, Heather Cc: Davis, Jennifer; . KindrakaJ Melod Adler, Jessi Subject: Media" coverage MSU b'rbke privacy?r laws Two articles, one in the Free Press and the other in Daily Beast, are claiming statement on the gang-rape lawsuit violated student laWsn Caroline Brooks Public Relations Manager MSU Communications and Brand Strategy 408 Circle Dr., Room 403 East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 432-0920 SPARTANS WILL. I rape lawsuit statement likely violated privacy laws P333 I on Michigan State's rape lawsuit statement likely violated privacy laws? - page Jesse. DeiroitFreePress E?ublished 3:21 and. ET Atoil 12, 2013 Updated 5:09 pm. ETApl-il 11. 2013 i Michigan State University likely violated at least one federal student privacy law. and maybe another campus crime reporting law. when it issued a statement Wednesday detailing counseling eentervlsits by a student who is suing the school, experts said. But the biggest problem with the statement. experts and other victim rights advocates said. will be its effect on future students who need counseling center services or want to report a sexual assault. "They are sending a very clear message don't report and don't sue us.? said nationally known victim rights advocate Brenda Tracy herself a survivor of a gang rape by football piayers when she was In college. "i don't know how anyone on campus would trust the university enough to go to their counseling center or to report an assault. They would Just think the university is going to ?out them. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Frees) 1?lt's horrible. It goes to-eitactly why-MSU Is in trouble in the ?rst place. it shows their culture exactiy.? MSU's statementwas in response to a iawsuit filed Monday. Theta suit fate is colle eirnichi a - to a of 01 ?i?si?afmichi a ?s ate?has ei5 624002 .?ied in federal court. claims three Michigan State basketball players raped a student In 2016. one week after the Fleet Four lose to Duke. and the university's connecting center coerced the woman not to report It to authorities. The women never reported the alleged sexual assault to police, said Karen Truszkowski. the woman?s attorney. But according to the lawsuit. the woman - did report the incident to oounseior at the Michigan State University Counseling Center. which she claims failed to properly advise her and even implied it would not be in her "heel interest to report the incident to law enforcement." Truazkowski could not be reached for comment immediately. More stories: Ichl sin des Icablea ds etc is ortsicolle eimc a -s atels artansiz 1am i tii'michl sin?state- Lawsuit: 3 Michigan State basketball glayers raged woman in 2015 ragef??'ElSEdODE? According to M_3ti's policy on-reiatlonship violence and sexual misconduct. counselors generally are not permitted to report allegations of rape or relationship violence to the Title IX of?ce or On Monday. the university declined to comment onrthe suit. but on Wednesday it issued a statement all the allegations and discussing time periods when the student went to the counsetlng unlruef??QMitJDE?about what had been told to her by counselors. That's a problem. said two privacy experts. "There is a federai regulation that enables educational institutions to release otherwise-con?dential student records In limited circumstances when necessary to defend themselves against claims by students or parents. but the exception applies only to disclosure to the courts and not to the genera! public," Frank LoMonte. a professor and director of The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida. .. 4f19f201 8 MSU's re a lawsuit statement likely violated privao laws -- ?Maw In public statements. This is not consistent with Page tenoarroner rogers and Privacy no: exception says: "i a parent or eligible stucco: regal acrion against an ecucanonar agency or institution, the educational agency or institution may disclose to the court, without a court order or subpoena, the student's education records that are relevant for the educational agency or institution to defend itself." Lol'vlonte said that's pretty clear. r? - "The regulation does not apply in this situation," he said, adding universities often ?ght the release of any information, claiming it would violate FERPA. 'When alournaiist asks to see records about a high+pro?le sexual assault, even anonymized, universities inverteny take the position that records cannot be released even without names because they could be traced to an identi?able individual. Indeed, the University of hihntana has spent four years ?ghting In court to withhold records oi a sexual assault case involving a welluknown athlete, arguing that the records cannot effectively be made anonymous because of the nature of the case. "it's the rankest form of opportunlsm for universities to conceal records of this kind when they're needed to Inform the public, and yet declare them non- coniideniial when needed to rehabilitate the university's image." Not Using the student?s neme_doesn?t let resu off the hook, experts said. FERPA says no protected information can be released that canbe used to identify a student. MSU spokeswoman Emily Guerrant said the university didn'tviolate FERPA. "Because Jane Doe is notactually named in the Iatvsuit, the information we provide is not prsonaliy Identifiable, and therefore it is not a violation or she told the Free Press. That's likely not the case. said 5. Daniel Carter, president of Safety Advisers for Educational Campuses and a longtime national expert on campus crime issues. "This appears to be discussing speci?c details," Carter said in a phone interview'efter the Free Press read him the statement. "Iianybody at the institution could ?gure out who this person is because of the information, it would be a violation. There seems to be enouh there that people could ?gure outwho this student is." IStarter agrees that there is an exception allowing a university to disclose educational records, but notes there?s a speci?c route for that. 5 Irthe allegations were made in a civil complaint and the response should be in a civil filing," he said. "The proper venue to defend a lawsuit is in court, not I Carter said the statement could also violate the Glory Act, a law requiring crimes to be reported to a campus community. That law also has provisions to protect privacy. including: "ltrlaintein as con?dential any accommodations or protective measures provided to the victim, to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the institution to provide the accommodations or protective measures." The Glory Act also requires'MSU to have a privacy policy in place and follow it. Tracy agreed the statement crosses lines. ?It?s so detailed you have to wonder ifsomebody can ?gure out who this student is," she said after reviewing statement at the Free Press? inquest. But even it it isn't legally wrong, it?s morally wrong, she said. just let every survivor on their campus know thre are serious consequsnces if you attempt to sue us earlier report sexual assault,? she said. Katherine Redmond, the founder of the National Coalition Against Violent Athletes, agreed with Tracy. . "I?m dumbfounded," she said. "It's almost like they (MSU) are doubling down and doing the absolute vvrong thing. This is a personal attack on this (survivor). This is exactly what {Larry} Nasser victims have been saying MSU does. It makes any kind otremorse fake. Their strategyjust seems to be scorched earl Contact David Jesse: 31$222udd?f or gr'essefg'qmsegresscorg ?yg?to?ilissg?l?e spt?gspoml. Follow him on Writer.? mm Read or Share this story: .. 4/19/2018 Micl?gan State May Have Broken the Law in Rebuking Student?s Gang-Rape Lawsuit Page 1 of 4 (HOMEPAGE I 3' I I di- 1 IFOLLOW 0? CHEI-ITSHEET POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT WORLDNEWS HALFFULL ARTBANDCULTURE U.S.NEWS TECH SCIENCE SSOUT coming; soon ?ea-?r TOM OUT OF Michigan State May Have Broken the Law in Rebuking Studenf?s Gang-Rape Lawsuit Claims - The university?s det'a?ed responsB to Jane Doe?s claims of an alleged past-Final Four assault in 2015 may have violated fe?eral studeubprivaquaws, victims? rights groups say. OLIVIA MESSER 04.12.13 9:46 NH ET 4/1'9f201 8 l?-?u-Il -. .- a- M..- Michigan State May Have Broken the Law in Rebuking Student?s Gang?Rape Lawsuit Page 2 of 4 . I .- Wei-'7 - Tom Michigan State University, which has struggled to emerge from a cloud that has shrouded the school same serial sew abuser Lam I?l?assa: was sentenced to serve out a life sentence in prison, created waves yet again WedHESdsy by responding to a gang?rape lawsuit ?led this week. A statement issuedby the university denied claims made by a Jane Doe, who says she WES assaulted by three ?notable? Michigan State basketball pl opera-abut that very response may have even broken federal privacy laws, experts told the Detroit Free ?ees. Doe claimed the Edcral suit that she met three basketball players at a bar in 2015, before one ofthem drugged her andthe student- athletes took turns raping her. When the thenALE-yeanold freshman Went to school counselors about the assault, she claimed they discouraged her from reporting it once they found out the attackers were prominent campus ?gures. The alleged incident came ust Weeks alter the team made it to the Final Four. I The counselors allegedly ?made it clear to [Doc] that if she chose to notify the police, shefaced an uphill battle that wouldcreate sweaty and unwanted media attention and publicity, as had happenedwifh many otherfemaie students who were Sexually assaulted bywell-known a??etes,? the lawsuit claims. ?lfyou pursue this, you are going to be swimming with some reallir big the counselors allegeclly said. In its resp onsc, Michigan State of?cials concede that line did'visit a counseling center, as was stated in the laWsuit, hutthat "we have not found any evidence or indica?onthat she was discouraged in any Way to make a Title IX complaint or a complaint to the police department." ?On the contrary, the student said she was then too distraught to discuss her circumstances. The counSelor also suggested she .vish the Sexual Assamt Program unit on campus," according to a press release. RELATED IH U.S. NEWS New Nasser Mich ignn Kindergartencr suit: Principal Gave Targets Gymnastics? Int'l Sodomircd Snuleuts ?Free Pass? to Gm'ettliug Body Lawsuit Rape Classmate ?The media has taken these allegations about Michigan State?s response to her assault asestablished fact,? the school claims in its press release, which details dates of appointments and the interae?Ons Doe allegedly had of?cials. "Unfortunately, the}r are untrue.? 4/19/2018 Hun?mun. I. Michigan State May Have Broken the Law in Rebuking Student?s Gang-Rape Lawsuit Page 3 of 4 :Imwgr?eoje .1Ean her academic advisor- to discuss concerns carer academic perforate once," according the statement. ?Th ough at so verse on, adviser learned about the alleged sexual asaaul The academic adviser has a legal responsibility to notify law enforcement in such cases, and the school claims the of?cial did notify police but that Doe never responded to these attempts to contact her. I ?At no point was MSU Atldetics Department or the-Basketball Program or Head Basketball Coach aerate of or noti?ed of the existence of a Jane Doe?s-semaI-assault allegation,? said the statement. Mchigan State Interim President John Engiersaidthe mtiversinr is "deeply saddened when any student comes to us as the result of a sexual assault.? lEnt'crEurerrull address I . Eyullehtlg "Subscribe," you somewhere reud?m 91 Use and mam sonsemee According to the Mirage. the etaternent's speci?c list of facts denying the lawsuit likely sled a cajupus lawr and a federal student- privacy law. - "If anybody at the institution could ?gure out who this person is because of the information, it would he a deletion,? 3. Daniel Carter, president of Safety Advisers for Educational Campuses, told the nemaper. ?There seems to be enough there that people could ?gure out who this student is." What's worse, experts told the ?ea Press that it sends a ?clear message" not to report such assaults. don?tknow how anyone on campus would trust the unisersity enough to go to their counseling center or to report an assault. They would just think the university ls going to out there,? victim-rights advocate Brenda Tracy ?It?s horrible. It goes to exactly why MSU is in trouble in the ?rst place. It shows their culture exactly," she added. Olivia Messer @tJliriaMessar Got a tip? Send it to The DailyBeast here. Sponsored Stones I: . Ethan Honest [l3 allar? He Was The TheAhsululo Best Here'sz Guys Are Review Of HulluFrash Love Of Her Life. But Sheets You WIIJ Ever obsessed Will: soum?g" FLA-TE Then noose Husband Find. Period. melded 1? an" 1* Gull-?i eusm ess Iasloen wseaur BRIEF [macs Ice FOP WELIJDN 1 - 1714 . 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Washlneion Square Fill-one 5114314731) Sulte 20o Lansing MI 48933 Fax scream-eons; Email RYoung@dioklnsonwright.oom gearing "mammary heads oma. it me Willamette:- mill-WWI: From: Zayko?, Kristine Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 10:00 AM To: Robert P. Young Sent: Thursday, April 12 2018 3:46 PM To: Viyenti, Carol - Cc: Cain, Debi Subject: federal con?dentiality rules Hello Ms. Viyenti Debi asked that i send you links to the federal Confidentiality rules that are a condition of VOCA funding. Please find a link to the Federal Code and CFR below. it is important to note DO) has provided guidance to . us that these rules apply to the entire program if VOCA or VAWA funding is accepted, notjust the funded staff positions. See 34 USC 1291 See also 28 CFR 94.115 Please feel free to reach out with any questidns or concerns. Gail 1.. Krleger, Staff Attorney MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board 235 S. Grand Ave, Suite 1108 Lansing, MI 43933 Phone: amaze-5351 E?mail: KriegerG@michiean? Con?dentiality Notice: If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately, return the transmission to the sender and delete it from your system. This transmission and any attachments to it may c0ntain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this transmission or any attachments to it is strictly prohibited. FOIA .From: Kent, Robert Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 4:50 PM To: Zayko, Kristine FW: federal confidentiality rules Subject: From: Viyenti, Carol Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 4:30 PM To: Kent, Robert Cc: Fedewa, Tana Subject: FW: federal confidentiality rules I See also 28 CFR 94.115 u/cfr/text/28/94.115 -. From: Krieger, Gail (DHHS) Sent: Thursday, Aprii 12, 2018 3:46 PM To: Viventi, Carol Cc: Cain, Debi (DHHS) Subject: federal confidentiality rules Hello Ms. Viventi Debi asked that i send you links to the federal confidentiality rules that are a condition of VOCA funding. Please find a linkto the Federal Code and CFR below. It is important to note DOJ has provided guidance to us that these rules apply to the entire program if VOCA or VAWA funding is accepted, n'otjust the? funded staff positions. See 34 USC Please feel free to reach out with any questions?or concerns. Gail L. Krieger, Staff Attorney Mi Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board 235 s. Grand Suite 1103 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 810?923?5851 E?mail: KriegerGQmichigan.gov Confidentiality Notice: if you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify the sender immediateiy, return the 1 transmission to the sender and delete It from your system. This transmission and any attachments to it may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this transmission or_a m; attachments to it i's strictly prohibited. Frann? Sent: Thursday, Ap'rll' 12, 2013?5:09 PM To: Guerrant, Emily Home Melon pc: Weismantel, David . Subject: RE: Counseling enter ommunioa tons Thank you so much, Emily. Best, Kathi From: Guerra nt, Emily Sent: Thursday, April it :03 PM To: Kathi I Cc: Weismantel, Davl' Subject: Re: Counseling er omm?meatlons sameness? Kathi: I appreoiate the note. Yes, you?re right, we should have run these by you. We were just moving too fast to get materials the President wanted out the door. Not ideal, I realize. Thank you fat the reminder on this. We will do better next time. - Best, Emily Get Outlook for From: Kathi Sent:Thursday, April 1 To: Guerra?nt, Emily; Kindraka, Melody Co: Weismantel, David Subject: Counseling Center Communications This morning Dr. Weismantel relayed to me that the statement posted on website regarding the MSU CC lawsuit is different from the information discussed in yesterday's meeting with him. I understand that there is a push to respond quickly, and I am aware that additional offices may have had input into the finalized statement, as well as the timeline. I respectfully request that any future communications specific to the actions of the Counseling Center he, at a minimum, shared with the Director; of CAPS and my office prior to sharing it with the media. If time allows, I would welcome the opportunity to provide feedback prior to posting. At a minimum, letting me know ahead of time can help me avoid being blindsided by a media eall. Melody andEmiiy, I realize that the decision to go with the existing statement may have been by someone else entirely. If so, please let me know to whom I should direct my concern. Thank you, Kathi Braunlich, MBA Marketing 3: Communications Manager MSU Student Health 3: Wellness Services 463 E. Circle Drive - East Lansing, MI 43824 517.432.1553 A . .. FOIA From: Fedewa, ?fans: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 5:23 PM To: Viventi, Carol; Kent, Robert; Zayko, KriStine Subject: RE: federal confidentiality rules Tana Fedewa, LMSW MSU Sexual Assault Program D?'ector Assault Hotline: (517)372-6666 1? 5? metr-l - '31 . Hi] 1:2; E5: . .. 411-. a: r- - I I Frbm: ViventL Carol Sent: Thursday, April 12Jr 2018 4:30 PM - To: Kent Robert Zayko, Kristine- Cc: Fed ewa, Tan - Subject: FW:federa can I ?n??'l'ity rules - . Fro?m: Krieger, Gail Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 3:45 PM To: Viventi, Carol Cc: Cain, Debi (DH S) ccainDQniichigangova Subject: federal confidentiality rules Hello Ms. Viventi Debi asked that i send you links to'the federal confidentlaiity rules that are a condition of VOCA funding. Please find a link to the Federal Code and CPR below. It Is important to note DDJ has provided guidance to us that these rules apply to the entire program if VOCA or VAWA funding is accepted, not just the funded staff positions. . See 34 USC 1291 (pita) See also 28 CFR 94.115 Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Gall L. Krieger, Staff Attorney Ml Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and?Treatment Board 235 S. Grand Ave, Suite 1103 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 310923-5351 E-rnaii: KrieaerGt?imichiaanaov Con?dentiality Notice: If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify the?sender Immediately, return the transmission to the sender and delete it from your system. This transmission and any attachments to it may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorlzed dissemination or copying of this transmission or any attachments to it is strictly prohibited. -