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Larry Nassar tragedy is worse than Penn State — and we were complicit

Lindsey Lemke, a former MSU athlete who made a victim-impact statement during the sentencing hearing, reacts to Larry Nassar's final day in Ingham County court. Justin A. Hinkley/Lansing State Journal

This isn’t Penn State. It’s worse.

At least in scope and number. And while there is no evidence of a top-down cover-up at Michigan State regarding its relationship with predatory doctor, Larry Nassar, there is absolutely gross negligence and willful ignorance.

As in: I don’t want to know. Or: you don’t know what you’re talking about, little girl.

And there’s the problem right there … little girl.