East Lansing — Curtis Blackwell, a staff member with the Michigan State football team, is currently suspended with pay, the university confirmed Tuesday.
Spokesman Jason Cody said he could confirm the suspension but was unable to offer any other details surrounding the circumstances. Blackwell did not respond to a message left by The News.
The news comes as three Michigan State football players are being investigated for sexual assault by Michigan State University Police along with a Title IX investigation. An external law firm is also conducting an independent investigation into football program staff members’ compliance with university policy in connection with the allegations.