A Michigan State trustee is calling for university president President Lou Anna Simon to be fired, even though the Board of Trustees gave her a vote of confidence.
Trustee Mitch Lyons issued a statement saying Simon should step down immediately for the university's handling of the Larry Nassar case.
"I have been very troubled since yesterday's board announcement," Lyons said in the statement. "I do not agree with our statement of support for Pres. Simon. As I expressed repeatedly to fellow board members during our discussion Friday, I don't believe Pres. Simon can survive the public outcry that has been generated by this tragedy and even less so after hearing the testimony of these brave survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse.