Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechlerโs sons and two of his former players have described in detail how they were molested by the teamโs longtime doctor and how Schembechler turned a blind eye when they told him about it.
Pilots say they, too, were molested by University of Michigan doc
FILE - This file photo, date and location not known, provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. Some pilots have emerged as victims of Anderson, a deceased doctor who worked for decades at the University of Michigan. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)DETROIT โ A cargo pilot who regularly needed health checkups to keep his license contacted a University of Michigan doctor in 2000. He said Anderson told him to undress, put on a medical gown and get on a table, instead of simply checking the man's vision, hearing and heart. AdSince then, another category of victims has emerged: pilots in southeastern Michigan who needed physicals to get or maintain a license.
University of Michigan faces lawsuit claiming Bo Schembechler knew doctor was sexual predator
Despite that complaint and others against Anderson dating back years, Canham failed to take action, the lawsuit claims. FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. According to the lawsuit, Canham did not act and Anderson retained his position until his retirement in 2003. The lawsuit claims that the University of Michigan gave Anderson unfettered access to thousands of students and athletes, despite the fact that he was demoted in 1979 for sexually preying on students. Three law firms are representing the plaintiffs -- Estey & Bomberger, White Law PLLC, and The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm.
University of Michigan reaches out to 300K former students to aid in Dr. Anderson investigation
ANN ARBOR The University of Michigan has contacted more than 300,000 former students who were on campus between the mid-1960s and early 2000s encouraging those who might have information regarding the late Dr. Robert E. Anderson. The effort is the universitys second attempt to reach those who could aid an independent investigation into allegations against Anderson. Anderson is accused by scores of former students -- most of them male athletes -- of sexual misconduct during routine exams. In addition, U-M is offering confidential, free counseling to individuals impacted by Andersons actions through national survivor support service Praesidium. Those who wish to use the service may contact Praesidium at 888-961-9273 to learn what services are available in their local area.
โWe will hold the University of Michigan accountable,โ says lawyer of Dr. Anderson victims
Lawyer Parker Stinar opened the press conference saying that his law firm represents more than a dozen athletes and non-athletes who suffered abuse from Anderson over several decades. "It was really difficult.โStinar read excerpts from Delucaโs letter to Manuel, which detailed unnecessary exams by Dr. Anderson when he was a 19-year-old wrestler in the 1970s. โSomething is wrong with Dr. Anderson," he wrote. It is time for the University of Michigan to accept responsibility for decades of sexual abuse and ignoring victimsโ cries. It is time for the University of Michigan to be held accountable.โStinar said that a meeting is scheduled with the University of Michiganโs general council.