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According to a press release from Michigan attorney general Bill Schuette's office, former Michigan State women's gymnastics coach Kathie Klages has been charged with two counts of lying to investigators.

Klages was suspended in February 2017 by Michigan State University (MSU) over how she handled reports of Larry Nassar's abuse. The day after the news of her suspension was made public, Klages proclaimed her retirement.

Nassar survivor Larissa Boyce said that she told Klages about Nassar's abuse back in 1997 when she was a 16-year-old gymnast. Klages has denied that Boyce reported Nassar to her.

Klages likewise reportedly tried to get the MSU gymnastics team to sign a card of support for Nassar soon after the initial allegations against him were publicized. The team at this time included Nassar victims like Lindsey Lemke. This is Lemke's statement in response to the charges against Klages.

Felony charge against Klages among other charges, carries a maximum penalty of four years of imprisonment; while the other is an offence with a maximum of two years imprisonment.

By Sowmya Sangam