LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching a joint investigation between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan State Police regarding the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Nessel says that while she and MSP work to obtain information surrounding sex abuse allegations that came to light during recent civil litigation, the agencies are asking the public to report instances of abuse that would assist in this statewide investigation.
“My department has proven our commitment to accountability through similar sex abuse investigations and I believe—with the public’s help—we can secure justice for survivors who endured abuse through Boy Scouts of America,” Nessel said in a statement. “We stand ready to fight for those wronged by people they should have been able to trust.”
In addition to utilizing resources from MSP, the team assigned to the BSA investigation will include prosecutors, special agents and victim advocates from the Department.
“We’re pleased to partner with the Attorney General’s office on this important investigation,” MSP Director Col. Joe Gasper said in a statement. “We understand the critical role our investigators will play in supporting survivors who may come forward in this case, and are prepared to leverage resources statewide to address any allegations we receive.”
Anyone who has information about the Boy Scouts of America that may help the investigation is asked to call the investigation hotline at 844-324-3374 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tips can be left anonymously.
