Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor

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Olympic wrestler Andy Hrovat is accusing a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams. Hrovat, who competed for the U.S. in the 2008 Summer Olympics, says the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known.

“I was warned about him from teammates, saying, ‘If anything happens and you go see the doctor, he’s going to inappropriately touch you, that’s just what Dr. A does,’” Hrovat recalled.“To me, the mental part of it of having to go in there knowing that this doctor was going to touch you inappropriately is what sticks out most in my mind,” he said.

Also Thursday, the university president apologized to “anyone who was harmed” by Anderson. His comment came a day after the school announced that it had launched an investigation into Anderson’s behavior following abuse allegations from five former patients. University spokesman Rick Fitzgerald said Thursday that, since the investigation was announced, 22 people have called a hotline to report on interactions with the onetime director of the University Health Service and physician for the football team. Fitzgerald said he did not have detailed information about the individual callers or what they described. He said some of the callers reported having no issues with Anderson.

The AP left phone messages with two of Anderson’s three children. An email was sent to the third seeking comment. Manly urged the university to ensure that alleged victims have a neutral third party, either law enforcement or a counseling service, to call to discuss what happened to them. He said he is concerned that the school has asked people to reach out directly through the hotline.

Fitzgerald said he also could not answer questions about the scope of the police investigation, including whether investigators reviewed Anderson’s resignation as head of the health service in 1980 or his retirement in 2003.

 

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Michigan also has a Provost on leave for sexual misconduct and did nothing when their kicker was accused of rape a few years ago. They waited for 3 years then kicked him out of grad school for it.

I'm grateful that this survivor has come forward to help educate the public. In the 80s when I came forward repeatedly, seeking help, I was treated like a delinquent, and a liar. We need to respond better to kids. I hope the next generation gets more kindness when asking for help

Sick world.

To all u snowflakes who hate on my reply 👆

KittyCatGranny well- race horses get palpated regularily- and fillies get stitched up so they won't throw their wombs in a race- you want to be a show animal? there's veterinarians available-

Wasn’t it the low lights and candles in the room a give away.

Why didn't he beat his ass or is he just looking for a court settlement

after years of rumors.. it is clarifying to hear/understand what we've heard for years, particul.because this seemingly very dishonest man is on congresses security council. THANK YOU FOR COMING FORWARD. tho president seems to be attracted to criminal behavior you DID TRY‼️

So these highly tuned Athletes let these puny Doctors get the drop on them? They need to start dropping these Doctors if they get grabby...these are grown ups that know how to defend themselves. The MSM play off that its children but its not.

salty_american And...

Thank you for your courage. I am sorry that you are a part of our club.

ClassicMP This reminds me of Larry Nassar. People knew and did nothing! Those who knew should face criminal charges.

You don't get to cry about this 25 years later... f*** off

The man you are accusing is now dead. Why didn’t you bring it up when he was alive?

dont touch a wrestler🤣

Why does this shit always happen in Michigan? 🤔

Jim_Jordan

Will there be sanctions? How many scholarships will they lose?

Are doctors not allowed to grab your balls and make you cough anymore?

Ohio State, Michigan State, and now Michigan, what in the world is going on up in the Big Ten?

SIMON BOLIVAR without Missiles, without atomic bonbas, kicks out the Spanish imperialist, assassin, and looter of America, China, Russia, North Korea, they seem to fear trump and their elementary 'American Empire' does not have the 'balls' of SIMON BOLIVAR

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