Whistleblower in Michigan doctor sexual abuse case to speak

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The whistleblower in the University of Michigan sexual abuse case and another accuser are scheduled to speak at a news conference Thursday.

Attorney Parker Stinar, part of a Denver-based firm retained by ex-athletes accusing Dr. Robert E. Anderson of assault, says a former Wolverine wrestler will read parts of his letter that detail his previous complaints and correspondence he received from the university.

Stinar says the whistleblower and another victim will be available for interviews. He also represents former Olympic and Michigan wrestler Andy Hrovat, the first former athlete to publicly say Anderson touched him inappropriately and added the physician’s reputation for such conduct was well known among teammates.

The revelations echo high-profile sexual abuse allegations made against sports doctors at other universities.

Last week, the university’s president apologized to “anyone who was harmed” by Anderson and offered counseling services. The school says it has started an investigation into Anderson’s behavior following abuse allegations from five former patients.

Officials have acknowledged some university employees were aware of accusations against the doctor prior to a 2018 complaint, sent by a wrestler who is expected to speak publicly Thursday, that led to a police investigation.