William Strampel: The Former Dean of the State of Michigan Convicted of Misconduct at the Office

The criminal complaint details the statements of four female students accusing her of using her power as dean to sexually assault and harass them, as well as soliciting nude photos of these women, according to court documents. .

Strampel's defense team is "very happy" not to have been convicted of sex crimes, but it also feels a "mix of emotions" about other convictions, said defense lawyer John Dakmak to CNN.

"We are discussing in the very near future the opportunity to appeal," Dakmak told CNN.

The charges were laid as part of the investigation of Michigan's special attorney, William Forsyth, about how Nassar – the doctor of the MSU Women's Gymnastics team and the gymnastics team Olympic Games – have been able to abuse more than 200 girls and women in two decades.

Strampel was the boss of Nassar before the former doctor pleaded guilty to charges of criminal sexual behavior and child pornography. Nassar was sentenced to long prison terms.

In February 2018, the State of Michigan decided to revoke the mandate of Strampel. He retired from his position as Dean in December, citing health problems.

"Today's verdict underscores the need for the state of Michigan to continue to improve the climate for all faculty, staff and students of the university," he said. CNN, Emily Guerrant, spokeswoman for the state of Michigan.

"We will continue to struggle against the culture that has allowed odious behavior as we are working on meaningful actions to be more aware and responsible." We have improved our deans' review process, our patient care policies and our College. of osteopathic medicine is developing research for a strategic plan to improve and evaluate the educational climate.We know that we still have work to do and we are determined to make the necessary changes. "

Strampel is expected to be sentenced on July 31, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.