Boy Scouts Of America Abuse Investigated By Michigan AG, MSP

LANSING, MI — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan State Police are launching a joint investigation into the Boy Scouts of America for sex abuse allegations.

“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 Tuesday. “We stand ready to fight for those wronged by people they should have been able to trust."

State authorities said that while they gather information on abuse allegations, the agencies are asking anyone who may have been victimized to come forward.

“We’re pleased to partner with the Attorney General’s office on this important investigation,” Michigan State Police Director Col. Joe Gasper said. “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.”

The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in 2020 in part due to the large number of boys who were reportedly molested while partaking in the scouts.

The investigation will include prosecutors, special agents and victim advocates with the attorney general's office, according to the news release.

Nessel's office is asking anyone who may have been abused in relation to the Boy Scouts of America to call the investigation hotline at (844) 324-3374.