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Blackwell reportedly conducted own investigation, violated policy

Former MSU football staff member Curtis Blackwell "took it upon himself to investigate" the alleged sexual assault by three ex-MSU football players, according to MSU police documents obtained by the Lansing State Journal through the Freedom of Information Act.

According to the police report, Blackwell conducted his own interviews to determine if the sex was consensual. He did not share the information he gathered with police or MSU's Title IX office.

Blackwell was suspended with pay Feb. 9, the same day the three football players were suspended from the team. His contract with the university was not renewed and expired in May.