Patti Vasquez is joined by Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou. The East Lansing Democrat talks about allegations of sexual abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts. 

Summary:
- Rep. Tsernoglou detailed the shocking scale of abuse revealed in a 100-page report regarding the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
- The report claims that over seven decades, nearly 50 adults in leadership positions were accused of sexually abusing and exploiting more than 70 former students.
- The investigation highlighted a culture of complicity where staff and leadership allowed inappropriate behaviors, such as teachers taking students to private residences or on unauthorized field trips.
- Significant connections to Jeffrey Epstein were noted, including his time as a camper in 1967 and subsequent donations to the institution.
- Tsernoglou addressed her recent removal from legislative committees and her efforts regarding legislation H.R. 284.
- She contends her removal from committee assignments was an act of retaliation by Republican leadership following her press conference demanding answers about the school.
- Regarding H.R. 284, there has been no recent movement due to the legislature being out of session, though sessions are expected to resume in late August.

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