Kathie Klages' trial begins

The Detroit News
Kathie Klages, right, sits with attorney Mary Chartier as they listen to testimony in the opening day in Klages' trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Kathie Klages, right, sits with attorney Mary Chartier as they listen to testimony in the opening day in Klages' trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
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Larissa Boyce, a former patient of Larry Nassar and youth gymnast under Kathie Klages, points out Klages in the courtroom during in the opening day in Klages trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Larissa Boyce, a former patient of Larry Nassar and youth gymnast under Kathie Klages, points out Klages in the courtroom during in the opening day in Klages trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
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State assistant attorney general Danielle Hagaman-Clark make her opening statement in the opening day of the trial for Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
State assistant attorney general Danielle Hagaman-Clark make her opening statement in the opening day of the trial for Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
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Kathie Klages, listens to testimony in the opening day in her trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Kathie Klages, listens to testimony in the opening day in her trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Defense attorney Takura Nyamfukudza makes an opening statement in the opening day of the trial for Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Defense attorney Takura Nyamfukudza makes an opening statement in the opening day of the trial for Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Larissa Boyce, a former patient of Larry Nassar and youth gymnast under Kathie Klages, testifies during the opening day in Klages trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Larissa Boyce, a former patient of Larry Nassar and youth gymnast under Kathie Klages, testifies during the opening day in Klages trial in Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, February 11, 2020. Klages, a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, is accused of lying to police about what she knew about the crimes of sex abuser Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
MSU Police Department Detective Lt. Andrea Munford, far left, testifies during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court February 11, 2020. Munford was questioned by Klages' defense attorney Mary Chartier, at podium. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
MSU Police Department Detective Lt. Andrea Munford, far left, testifies during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court February 11, 2020. Munford was questioned by Klages' defense attorney Mary Chartier, at podium. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
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(From left) Former athletes and Larry Nassar abuse survivors Louise Harder, Grace French, Danielle Moore and Emily Meinke stand in the crowded  Ingham County Circuit Court February 11, 2020, for the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
(From left) Former athletes and Larry Nassar abuse survivors Louise Harder, Grace French, Danielle Moore and Emily Meinke stand in the crowded Ingham County Circuit Court February 11, 2020, for the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk, center, speaks with (from left) state assistant attorney general Danielle Hagaman-Clark, state first assistant attorney general William Rollstin, and defense attorneys Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza at the bench February 11, 2020. Former MSU Gymnastics Kathie Klages is on trial and charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk, center, speaks with (from left) state assistant attorney general Danielle Hagaman-Clark, state first assistant attorney general William Rollstin, and defense attorneys Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza at the bench February 11, 2020. Former MSU Gymnastics Kathie Klages is on trial and charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
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Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages wipes away tears with a tissue in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020, as she listens to a recording of a police investigator interview with her played back as evidence. In the recording Klages denied being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages wipes away tears with a tissue in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020, as she listens to a recording of a police investigator interview with her played back as evidence. In the recording Klages denied being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages listens to testimony in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020.  Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages listens to testimony in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
David Dwyre, Supervisory Special Agent at the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testifies during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
David Dwyre, Supervisory Special Agent at the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testifies during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Defense attorney Mary Chartier questions witnesses during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020.  Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Defense attorney Mary Chartier questions witnesses during the trial of former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages talks to supporters and family in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Former MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages talks to supporters and family in Ingham County Circuit Court, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
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Former youth gymnast Larissa Boyce, center left, is hugged by fellow Larry Nassar abuse survivor Jen Hayes, center right, after Boyce testified in Ingham County Circuit Court in the trial of MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Former youth gymnast Larissa Boyce, center left, is hugged by fellow Larry Nassar abuse survivor Jen Hayes, center right, after Boyce testified in Ingham County Circuit Court in the trial of MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News
Former youth gymnast Larissa Boyce, right is hugged outside the courtroom after Boyce testified in Ingham County Circuit Court in the trial of MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages, February 11, 2020.  Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Former youth gymnast Larissa Boyce, right is hugged outside the courtroom after Boyce testified in Ingham County Circuit Court in the trial of MSU Gymnastics coach Kathie Klages, February 11, 2020. Klages is charged with lying to investigators and denies being told by young gymnasts about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar.
Rod Sanford, Special To Detroit News