Larry Nassar
Physician Larry Nassar was convicted for crimes against patients and for federal child exploitation offenses.
At a glance
- What happened
- He exploited his position as a trusted doctor to abuse girls and women seeking athletic medical treatment. Numerous survivors provided accounts of abuse before his sentencing.
- When
- Accusations preceded investigations in 2016. Federal sentencing in 2017 and state sentencing in 2018.
- Where
- Michigan, including Michigan State University and gymnastics programs.
- Why / motive
- He exploited the trust placed in medical professionals.
- Outcome
- Sentenced to 60 years in federal prison and separate lengthy Michigan state prison terms.
Who is involved
- Larry Nassar — subject
Sources
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/2017_1207_Nassar“DOJ records 60-year sentence for federal offenses.”
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