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    USA Gymnastics Doctor Pleads Guilty To Assault, Faces Decades In Prison

    Larry Nassar, the former team doctor for USA Gymnastics, has admitted molesting seven girls. Well over 100 women and girls have accused him of sexual assault.
    by Camila Domonoske Nov 22, 2017 2 minutes
    Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is seen in court on June 23 in Mason, Mich., as he stood trial on multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Nassar has pleaded guilty and faces decades in prison.

    Dr. Larry Nassar, the former Michigan State University sports doctor and USA Gymnastics team doctor accused of molesting or assaulting more than 100 girls and women, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and faces decades in prison.

    This state criminal case involved seven of his accusers. There are other criminal charges pending, and have sued Nassar in civil cases.

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