Larry Nassar is a former American sports doctor who worked for Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
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He was born on 16 August 1963 and is widely known for the heinous crimes of sexual abuse.
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Nassar used his position of trust and authority to exploit hundreds of young girls and women under the guise of medical treatment.
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During his career, Nassar sexually assaulted several athletes, primarily gymnasts, under the pretext of providing medical care.
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His victims included prominent Olympic athletes such as Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
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Nassar's abuse came to light in 2016 when investigative journalists and testimony from victims exposed the extent of his crimes.
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In 2018, he was indicted on multiple charges of sexual assault, child pornography and other related crimes.
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He was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for his crimes.
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The case against Nassar led to significant scrutiny of the institutions that failed to protect victims and allowed his abuse to continue for many years.
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It started a conversation about the importance of protecting young athletes and addressing the culture of silence surrounding abuse in sports.