Case 6: The Larry Nassar Case
Time & Location: 1990s-2016, Michigan, USA
Victim: Hundreds of female athletes
Background: Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team doctor, was accused of sexually abusing hundreds of young female athletes under the guise of medical treatment. The abuse spanned over two decades and occurred at various locations, including Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics facilities. Nassar’s victims included some of the most prominent gymnasts in the world, and his actions were facilitated by a lack of oversight and accountability within the institutions he worked for.
Current Status: Nassar was arrested and subsequently sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after being found guilty on multiple counts of sexual abuse. The scandal prompted investigations into the institutions that employed him, leading to resignations and policy changes at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. The case also spurred a nationwide movement advocating for better protections for athletes and stricter regulations to prevent such abuses in the future.
