Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar Pleads Guilty to Molestation Charges
Dr. Larry Nassar appeared in court on Wednesday. At least seven former members of the United States gymnastics team have publicly said they were abused by Nassar. Credit Paul Sancya/Associated Press The team doctor accused of molesting scores of young athletes while working with the United States gymnastics team and Michigan State University pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual assault on Wednesday in Ingham County (Mich.) Circuit Court. He is expected to face at least 25 years in prison. Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, 54, was charged with the molestation of seven girls, most of whom were gymnasts, but he has been accused of various levels of inappropriate or abusive sexual behavior by a group of more than 130 women and girls, including the Olympic gold medalists Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas. Sentencing is set for Jan. 12. The victims will have an opportunity to speak. In a brief statement on Wednesday, Dr. Nassar said he made the plea “to move the com...