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Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar Pleads Guilty to Molestation Charges

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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 communi

Juventus v Barcelona: Champions League – live!

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 Juventus’ Douglas Costa races Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo for the ball. Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters View more sharing options Shares 63 Bryan Armen Graham @bryanagraham Wednesday 22 November 2017  21.37 GMT First published on Wednesday 22 November 2017 18.45 GMT Show 1h ago Half-time: Juventus 0-0 Barcelona 2h ago The teams! 1d ago Preamble Match stats Possession 60 40 BAR 60 JUV 40 % Goal attempts Juventus Off target 5 Barcelona Off target 6 Juventus On target 4 Barcelona On target 1 Corners 2 3 Fouls 11 11 Offsides 0 1 Show 0s ago 21:37 90 min+2:  Dybala takes the corner and nothing comes of it. That will most likely be that. Facebook Twitter Google plus Advertisement 1m ago 21:36 90 min+2:  Matuidi taken out along the left flank by Pique, who is shown a yellow. Clear foul, that. Moments later, Dybala rips a low shot from the edge of the area that forces