Larry Nassar pleads guilty to molesting gymnasts under 13

Larry Nassar confessed to sexually penetrating multiple young girls who were as young as 10 during a court hearing on Wednesday.

As part of his plea deal, Nassar will now face at least 25 years in prison after initially being charged with 22 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Ingham County Circuit Court on Wednesday, acknowledging that he sexually penetrated the young women and that they were not old enough to give consent.

He broke down in tears at one point, while his most famous victim voiced her rage at the man who allegedly assaulted her on Twitter.

‘Court referring to Larry as DOCTOR Nassar. I AM DISGUSTED. I am very disappointed,’ wrote Ali Raisman.

‘He does NOT deserve that. Larry is disgusting. Larry is a MONSTER not a doctor.’

Nassar said he hoped his plea would help ‘to move the community forward and stop the hurting’ before adding: ‘I pray the rosary every day for forgiveness’

In his statement he also said: ‘I want them to heal. I want this community to heal. I have no animosity toward anyone. I just want healing. It’s time.’

Pedophile: Larry Nassar (above) entered a guilty plea to seven charges of molesting girls as young as 10 in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday

Breakdown: He broke down in tears while he confessed to ‘sexually penetrating’ his victims and will face 25 to 40 years in prison for each count

Victims: There are over 125 additional women who have accused him of sexual assault, including Ali Raisman, Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney (Douglas, Raisman and Maroney in 2012)

Lashing out: ‘Court referring to Larry as DOCTOR Nassar. I AM DISGUSTED. I am very disappointed,’ wrote Ali Raisman

Raisman is one of three members of the 2010 London Olympics team who has made claims against Nassar, with Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney also coming forward with allegations

The victims of these offenses will now be allowed to speak at Nassar’s sentencing hearing on January 12, which could put him behind bars for life based on the judge’s decision.

That means that over 125 women could be addressing the predator in court.

It is not known if Douglas, Raisman of Maroney will be among them however, as it will only be those who reported incidents to Michigan State University that will be allowed to address the court.

Nassar was forced to verbally confess to each offense in court, and agreed to wearing a monitoring device and have his electronic activity monitored for life as port of the plea.

At the end of the hearing, the presiding judge had a few words for Nassar.

‘You used that position of trust that you had in the most vile way — to abuse children,’ said Ingham County Judge Rosemarie Aquilina.

‘I agree that now is a time of healing, but it might take them a lifetime of healing while you spend your lifetime behind bars thinking about what you did in taking away their childhood.’

Nassar is also awaiting federal sentencing after he was found in possession of pornography and is facing additional charges in another Michigan county.

LARRY NASSAR’S VICTIMS

Victim A disclosed that she was 10 years old the first time she was sexually assaulted by Nassar. At Twistars, Nassar would come on Monday nights to treat the gymnasts. Nassar would use the back room at the gym to work. This particular Monday, Victim A signed up to see Nassar. Nassar was to readjust her ribs. While pressing on her back, Nassar pulled her leotard up and touched her vagina. Victim A stated Nassar’s bare hand and fingers went “in between the flaps” of her vagina. Victim A stated she felt “grossed out”. Nassar did not wear gloves, did not tell her he would be vaginally penetrating her nor did he obtain consent from either Victim A or Victim A’s parents.

Victim B stated her mother would sit in front of her. Nassar would massage her buttocks, hamstrings, and IT bands. As Nassar massaged Victim B, he would put his fingers in her vagina and thumb in her anus. Victim B stated that one time, he “wiggled” his finger in her vagina. Nassar would penetrate her vagina and anus during the entire appointment, which was about a half hour. Victim B was under the age of 13 at the time of each of these assaults.

Victim C was 15 years old when she was treated by Nassar. Victim C’s first appointment with Nassar was on February 2, 2000. Nassar evaluated Victim C. Nassar told her that her back muscles were not “firing properly”, causing extra back pressure. Nassar suggested myofascial release and osteopathic sports massage. While she was standing, Nassar inserted two fingers into her vagina. Victim C reported she was aware of inter-vaginal treatment, but didn’t know what it looked like. Nassar did not wear gloves and did not obtain consent from Victim C or her mother

Victim D stated Nassar massaged her vagina underneath her underwear and put his hand inside her vagina. Nassar did not use gloves or lubricant. Victim D and her mother were never told by Nassar that he would be vaginally penetrating her nor did they consent

Raisman detailed the alleged assaults that she endured for years while being treated by Nassar in her new book Fierce.

She wrote that it all began when she was 15 and practicing through her pain in Australia ahead of a meet.

A USA Gymnastics official suggested that she get treated by Dr. Nassar, saying that the registered osteopath who was a volunteer with the organization could help her sore heels and back pain.

‘I didn’t want to be labeled as uncooperative, so finally I said okay,’ wrote Raisman.

She immediately realized something was different than her previous treatments, but said nothing at the time.

‘There was something about the massage that made me uncomfortable, but the staff member’s words stuck in my head,’ stated Raisman.

This is the same story many of Nassar’s accusers have told, alleging that he would digitally penetrate them anally and vaginally with ungloved hands under the guise of treatment.

Raisman said that she will not go into specific detail about Nassar’s alleged abuse.

‘When I lay on my stomach to have my hamstrings worked on, towels were draped over my hips and buttocks for privacy and to ensure there was no inappropriate skin-to-skin contact. They never, ever crossed any lines in where they massaged,’ wrote Raisman.

‘And there was never a moment when their methods made me uncomfortable. It was different with Larry.’

She went on to say: ‘I would lie on the table, my hands involuntarily balling themselves into fists as his ungloved hands worked their way under my clothing. ‘Treatment sessions’ with him always made me feel tense and uncomfortable.’

Raisman began to realize over the years that other girls also had this issue while attending camps around the country.

It was at one of those camps that during a conversation with one girl she said: ‘I feel like if it wasn’t okay he would’ve already been fired. Someone would have said something it it was wrong.’

That is what may have kicked off the investigation into Nassar revealed Raisman, who writes that a coach who overheard her comment told an official with USA Gymnastics.

‘Alarm bells went off in her head,’ wrote Raisman.

‘And then she did the right thing: She spoke up.’

The investigation into Dr. Nassar also caused problems for Raisman however, who said she justified his behavior.

And when she asked to speak with the investigator again having realized she was being assaulted, Raisman says that USA Gymnastics asked her to stop speaking about Nassar with any other person.

USA Gymnastics said earlier this month that they were ‘appalled’ by the allegations against Nassar, stating: ‘We are committed to doing what is right, and we want to work with Aly and all interested athletes to keep athletes safe.’

Douglas meanwhile came forward with her allegations on Tuesday in a statement.

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