Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor, has been in the news recently due to a $138.7 million settlement announced by the US Justice Department with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against him. Additionally, Nassar made headlines after being assaulted by fellow inmates in federal prison, sparking concerns about the safety of high-profile prisoners in the federal Bureau of Prisons.
Born on August 16, 1963, Lawrence Gerard Nassar worked as an osteopathic physician and a professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Nassar's career came under scrutiny when numerous women, including prominent gymnasts, accused him of sexual abuse under the guise of medical treatment. In 2018, Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault and possession of child pornography. His case led to widespread outrage and calls for accountability within USA Gymnastics and other institutions that failed to protect the victims.