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University of Central Florida

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2018

Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics, Olympics, MSU, Docters, Sexual abuse, Abuse of power

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The Nasser Case, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 2018

The Nasser Case, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The reaction to the statements made by victims at Larry Nassar’s trial has been dramatic as the horrifying details of decades of sexual abuse rolled out into the courtroom, then on television, and across social media. The women who appeared in court to confront Nassar have been praised for their courage and strength. The reality of the ordeal that they endured in silence was shocking and appalling.