Larry Nassar, the disgraced former doctor of USA Gymnastics who pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges in 2017, has been stabbed multiple times by another inmate in prison. However, he is reported to be in stable condition. The assault took place at the U.S. Penitentiary Coleman in Florida on Sunday afternoon, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons has launched an investigation into the incident. Nassar, who is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence, was stabbed ten times, including in the neck, back, and chest.
Nassar’s conviction in 2018 came after a harrowing week-long hearing where 160 of his victims, most of whom were minors when they were abused, bravely shared their stories. Among his victims were Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney. Since the scandal, both USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, Nassar’s former employer, have reached significant settlements with the victims.
The recent assault on Nassar highlights the need for continued awareness and action against sexual abuse in sports. In a July 2021 report, the Justice Department Inspector General revealed major errors by the FBI that allowed Nassar to continue abusing more victims before his arrest. This report, along with the testimonies from Biles, Maroney, and others, shed light on the negligence of the FBI in handling the investigation.
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder that the fight against sexual abuse is ongoing, and that accountability is crucial in order to protect athletes and prevent such abuses from happening again in the future.
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