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Nassar back in court
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was back in court for the first day of his final sentencing hearing. A Michigan judge says 265 young women have come forward with stories of sexual abuse. Dozens of them are delivering statements in the Eaton County courtroom. Laura Podesta reports.
Nassar victim speaks out
Jessica Thomashow, 17, appeared in a Michigan courtroom to speak at disgraced doctor Larry Nassar's final sentencing hearing for molesting female athletes. Jessica told the court her life changed when Nassar's abuse was exposed in the Indianapolis Star newspaper.
MSU reporter on Nassar scandal
Michigan State University remains under scrutiny in the wake of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing. MSU student newspaper reporter Rachel Fradette joins CBSN to talk about the campus reaction to the scandal.
USA Gymnastics & MSU Under Fire For Nass
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette gave an update Saturday on his investigation into Michigan State University, in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal. Schuette, who is running for governor, said "it is abundantly clear that a full and complete investigation of what happened at Michigan State from the president's office down is required."
Teal Out at MSU
Fans in the student section at Michigan State University's home basketball game wore teal shirts Friday night to honor the sexual assault victims. The school's longtime doctor, Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison earlier this week for sexual abusing more than 150 young women and girls. The school's president and athletic director have announced their resignations.
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MSU and Larry Nassar
There is more fallout from the scandal involving Larry Nassar after the former USA Gymnastics doctor was sentenced this week to as much as 175 years in prison for abusing young girls. Dr. Jon LaPook reports there are serious questions about how Michigan State University responded to complaints.
Nassar sexual abuse fallout
The U.S. Olympic Committee is demanding all USA Gymnastics board members resign over the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. More than 150 women and girls, including Olympic gymnasts, have accused the former doctor of abuse. A judge sentenced Nassar to up to 175 years in prison. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Nassar faces prison time
Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison Wednesday. The first story about sexual abuse taking place at USA gymnastics was published in August of 2016 by a team of reporters from The Indianapolis Star. Marisa Kwiatkowski is an investigative reporter for The Indianapolis Star and part of the team that broke the story. She joins CBSN to discuss the reporting efforts that led to Nassar's conviction.
Nassar scandal resignation
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon has resigned over the Larry Nassar scandal. Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics sports doctor who had also worked at the university, has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for molesting female athletes. Detroit News reporter Kim Kozlowski joined CBSN to discuss allegations that the university knew of Nassar's abuse before he was exposed.
Larry Nassar sentenced
Larry Nassar, a former Olympic doctor, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison Wednesday for sexually abusing women and girls while working for Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. The president of Michigan State is also stepping down in the wake of the scandal. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
MSU president resigns
Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon will resign in the wake of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing.
1/24/18: CBSN Evening News
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Larry Nassar sentenced
Disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting young athletes. But now victims say there needs to be an investigation into how the abuse was allowed to take place. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Disgraced doc sentenced
Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics sports doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the case.
Survivor speaks out
Mattie Larson, an American gymnast and survivor of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, spoke out after the disgraced former USA Gymnastics sports doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison. Larson shared her thoughts after the sentencing with Reena Ninan on CBSN.
Larry Nassar sentenced
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced former Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar to 40 to 175 years in prison on Wednesday following the statements of over 150 victims. Nassar admitted molesting some of the country's top gymnasts for years. "I just signed your death warrant," Aquilina said.
Mattie Larson speaks out
Former U.S. national champion gymnast Mattie Larson joined CBSN Wednesday following the sentencing of Larry Nassar, a former Michigan sports doctor. Larson was among those who spoke out against Nassar before he was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison.
Nassar accuser speaks out
Rachael Denhollander, one of the first women to publicly identify herself as one of Larry Nassar's young victims, spoke in court on the seventh day of a hearing that has given girls, young women and their parents a chance to confront the disgraced Michigan sports doctor. Nassar faces a minimum prison term of 25 to 40 years on molestation charges.
Larry Nassar to be sentenced
NCAA is opening an investigation into how Michigan State handled sexual abuse allegations against former U.S. Olympic doctor, Larry Nassar. More than 150 victims have come forward to read aloud their statements against Nassar since last week in court. Nassar is expected to be sentenced Wednesday. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
USA Gymnastics shakeup
Gold medal Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is calling for an independent investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse accusations against former team doctor Larry Nassar. More than 100 women and girls have testified against Nassar, with more expected to speak out today. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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USA Gymnastics board members resign
Three USA Gymnastics board members resigned from their positions amid fallout surrounding disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. The announcement Monday comes as more sexual abuse victims share their stories at Nassar's sentencing hearing. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
MSU billing gymnasts
Disgraced Olympics and Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar listened to more victim statements Monday ahead of sentencing. Among them was 15-year-old Emma Ann Miller who addressed the court with her mother by her side. She said Nassar sexually assaulted her on "multiple occasions" at his Michigan State University (MSU) practice. She said her last appointment with Nassar was in 2016, shortly before he was suspended.
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