The sports doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing many of the young female athletes under his care has reportedly been stabbed multiple times in prison.
On Sunday, another prisoner of the United State Penitentiary Coleman in Florida allegedly stabbed Larry Nassar. The attacker is said to have driven a knife into Nassar’s back and chest, according to statements provided to the Associated Press.
Nassar is said to be in stable condition.
In 2018, Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in jail upon pleading guilty to several felony counts of criminal sexual misconduct. The charges stem from his time working as an osteopathic sports physician at both Michigan State University and Indiana-based United States of America Gymnastics, spanning two decades.
Charges were first brought against Nassar in late 2016 while the first allegations of sexual abuse had been made in 2015.
During the prosecution, more than 156 victims, including famed Olympian and gold medalist Simone Biles, provided testimony concerning the abuse. More than $800 million in damages were paid to the victims.
Although Nassar pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, he later attempted to appeal his sentencing. He claimed that the judge had treated him unfairly.
The presiding judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Ingham County’s 30th circuit court said numerous provocative statements during the sentencing.
Her remarks included “I just signed your death warrant” in reference to his prison term as well as a suggestion that Nassar would “wither” in jail, similar to the demise of the wicked witch in “The Wizard of Oz,” per PBS.
Ultimately, the Michigan Supreme Court rejected his appeal.
Nassar is also serving several decades in prison for child pornography. In that case, U.S. District Judge Janet Neff determined that he “should never again have access to children,” per the New York Post.
The Dallas Express will continue to follow the story as more details become available.
