Larry Nassar, the disgraced sports doctor convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was involved in an altercation on Sunday at the United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida. Larry Nassar reportedly attacked multiple times serving prison
During the incident, Nassar sustained multiple stab wounds, including at least two in the neck, according to a source familiar with the details of the attack. The attack was reported by the Associated Press on Monday. Nassar’s current condition is stable after being stabbed in the back and chest, as reported by two individuals with knowledge of the incident who were not authorized to publicly discuss it.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, when contacted by ESPN, declined to confirm the identity or health condition of any inmate, citing security concerns. However, they did provide a statement acknowledging that an assault took place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at approximately 2:35 pm, at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Coleman II in Sumterville, Florida. Immediate life-saving measures were undertaken by responding staff, and emergency medical services (EMS) were called for further treatment and evaluation. The inmate was then transported to a local hospital. The Bureau of Prisons mentioned that no other staff or inmates were harmed during the incident and that the FBI has been informed. They also stated that an internal investigation is underway.
Larry Nassar, aged 59, was sentenced in 2017 to 60 years in prison on child pornography charges. Subsequently, in 2018, he received an additional sentence of 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists. In addition, in February 2018, he was sentenced to an extra 40 to 125 years in a Michigan state prison after pleading guilty to three more counts of sexual assault in Eaton County, Michigan.
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Initially housed in a prison in Tucson, Arizona, Nassar was attacked shortly after being integrated into the general prison population. As a result, authorities transferred him to his current location—a maximum-security federal prison located approximately 90 minutes away from Tampa.
Former gymnast Rachael Denhollander, who was the first woman to publicly accuse Larry Nassar of sexual assault, expressed her reaction to the recent attack on the former gymnastics doctor via Twitter. Denhollander stated that none of the women she has spoken with are rejoicing about the incident but are instead grieving the widespread damage caused by Nassar. She also mentioned the difficult reality that protecting others from him came with the expectation that such an incident might occur eventually.
Sarah Klein, an attorney and victim advocate who was the first known woman to be abused by Nassar, expressed her desire for him to face the severe prison sentence he received as a result of the survivors’ voices. Klein made it clear that she does not support violence, deeming it morally wrong, and stating that death would be an easy way out for Nassar.
Larry Nassar confessed to sexually assaulting athletes during his employment at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, an organization responsible for training Olympic gymnasts. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
In 2018, during victim impact statements, numerous athletes provided testimonies stating that they had disclosed Nassar’s sexual abuse to adults throughout his extensive two-decade history of misconduct. These adults included coaches and athletic trainers. Regrettably, their reports were not properly addressed or reported.
Over 100 women, including Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, collectively pursued over $1 billion in compensation from the federal government due to the FBI’s failure to intervene after becoming aware of allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015. It was not until 2016, more than a year later, that he was arrested by the Michigan State University police.
Michigan State University, accused of missed opportunities to prevent Nassar’s actions over several years, reached a settlement of $500 million with over 300 women and girls who were victims of his assaults. Additionally, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee agreed to a settlement of $380 million. These settlements were made to provide restitution and acknowledge the harm suffered by the survivors.
