Decision to Assault Was ‘Precise’ ‘Calculable’ ‘Despicable’ Judge Says
After seven days of testimony from more than 150 girls and women who say they were sexually abused by ex-doctor Larry Nassar, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced the former top Olympic physician to 40 to 175 years in prison.
“You do not deserve to walk outside of a prison ever again,” Judge Aquilina said. “I’ve just signed your death warrant.”
“You remain a danger,” she added.
“It stops now,” Judge Aquilina told the women who bravely confronted their abuser. “Speak out like these survivors and become part of the army.”
In a stunning moment Judge Aquilina confronted Nassar, asking him, “Would you like to withdraw your plea? Because you are guilty.”
Nassar responded by saying he had already said his piece.
And she continued to confront him.
“You, sir, decided to plea because there was no medical treatment. You did this for your pleasure and your control.”
“168 buckets of water were placed on your so-called match that got out of control,” the judge said, referring to his victims. At one point the judge told them they are no longer victims but survivors.
Judge Aquilina also told the former physician, “I wouldn’t send my dogs to you, sir.”
Aquilina also chastised Nassar, saying it’s clear that even after hearing all the survivors confront him, he still doesn’t get it.
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