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The Women Who Brought Down Larry Nassar

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Maggie Nichols, who survived sexual abuse by Larry Nassar
Oklahoma gymnast Maggie Nichols answers questions during an interview in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Nichols is Athlete A, the first person to tell USA Gymnastics that sports doctor Larry Nassar was sexually abusing her. Nichols wants to let it be known that though the culture of sport at its highest levels hurt her, gymnastics also has helped her heal. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

Larry Nassar, doctor to Olympic and USA national team gymnasts, has been accused by over 500 women of sexually abusing them as children and adolescents. Our guest spoke with 25 of those women, uncovering the untold stories of the survivors who brought him to justice after three decades of abuse.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Abigail Pesta Guest

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