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Larry Nassar joins the medical staff of USA Gymnastics as an athletic trainer.
Who: Larry Nassar- MSU
What: Nassar joined the medical staff
Where: MSU
When: 1986
Why: Because this was the start of all of this -
Nassar assaults a 12-year-old girl under the guide of medical research, The alleged assaults took place at a gymnastics facility near Lansing as well as Nassar’s apartment.
Who: Nassar, 12-year-old girl
What: One of Nassars first assaults
Where: Gymnastic Facility near Lansing as well as his apartment
When: 1992
Why: Because this is how we would get away with it -
Olympic medalist Jamie Dantzscher says that she was abused by Nassar beginning when she was 12 years old after she was sent for treatment for lower back pain. the abuse occurred over a six-year period
Who: Nassar and Jamie Dantzscher
What: When Jamie Dantzscher was first abused
Where: MSU
When: 1994
Why: Because this abuse took place over a 6 year period -
Nassar is named gymnastics team physician and assistant professor at Michigan State University
Who: Nassar
What: He was named the teams physician
Where: Michigan State University
When: 1997
Why: Because this game him access to more people to abuse -
Larissa Boyce, a 16-year-old high school student in Williamston, sees Nassar for treatment. she was abused by Nassar during treatment. She recalls telling a coach, who then instructed her to tell Michigan State gymnastics coach Kathie Klages.
Who: Larissa Boyce, Nassar, Kathie Klages
What: The first to try and report the abuse
Where: MSU, Williamston
When: 1997
Why: Because she tried to report it -
A MSU XC athlete tells athletic program staff she was sexually assaulted by Nassar while receiving treatment for an injured hamstring, her concerns were dismissed by a coach who said Nassar was “an Olympic doctor” and “knew what he was doing.”
Who: MSU XC athlete, Nassar, Coach
What: Another dismissed case of abuse
Where: MSU
When: 1999
Why: This proves how much MSU did about it (nothing) -
MSU softball player Tiffany Thomas Lopez tells trainers Nassar was sexually inappropriate during treatments, Lopez says she was told that “she was fortunate to receive the best medical care possible from a world-renowned doctor.”
Who: Tiffany Lopez, Nassar, and 3 A.T's and a staff member
What: Another assault report sent down the drain
Where: MSU
When: 2000
Why: Because its more proof that they just denied all proof of abuse -
The Indianapolis Star publishes an ongoing investigation into sexual abuse inside USA Gymnastics, which is the first time the story is learned about by the wider public.
Who: The Indianapolis Star, USA Gymnastics and U.S Citizens
What: The Indianapolis Star publishes about an investigation into sex abuse in U.S Gymnastics
Where: The U.S
When: Aug 24th 2k16
Why: Because this got our nation talking about this. -
Denhollander files police complaint against Nassar with Michigan State University police. She alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Nassar in 2000 when she was 15 years old.
Who: Denhollander, Nassar, MSU Police
What: Denhollander files a police report against Nassar
Where: MSU
When: Aug 29th 2k16
Why: Because this one started Nassars downfall -
Nassar is reassigned from all clinical duties at Michigan State University.
Who: Nassar, MSU
What: He was reassigned from all clinical duties
Where: MSU
When: Aug, 30th 2k16
Why: Because he had his duties taken from him immediatly -
Nassar is charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual abuse. MI Attorney General Bill Schuette reveals that roughly 50 complaints have been received during his office’s investigation into Nassar
Who: Nassar, Attorney General Bill Schuette
What: Nassar was charged with criminal sex abuse
Where: East Lansing
When: November 22nd 2016
Why: Because he finally got charged for what he deserved. -
Larry Nassar, a former employee of Michigan State University, was charged with 22 felony counts of criminal sexual conduct by the Michigan Attorney General.
Who: Nassar, Michigan Attorney General
What: Nassar was charged with 22 accounts of criminal sexual conduct
Where: East Lansing
When: Feb, 22 2017
Why: Because all the abuse accusations are catching up to him. -
156 women read Victim Impact Statements during an 8 day sentencing hearing for Nassar in Ingham County Circuit Court in Michigan. Kyle Stephens opened the testimony with an account of abuse by Nassar beginning in 1998 when she was 6 years old
Who: 156 Women, Nassar, Kyle Stephens
What: 156 women read abuse stories
Where: Ingham County Circuit Court Michigan
When: Jan 16-24 2018
Why: Because a huge amount of women read these abuse stories -
Judge Janice Cunningham sentences Larry Nassar to 40 to 125 years in prison on 3 charges of criminal sexual misconduct in Eaton County Court. The Eaton County case involves sexual assaults at Twistars Gymnastics Club
Who: Judge Janice Cunningham, Nassar
What: The Judge sentenced Nassar to 40 to 125 years
Where: Eaton County Court, Twistars Gymnastics Club.
When: Feb 15, 2018
Why: Because this is when Nassar got sentenced -
The USOC announces new reforms and initiatives in response to abuses of Larry Nassar, including providing funding and resources for support and counseling for gymnasts impacted.
Who: The USOC, The Gymnasts
What: The USOC is providing help for all those affected by Nassar
Where: Wherever the gymnasts are
When: Feb 28, 2018
Why: Because now the gymnasts can finally get help and try to move on from this. -
Where I think this story is headed
I think this story is important because it shows that women can come out and be strong. I think this will lead to women knowing they can be powerful and stand up for themselves
