Story Timeline

By OLewy
  • Larry Nassar joins the medical staff of USA Gymnastics as an athletic trainer.

    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.

    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

    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

    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.

    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.”

    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.”

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    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

    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.

    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