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        Victims Confront Gymnastics Doctor During Sex Abuse Sentencing 
    Several women accused former USA gymnastics team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced to 40-125 years in prison. 
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Victims Confront Gymnastics Doctor During Sex Abuse Sentencing

Several women accused former USA gymnastics team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced to 40-125 years in prison.

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