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Former USA sports doctor slapped with 175 years jail sentence for sexual offences

Dr Lawrence Nassar in court [Photo: Courtesy]

“I just signed your death warrant.” That was a statement by Michigan State-based Judge Rosemarie Aquilina that nailed the sorry fate of former American Gymnastics team Doctor Lawrence G. Nassar, who could no hide his teary face in the court room.

Dr Lawrence Nassar has been handed 40 to 175 years jail sentence, after being found guilty of molesting young girls who sought his medical services.

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