GRAND RAPIDS (WWJ) – A plea deal hearing for a former doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymastics has been set.
Dr. Larry Nassar will appear in federal court in Grand Rapids on Tuesday at 10:30 am. He’s charged with obtaining, possessing and destroying child pornography. It was reported on Saturday that Nassar has agreed to plead guilty to these three charges.
READ MORE: Michigan Matters: Impacting Health & Well-Being Across Metro RegionAccording to documents obtained by the Lansing State Journal, the plea deal does not include a sentence agreement but Nassar will have to register as a sex offender.
READ MORE: Detroit Police Department To Host Drive-Up Candy Stations On Oct. 31 At All PrecinctsEach one of these charges carries a possible penalty of five to 20 years in prison.
MORE NEWS: Metro Detroit Woman Files Lawsuit Against Walmart, Says Discriminated Against By ManagersNassar also faces trial in three Michigan sexual assault cases. Those three cases include 22 first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.