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.
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