Disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar removed from Michigan sex offender registry

Convicted offender among 20,000 people removed from list after state supreme court ruling on Sora registration law

Larry Nassar, the former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics physician convicted of sexually abusing girls and women over a period of decades while claiming to provide medical treatment, has been removed from Michigan’s sex offender registry thanks to a legal technicality.

Thousands of other offenders were also taken off that list after a court ruling involving how the state’s registration law can be applied.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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Source: The Guardian World