Gymnast Mattie Larson said she purposely hurt herself to avoid Larry Nassar
 

Gymnast Mattie Larson said she purposely hurt herself to avoid Larry Nassar
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Former gymnast Mattie Larson was so desperate to avoid Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics physician who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting multiple women, she tried to give herself a concussion so she wouldn't have to see him.*

During her testimony at the sentencing hearing for Nassar on Tuesday, Larson detailed her horrific experiences with the physician at Karolyi Ranch in Texas, which was used as an Olympic training site. Overall, more than 100 women have accused Nassar of sexual assault.*

SEE ALSO: Olympian Simone Biles also accuses USA Gymnastics doctor of sexual abuse


"I was willing to physically hurt myself to get out of the abuse I received at that ranch," she said.* Read more...

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