Jacob Moore, Larry Nassar’s First Male Accuser, In His First Live Interview | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@annd.h.1336]

Brave guy for speaking out

[@JulieR73]

Absolutely

[@CROSSTATT]

Ann D.H. He sure is. I have a lot of respect for Jacob. He seems like a great guy. That awful Larry had no right to abuse him or anyone else.

[@CROSSTATT]

vidvidvid First of all, this boy is telling the truth. Second of all, paedophilia has nothing to do with homosexuality. Therefore, you have no right to call Jacob a liar.

[@vidvidvid2012]

He is a liar. You're just gullible. If there's no money involved, he wouldn't have claimed he was abused. YOu do know there's a civil suit against Nassar , right?

[@jayhawk88z]

he's lying Larry not a homosexual

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

Since Larry preyed on a boy as well, that means this probably wasn't the only boy who was abused. Guys are usually not willing to admit stuff like this.

[@itsme-uk5ki]

this! ^

[@missmoxie9188]

Sad but true I wish male victims could come forward more often

[@missmoxie9188]

💯

[@dianesquires9987]

Yes. Exactly.

[@corymajor7811]

There is no way on gods green earth this was the only male he abused.

[@castmarco]

“ I don’t think myself as any different from all the other (female) victims”... absolutely brilliant double whammy on coming forward while telling the world I’m not braver than the other victims. Fine young man, well done!

[@andyng5321]

this shows that sexual assault is about power and not sexual urges.

[@L-W-ko1hn]

it can be both your disgusting@@andyng5321

[@ericd.8054]

Give him a bottle of water 😕 ... you can tell he was uncomfortable and a bit nervous while talking.

[@alifethizaali5302]

Yes he need water

[@PaulPavloPablo]

You can see tears in his eyes.

[@jacoaucamp2155]

So hard for men to speak to about stuff like this

[@adamolition8702]

I think for men the whole idea of being sexually abused seems emasculating, but that's the core problem. sexual abuse is a criminal offense, and should not be subjected to gender. masculinity should not be characterized as someone who is unable to show emotions, shed a tear, talk about downfalls and speak out about personal harm done to them by other people. Brave guy for speaking out and not being (as) phased about it. and I hope all of this toxic masculinity will be over and society will understand we're all made out of the same material.

[@arturo435]

Also, most male victims are usually children or teenagers(bar sexual assault victims in prison) So, that doesn't help either. It's way easier for our brains to shut this kind of stuff away when we're young so that we don't have to suffer with reality, it's a self preservation mechanishm. Also, obviously, it's way easier for these monsters to groom young minds into believing that nothing wrong is happening and so they never actually go back in their memories and realize that what was happening was wrong. It's horrible.

[@simbimelz]

Well said

[@DrMoriole]

. . . Yes and no. We're not all made out of the "same material." There are distinct differences between men and woman. (And I'm not just speaking anatomically.) But, yes. I understand inherently what you're saying. You're absolutely correct. Sexual abuse/assault is a criminal offense and it takes an enormous amount of courage to come forward - PUBLICLY - and speak your truth. . . . Silence enables the abuse and the abuser. ---->>>>

[@MarkyMark2177]

I agreed with you except for the words “toxic masculinity”

[@torrinbianchi5283]

@@MarkyMark2177 actually a thing, not every man has it but it is something prevalent in a patriarchal society

[@banjo2019]

Jacob, you’ve helped countless victims of sexual abuse with your courageous decision to speak publicly, of both genders but especially male victims. This is how change begins. You’re a hero.

[@andyng5321]

this shows that sexual assault is about power and not sexual urges.

[@Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb]

Takes balls to do this. Good for him. Hope this helped him somehow.

[@miketurner4113]

I get the pun🤣😂😂😂 LMFAO

[@Katwoman4318]

Abuse is abuse no matter male or female. It's called abuse. Bad people around children in our society is wrong. Children have brains and the body keeps score. Thank you for being brave.

[@laurenehamilton453]

This is already difficult for anyone. Maybe more for boys. This young man will set an example and maybe more will come forward.

[@kween_little_mix1669]

More for boys?? I don't think so. Its equally hard for both genders 🙄🙄

[@ihatedust9453]

@@kween_little_mix1669 Not really

[@kween_little_mix1669]

@@ihatedust9453 Yes it is

[@ihatedust9453]

@@kween_little_mix1669 No

[@kween_little_mix1669]

@@ihatedust9453 Mmmm yes

[@tjmmatthews2930]

my sympathy to all the victims of that crazy doctor, he won’t be able to hurt anybody else ever again male or female gymnasts, getting what he truly deserves.

[@multuminparvo5]

Thanks for coming forward, Jacob. Every bit counts.

[@CROSSTATT]

It's so sad and sickening to know an adult whom was supposed to be a trusted friend, father figure, and mentor would be an abuser. I hurts me majorly!

[@andyng5321]

precisely he abused his power and trust of authority.

[@brianpatterson1827]

Love you Jacob!! Go Sooners! You are a Brave man for coming out and shedding light on the fact that it wasnt just females!

[@semmurray9805]

and you are as well for saying so, love you all!

[@karrahmarlin7089]

I am a former gymnast who was also abused, but not by a doctor or coach. (not sports related) I was however, coached by Rick Curl who coached swimmers in the DC and MD areas who got out of prison for molesting a teen in the '80s. My heart goes out to all if the survivors!!!

[@sethf8277]

He's adorable. Strong man.

[@Sonar_125]

He is 😊😍

[@kris8997]

What a brave and very handsome man

[@horseygurl143]

Very!

[@ihatedust9453]

@GohModley what do you mean

[@ghostpercs]

GohModley you’re seriously not understanding this is a compliment and not in THAT way.

[@paulmcgill2754]

Larry Nasser is a monster but there no evidence that he had any homosexual tendencies

[@theorrymusic]

​@@ghostpercs It's about reading the room. You don't tell a victim that they are handsome/pretty in response to their statement or story about being abused. It is unprofessional and insensitive to what they've just said, on top of making them feel very uncomfortable.

[@AyubuKK]

I’m proud of him for speaking out, man! Tends to be a little harder for dudes to get help for stuff like this. It isn’t easy for anyone. Good for him.

[@CROSSTATT]

You are brave man!

[@Shaha33able]

Its funny how some of them think they gonna be seen as weak and victims if they speak out when all i can see when one come forward is strength. The fact alone they decide not to hide from this is so powerful.

[@wandasteeves5239]

Very proud of this young man, we must hear our children

[@meganhernandez857]

WOW in absolute awe of his bravery. Sending love and prayers to him & the rest of the victims. 💕

[@sharkyyyx5653]

Can’t watch this as much as I want to because it’s so triggering to hear other guys talk about their experience. I’m glad this guy is speaking up for the little boys out there because the guys are so forgotten in the general conversation around these things. What a brave dude

[@ihatedust9453]

Why is it triggering

[@noneofyourbusiness18]

i hate dust Take a guess

[@rolinti9146]

i hate dust triggering as in triggers memories of trauma from the past

[@zakkxx1]

Why I’m only seeing this now!! They pretty much toned down his story in the news! His testimony is very important too! Brave man.

[@Irishjay_94]

Happened me too in my sexual abuse case in Ireland. Was a completely different outcome when it came to my sisters (which I'm overjoyed they received some sort of justice), but it shocked me how the justice system (and my own family) responded to me as a guy opening up first. Not that I care or expect their validation of being believed, etc., I learned just to get on with life and surround myself with positive minded people, but it does go to show that there is a fault in the justice system towards men that experience assault or sexual abuse, and I don't mean to sound sexist but there just is an issue in the system - because of societal expectations of men. I'm only glad I was to testify in court on behalf of my sisters and help them as much as I could as their big brother, and I still hope to do that even now as they grow up into amazing strong women.

[@thepeacechannel7083]

Megyn thank you for your wonderful support of this man at the end of this clip. I think this did a lot to reassure him and support him in his recovery. Well done!

[@FirstLast-dy4gt]

Love her she did well...

[@katelizabeth7264]

*I had an uncomfortable/questionable experience happen to me with the doctor that I had gone to literally my ENTIRE life. I'm #4 out of 5 children in my family and we had been going to this pediatrician since my oldest sibling was a newborn. It wasn't until I was 15 that I really felt like something was a little off during some visits. Now at 26 years old and with a 4 year old of my own, my child will NEVER go into a room without me. Not for any appointment, ever. I don't care what it is. I birthed this child, I have a right and will express my right to be present for anything and everything involving any kind of appointment with another person around my child. There's no reason not to be, but a million reasons to be.*

[@mercuryfever392]

When he was talking about how somethings are uncomfortable that happen at doctor's offices but you don't question it, I thought the same thing. As a kid, when your pediatrician has to examine you sometimes that means they have to examine private parts of your body. Now, generally speaking...that is part of their job. It made me think about how a lot of times doctors will explain the treatment to you, talk it over, ask for your feedback regarding how comfortable you feel with doing that. I wonder if he ever actually did any of that. I know it seems a lot of the female victims said he didn't tell them what he was going to do or why. He just did it. My thinking is that maybe because he was such a master manipulator, he was able to use that respect and power to skip that because he knew his status would enable him to get away with no explanation. There is also the gymnast aspect where they say you don't question what they tell you, you're told and you do it.

[@darsellabiles2146]

Wow! Yes, protect everyone males and females! This take courage...thank you for speaking up!

[@AHPSC]

Hopefully this young man will inspire others to speak out! There’s no shame on denouncing these abusers.

[@kendall452]

I worked for a doctors office who specialist in groin injuries. He would always have a female physician assistant /PT another person in the room for his female patients. Made them feel more comfortable. Made the doctor feel more comfortable that no one could say anything inappropriate happened. The US Olympic committee and other docs have enough money/ resources to make people feel safe and protected and nothing like this every happens again

[@annewalker9221]

Praying. I’m so sorry for all the parents and victims and anyone who is hurting.

[@sammykeogh8318]

Anne Walker praying does nothing

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

Sammy Keogh I agree but no point in saying that to random religious people

[@JM-ou3yb]

It’s brilliant how focused conservatives are with male victims of child abuse. The lawyer kept saying female AND perhaps male, and Megan just kept saying she hoped that the other male victims come forward. Also, if his abuser was female, she’d never have him on the show.

[@AshitaNoKanousei42]

Coming forward helps so many others. I struggled for almost thirty years over coming to terms with sexual abuse by my doctor. I'm still struggling with knowing what, if any legal action can be taken. Hearing how all the athletes describe their feelings of doubt and shame, what happened, learning about grooming tactics...I finally knew what had happened to me and that it was evil. I'm about ten years older than them and they taught me so much and I've been able to start healing and get my power back.

[@theduck3072]

I truly respect this young man for speaking out. He should feel no embarrassment for speaking out. He wasnt the one who did the crime. such a shame any victim could possibly feel shame

[@rodneymills6477]

It seems like the thematic difference in him and when a non-predatory doctor has to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable, they very much acknowledge, "this is really uncomfortable." Some things are uncomfortable in the medical world. Paps. Sports Physicals. Seeing a urologist... but you know what those people are doing is legit, and they acknowledge that "this is weird, I know. I'm sorry that this is necessary." Acupuncture in the pelvis doesn't even sound real. Trust your gut kids. If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong. Other than when you're actually having your stuff examined, they probably don't need to be there.

[@jbjjbb]

He's very commendable for sharing his experience.

[@EM-eb1lf]

Mad prompts to you bro for having the courage to speakout. Its tuff for dudes, but saddly many are victims too. I hope this gives others the courage to seek help and justic.

[@The-Saxon]

Hats off to you Jacob, well done, you are a very brave young man.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Sexual abuse knows ALL gender! May God bring all of You PEACE and healing!

[@allysandramalfoy]

I am from holt Michigan which is south of Michigan state university my sympathies and prayers go out to the victims

[@MrOmar9741]

Honestly this takes serious balls. When I got molested at 14 from a family friend i didn’t tell anybody! Until this day nobody knows and I’m 27! And i still would never tell anybody. I just can’t.

[@rolinti9146]

BenThomas97 that’s so sad, I hope that you one day feel comfortable telling someone else if you feel like you want to, and always remember it was not your fault

[@MrOmar9741]

Shelby Cook because I live in a place where the community all knows each other, if people found out I would be the laughing stock people would look as me less as a man and as a person. Everywhere I would go people would know me by that.

[@MrOmar9741]

Shelby Cook well it first happened at my dads funeral, this was an older guy who was married had kids his wife seemed nice seemed like someone I could trust he would joke he would laugh he would take me in his car and show me places until I kept letting my guard down and down. It got worse and worse and it made me very uncomfortable and I felt very wrong about it but I just thought it was normal the man even said stuff like it’s okay I’m like your father this how we bond. I blame myself some what for exposing my vulnerability and letting that happen.

[@MrOmar9741]

Shelby Cook when it started becoming more about my body than about me. But the part that really got it was when he wanted to take a picture of my privates and said “I’m only going to look at it when I’m bored.

[@MrOmar9741]

Shelby Cook i appreciate you for understanding, thank you. One of the problems I have with is when people talk about kids and predators they seem to lean more towards one gender, I just wish that when it comes to kids safety we tackle all kids not just a specific I feel that will help some of the problems.

[@Drennan1]

Oh my goodness! I don’t know how this came across my KZbin feed, but oh my! I’m sorry you all have to go through this! May you all get the help (counselling) that you all need to help bring a little bit of closure and peace that you need. Hugs to all your pain.

[@crownviclx2000]

I was sexually abused with a female friend of mine when we were 8. (1996) ot took me till 23 to say something. I've even reconnected with my friend and she says our abuser is now an elementary school gym teacher. And that's just horrifying.

[@rinoaheartilly4769]

Maybe you could report them

[@randiphoenix1326]

Yes This is why the menendez brothers should be retrialed

[@aaguilar1962]

Glad the monster is in locked up. How dare he.

[@jada9308]

the sad thing abt this is that he isn’t the only boy who went through this

[@grandiosepteltd2321]

This man is the true bravo.

[@michellelansky4490]

Any doctor worth their weight in salt brings an assistant in with him during ANY treatment involving any getting undressed or anything similar. How did he get away with that. ANY doctor I've ever seen does it that way. As soon as THAT wasn't part of his practice and HUGE RED FLAG should have gone up.

[@meganwatt5796]

This young man is Astonishing, along with so much more (HUGS) it's absolutely appalling and heart breaking that nassar even got his disgusting hands on young men and boys, its completely despicable!!!!! May God heal your Heart

[@noryloydnarvaez327]

You are so brave Jacob Moore!!! Heads up! 🦸‍♂️

[@kimdelk1181]

Im shocked but im not Nassar was a monster and didnt discriminate. Good for this guy talking out.

[@amichaels8346]

Well done young man! Much RESPECT.

[@makegreenteanotwar]

Megan Kelly’s not my cup of tea, but she gave a good interview here, was sensitive and emphasized that other young men who are/were abused should not feel shame and hopefully come out with their stories.

[@PatriciaArana]

Jacob, you are a brave man. Thank you.

[@alxisl]

You’re so brave! You’ll win this!

[@meeksperson-6081]

if i was in his position i would feel so emasculated, i feel so bad for him, but he is now in a massive strong army of women to help keep each other safe.

[@asinelliplatamona8348]

This is the Major Problem, the male abuse is not reported, or it is ignored due the stigma, . Be Strong, Help Someone Else, Come Forward If You Can . Bless .

[@DJM3KS]

How do you sue someone doing life?

[@ruiemerican9455]

I think it is to set an example to young boys that this can happen to them to and to speak up

[@AU9377]

Good question. From a damages standpoint, he just stated that he didn't think he had been abused until he researched it and other people said they had been. Nassar is a creep, no doubt, but taking emotion out of the situation, those comments make damages difficult to prove.

[@boohoo1785]

What a brave young man.

[@KOBE8895]

Very Brave Guy

[@bubbybets9336]

i feel so awful for all of the victims (or survivors if they prefer that term), god bless x

[@titocris4746]

Be strong, brother survivor.

[@esetapowell7662]

Absolute bravery!

[@veronicadelina8204]

Larry had serious problems he needs help

[@theresahemmer3725]

There are so many sick, sick, perverted, disturbed men out there.

[@rolinti9146]

Theresa Hemmer and women, I’m not just saying that for equality but it’s actually really dangerous to think only men do this because it can put your children at risk from women out there

[@MonroseUS]

When 19 looks like 28

[@gocelinedion]

Sexual abuse takes an emotional toll on victims. His face looks like he’s a survivor. Please don’t make fun of his looks.

[@aaguilar1962]

I feel bad for the victims so glad he spoke.

[@morci7138]

I can’t understand how parents let their children be in the room alone with someone that is going to touch them I will never let my children male or female be in a room with a doctor or anyone by themselves I will be present or my wife will be present. There is no treatment that needs for the parents to leave the room

[@unleashedgeek7295]

I agree with you, but specifically in Nassar's case, there were times when parents were in the room and he still abused patients. He angled his body in a way that they couldn't see what he was doing, and the kids assumed that if their parents could see it, Larry wasn't doing anything wrong. For example, in Rachael Denhollander's book, she said that she told her mom about what Larry did to her a few months after it happened. Her mom said, "I'm so sorry, Rachael. I didn't know he was doing that to you."

[@jum90]

I wonder why people didnt talk about him

[@lourdesquintero9064]

Jacob you are awesome.Hope others have the courage to run away from their abusers.

[@errrkt]

for shoulder pain?

[@dimnedel3366]

Brave ! God blees you

[@jacquiedls]

he’s gorgeous

[@rolinti9146]

J Dls wtf is wrong with you

[@jeffthompson2729]

I was abused, by several women when I was 6-12. I suppose if I could get a million dollars I'd sue them. No one ever sues a poor person.

[@arturo435]

There's been plenty of successful lawsuits against female predators... I'm not sure why you think you wouldn't be successful in proving your allegations.

[@TheJakecakes]

No one ever talks about the boys.

[@JM-ou3yb]

God bless all of these victims.....male and female.

[@gurl2886]

These type of incidents destroy a part of yourself forever ..

[@mysteryperson1976]

Remember that the only reason he had the confidence to come forward was because his sister, also a survivor of Nassar, came forward on his behalf.

[@usaisamess8880]

so Nassar like both boys and girls??

[@evataudevin8135]

that's not how pedophelia works. Its a power thing. Thats what they get off on

[@mariewalters4847]

Ive only just learnt about this horrible monstrous story and my mind is blown as to how long it was allowed to go on for. .. shame on those who ignored and silenced the athletes who complained but were made to feel worthless.

[@alinamedina8001]

Brave man.

[@cventer838]

Peng Shuai, I pray her truth comes out! Well done Jacob! 👏

[@JimmiAlli]

Gee this interviewer looks so much like Charlene Theron.

[@cheezycount]

Charlize Theron actually played her in the movie "BOMBSHELL".

[@BaseMoon1]

You know... you know... you know... you know... you know... you know... you know.. you know...

[@dododimitrov9657]

I don't understand it. How can this happen for so long without them realizing they were sexually abused.With 16 years old you must have already self defense mechanism and react immediately when something like this happens.

[@jacoaucamp2155]

Since it’s not obvious. The doctor was including acupuncture into and around his genitalia (all the way down from his shoulder) when he was 16. Since you 16 and not a doctor you do not immediately know this is not right. He was also a close friend with the victims parents. It’s not as simple as you think and you don’t need to understand.

[@seanflame6171]

This is absolutely no offense to this guy, but I am 16 years old, and I would never, NEVER let anyone do this to me! This is just absolutely sick, like how does a human being do this to another human being, just sick and realy sadning

[@MyCityStopMotion]

During traumatizing events people often go into shock and can't physically fight back.

[@vanessam8647]

The athletes where taught to respect all the adults and not speak up and just train so speaking up is just that much more difficult

[@rolinti9146]

Well good for you, it I bet in that situation you wouldn’t be able to move a muscle

[@kllwc7772]

There’s more than ONE form of grooming ,it can often start with and by grooming the parents and once they have gained the trust/ confidence of the parents ,it then becomes * easier * for abusers to abuse their kids 😡🤢🤮👹

[@ianbusch]

how to you know only 2/10 come forward if the rest don't? i don't get it someone explain...

[@sherardmckently2120]

Great Job👍🏿

[@brendafreebird5105]

U r a Brave young man!!!

[@ryebread9299]

Brave and handsome man

[@natalieterrazas2747]

All the victims should sue him

[@huolalupin6008]

Doesn't Megyn Kelly wear a lot of makeup?

[@taylorellison2719]

She’s a bad host. Poor kid didn’t know how to answer, but he did great!

[@MugenTJ]

Larry done goofed. Even a boy going after him. Have some self control. These kids so sheltered but encouraged to put their body out there, a dangerous sport and always barely clad!

[@sweetiepie4328]

Parents pay thousands of dollars for treatment and nassar probably kicked down some cash for sending them his way.

[@mizztia5303]

How come when a man comes forward he’s not just doing it for the money.

[@mastersword12345]

I do not understand. How was this guy abused?

[@badrew1]

He was getting acupuncture treatment for his shoulder and the doctor was "treating him in his groin area" as well, which has nothing to do with healing his shoulder...

[@DJcyberslash]

Poor dude!!!!

[@Guillan80]

Why weren't the parents in that room with the child????

[@fozzybear7526]

MariusInMD how does a back doctor even convince anyone let alone parents that touching someone's privates is part of the work that doesn't even make sense...

[@daniaperalta8402]

Alicia C he didn't convince anyone that it was right he would position himself to where the parents couldn't see what he was doing and the child didn't know whether what he was doing was right or wrong because their parent was in the room so they thought it had to be okay

[@moafighting1597]

Claudia C some were they we're told it was a "medical treatment"

[@anam6469]

Alicia C He wasn't just a back doctor. There is actual medical treatment where what he was trying to do is in textbook. He tried to pull it off by showing some of them that it was in medical text books. You have to go through medical training and certified to perform it, it's called pelvic floor therapy. He had none and got away with it because he was the "Olympic Doctor"

[@brandonbellino8896]

What 16 year old boy wants his parents in the room during any kind of physical exams?

[@Niababy23]

He’s hot

[@colasensei6210]

You too

[@brettf9582]

Lol good god

[@rolinti9146]

Wtf is wrong with you

[@dawnegan3984]

It really not time for that talk