Olympian Aly Raisman: Team USA Doctor Larry Nassar Is A ‘Master Manipulator’ And ‘Monster’ | TODAY

[@katemarieeee]

Some of these comments asking why she waited so long to come forward are part of the problem.

[@katemarieeee]

dandara da silva braz da cunha, omg, are you seriously victim blaming?🙄

[@DeeSlimVision]

ktlynmariesmith they have no physical proof, its gonna get thrown out just like bill cosby

[@DeeSlimVision]

She's 23 now and nobody comes out until now? Out of 125 women? Not one of them had the courage to say nothing? Until now?

[@IMSiegfried]

dandara- blanket statements are never the whole truth.

[@marinaplana7669]

dandara da silva braz da cunha Look up at 5:02 . Remember that its not only in the elite training that thiz happens. Why put medals into it? VICTIMS ARE AFRAID OF EXPLAINING THE ABUSE. Because people like YOU will shame them. Many times victims hide it because they feel like they did something worng and its their fault that happend.

[@megaleadjp]

"Our athletes are our priorities", right.

[@jedidjab4346]

megaleadjp they were asking those kids not to talk to police.. such a sick pro pedophile institution

[@Leshamajigga]

^^^ tru. I wanna see USAG BURN to the ground.

[@meganedwards1039]

@@yagirltones8748 They knew, MSU, USOC, and USAG were told by many students and athletes. They ignored them. Some of Nassars "Treatments" happened at the former training center for the Olympic team. The Karoylis had to know as well. USAG cared more about winning medals over protecting their athletes from a pedophile.

[@hfortenberry]

What an amazing, intelligent, courageous, compassionate young woman!! Thank you Aly!

[@job5236]

Aly Raisman is my hero. She's so young, yet has achieved such greatness in fostering justice in sport. Her gold medals will fade, but her impact on millions of athletes in the future will live on forever, like an echo.

[@brigspearman2171]

Because that is Life that’s part of life and I agree with that and what Ally did was amazing to me yeah you’re right

[@dancegirlrox889]

My best friend went to him for back and hip problems and he abused her as well. It is SO sad HOW many girls he has affected. HUNDREDS of young girls have come forward and said that he has abused them. Watching my best friend go through this and his court case, I can’t help but think of the other hundreds of girls going through the same thing. He has ruined so many lives for no reason other than pure evil.

[@backwoodsbelle8714]

Caroline Smith i though the victim count is around 125? It's HUNDREDS now?

[@acharich]

Wow..

[@lvega5606]

I'm sure he probably was inappropriate, but at the same time, "internal therapy" is actually a legitimate treatment for some types of hip and back pain (when it's due to muscle or nerve issues). They do a sort of deep tissue on the pelvic floor and hip muscles that can only be reached internally. I've had internal therapy for over 3 years (by female therapists). I really hope the good therapists who do this treatment won't be afraid to offer this helpful treatment in the future because one guy apparently used it unnecessarily.

[@RobertJohnson-hx7bk]

L Vega no guy Dr should ever use that procedure on a female ever!!

[@greimalkin]

L Vega oh I was trying to figure out what actually happened I guess that is a clue thank you

[@woolfythegermanshepherd2732]

Hats off to Aly, Simone and Jordyn for having had the courage to come forward and talk about it. By talking about it you're helping so so many others people who thanks to you will have the courage to speak too!

[@Andy224]

May her bravery inspire many other victims speak out and stand up for justice.

[@markcarls1896]

She's a liar, though.

[@Andy224]

Autumn Swanson still that doesn’t make her less brave....

[@job5236]

WORD. She's the bravest girl I know. To have spoken out against someone in a power situation, as a young girl kept quiet through manipulation. I have a justice degree (criminology) and I know just what pedophiles do to keep victims quiet. It takes more bravery to speak out than any of us, sitting on the computer, can imagine.

[@englandsensation]

So many survivors think abut the families of the abusers, that they don't want to ruin them, don't want to damage their wives and children. That kind of nobility, that kind of consideration is really heartbreaking. In the mist of all that pain, they still think about the families of this monsters.

[@dianec5382]

It's "midst", not "mist".

[@nickharley2344]

englandsensation yeah..

[@extra_ice_girl]

Diane C is that what's really important here?

[@extra_ice_girl]

I'm not one of his victims but I do feel so, so sorry for his wife and kids. What they must be going through is horrific as well.

[@virtuallyme2518]

@@dianec5382 ... Wow!!! You're so smart and such an amazing speller!!! Wow!!!!! Take you're desperate need for attention and go watch dumb cat videos!

[@ahavens2463]

It's still mind-boggling to me that in this day and age that more of these girls wouldn't realize what he was doing was inappropriate. Teach your girls to trust their instincts and speak up! What a culture of fear that must've been. Smh.

[@natknight4639]

It is important to teach young kids and teens that, however at least some of them did speak up and told their parents that he was being inappropriate, but nothing was done about it. Sometimes parents were in the room while Nassar abused the girls under a towel, so some of the parents just assumed nothing happened because they were there not paying attention.

[@macbelle3rd108]

My Mom taught me at 3yrs old that no one can touch me, not a family member, a teacher, a friend & that I tell her if someone does touch me, even if they threaten to hurt me or my parents.

[@BrianSzymczak-d2n]

the problem was those girls did speak up, its just people like Nassar knew they would be silenced. thats why nassar encouraged the girls to speak up. he knew speaking up would be pointless.

[@shushunovafan4301]

Never been a fan of Aly's work but her fight against this dark side of gymnastics is really inspiring. She's the hero this sport needs.

[@Leshamajigga]

her gymnastics have never appealed to me either but as a person I adore her, and that adoration has like multiplied by a billion over the last few weeks.

[@MissShootingStar5]

You really didn't need to mention that you are not a fan of her work.

[@amberosburn2941]

@@MissShootingStar5 I AGREE and I loved her work

[@amielawson8344]

Love her. She is such a strong young woman.

[@amielawson8344]

Conservative Hamster Are you insane? You are seriously saying that all these women and girls, whom Nasser has ADMITTED to sexually abusing are lying? The monster plead guilty and said he did these things! You need to check yourself into a mental facility if you can actually make a statement like that with the facts of this case.

[@amielawson8344]

Willie Gordon I am okay with male physicians, but they should never be left alone and should always have procedures in place to protect these athletes.

[@Shaha33able]

She and others, for coming forward and speaking up, are strength by definition.

[@CheyenneTrac]

"one bad chapter in your life doesn't mean your life is over"

[@sienamars6186]

I love Aly Raisman. Superb atitude. She's a fighter and a winner.

[@DarkSkies72]

151 dislikes? Really people?!? Good job Aly. You speaking out is brave & courageous, by doing so you’re helping others. Thank-you for sharing your story.

[@SnoopySubo]

those 151 are probably abusers too.........

[@fah232]

I'm so proud of you Aly.

[@danielfreij1132]

This takes guts!

[@btez31]

She is so brave and so strong. Just like women in general. It's sad that they had to deal with this.

[@davidcraig7771]

btez31 If you view the sexes equally then you wouldnt need to say women in general are strong.. its redundant.

[@arieli1451]

David Craig OP probable believes that both sexes are equal, but not everyone does so she's saying it so they know that women are also strong.

[@labidomosquito4462]

@btez31 That's odd cause I've come across a lot of cowardice and weak females. The trait they do all have though is being manipulative and conniving.

[@btez31]

You need serious help. Get bent, Sexist

[@arieli1451]

labidomosquito Very sexist my dude. There are plenty of strong women, and I'm sure they are a hella lot stronger than you, too -- mentally and physically.

[@eileen4991]

These child molesters always have someone covering for them ... the wife, usually. It's a shameful topic, so that makes it difficult for the victim to seek help, plus the molester makes the victim feel responsible. An attorney at the Children's Courthouse told me that there are "target ages" ... infant, age 5, age 10-11, and age 14.

[@s9738919e]

wait i dont understand target ages? whats the difference between 10 and 12?

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Eileen Roy Moore's wife comes to mind.

[@carlosmonzon941]

Eileen I can't understand how these sickos can be sexual attracted to children, but infants??

[@Doglover-gh9ut]

I wonder if it messes with an infants head since they wouldn't;t remember it

[@mrtron1850]

Aleesha, 10-11 is just barely pre-pubescent, at least for most girls, whereas 14 is clearly pubescent. That's why there is a gap in the "target ages" that doesn't include 12.

[@michaelbuckley]

Amazing woman!!

[@michealeataylor1817]

Michael Buckley l

[@Userausera]

you dont see the true intention of her?

[@Heaveaway23]

larry nassar thought so too

[@EkonRekon]

Michael Buckley amazing that she gets so much attention from describing exactly "__________". That's right nothing.

[@amberosburn2941]

@@supercarbimbo8174 Good luck trash

[@DustinGuillotte]

Some of these comments are absolutely disgusting. I hope and pray yall are never sexually abused to have to know how tough it is and then to be victim shamed. Horrible.

[@kateysandon]

Aly gave me the courage to speak out about my own abuse

[@Wwekiddd]

Glad all the women stood up and spoke out!!! And I love Aly sooo much she is such a sweet and kind hearted human being🥰🥰❤️

[@maeveleonard8371]

I can't deal with some of these comments..

[@CMT1995]

Then why did you check them?

[@LoveintheshapeofaPitBull]

Do not let your kids be alone with a doctor, just bc they are a doc doesn't mean they can't do something like this. I had a bad experience w a doc at 13, being alone in the room w him he was very inappropriate and unprofessional. Always be in the room w your child. If they don't let you, that's a warning sign to get out. ( Also this quack told me I needed surgery right away at 13 yrs old, turns out there was nothing wrong) That doc was a psycho and a perv.

[@virtuallyme2518]

... it didn't matter if the parent was in the room ... he still covered with a towel and did nasty things to the girls ... I watched the victim statements ... and at least 3 of the girls talked of the fact that he abused them when a parent was in the room ... one of whom thereafter got involved in the wrong crowd ... took drugs ... and then, ultimately took her own life ... so sad

[@destinyl6233]

Like aly said in her book a part of it was what if she ruins his families lives but if she doesn’t he might ruin other people’s lifes

[@yellowsky8453]

I can see this girl being a model or and actress she has the look, she has the presence and she is beautiful and classy

[@jxsilicon9]

Yellow Sky Not really. Too short for one.

[@russianbot2179]

I hard Harvey Weinstien is looking to hire a new actress for his new movie.

[@lepetitesdents]

or she could be a world class athlete, an advocate for women's rights and an author who just so happens to be beautiful

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

She has done modelling and also naked photoshoots

[@Dana9437]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 so what?

[@simplygu]

This Nassar guy got away with sexual abuse of minors for over 20 years. WTF! I just read the ESPN article and it is sickening. Prosecutors are trying for 125 years in prison for this loser. He is a monster!

[@worldchallenger1]

I already thought she had a great way of speaking and thinking before she even spoke about the letter being bigger achievement for her then any medals she won. I didn't know about her until some media covered her abuse, and now I just want to listen to her giving great advises and courage more and more!

[@annrrf1464]

Why did USA gymnastics hold onto Nassar for dear life? Like was he able to raise the dead? I'm sure there were more capable doctors out there.

[@roter13]

how did none of these gymnasts parents know what was happening. he did these "treatments" to so many young girls.

[@MJ18888]

Wow she is so pretty!

[@champtouch3298]

Ace 1o7 Mehhh....

[@supercarbimbo8174]

Ace 1o7 would smash hard

[@alexishoward_xoxo45]

Not really

[@Benderrr111]

Why don't you take a sit right over there..

[@slaws2279]

Look in the mirror, Alexis Howard_xoxo.

[@Ego-de4dt]

Thank goodness she spoke up for whatever reason. Thank goodness her bravery came forth. I know young girls don't always know what they're feeling. I can't even imagine. Poor girls. He'll be in prison for life now thanks to her xo

[@lianecornils8733]

Little girls grow up. They come back to haunt his life.

[@titocris4746]

Aly is a strong and inspiring woman. She is FIERCE! ❤️

[@Wwekiddd]

All these gymnast have beautiful voices!!! Sooo cute 🥰

[@whome6410]

This young lady is EVERYTHING! ❤️👏🏻

[@bonniehaymaker4700]

Yes tell! every victim needs to be heard

[@genbabez]

So glad they are speaking out. It can’t be easy

[@elibutton]

Kudos to her - hope for the best for her as she deserves everything good in life. Hard worker and good role model.

[@morleyyan3414]

Should he receive life in prison with no parole ?.

[@IIXIISUPERIIXII]

God Bless You for speaking out Aly!

[@debbieschultz9768]

Alleged sexual abuse?? There is nothing alleged about what that trash did to these young and beautiful girls. 👿👿👿 She said something in 2015 and years prior. Problem is no one listened to her!!

[@breannahawkins7085]

Good for her. I'm glad Larry Nassar is finally behind bars for a very long time.

[@securedcertification477]

Watched all the girls from Mary Lou to Lauren and Madison and Ragan and Jade and Riley and co.. Aly was such a hero...watching her parents in London..brillant.. watching that devil in the vids now sends a shiver down the spine and a sick feeling to stomach... the whole world can learn from all of the brave women affected... we are so easily deceived in life by arch manipulators.. God bless them all and bring a little peace to each of their souls🙏🏼

[@rcosmic9993]

She's so articulated

[@Rosesyoutube]

The tone of this interviewer makes zero sense to me. "Congrats" ??? "I was abused." "Congrats." Unreal. Abuse victims of the world I send you the power to blast through ridicule and the incessant downplaying of the severity of sexual abuse. Predators Are monsters and deserve to be obliterated and I don't know Why it is easier for people to blame victims, especially children, than to step up and call them out and demand justice??

[@Apollo9733us]

Ali's credibility can not be questioned along with many others. Also the Olympic committee needs to be held accountable in a severe way. No exam or so called treatment should never be done without a female nurse present period!!! The Olympic gymnastics turned a blind eye to what was going on for some 30 years? These people need to be hung, fined heavily and jailed. Ali is right, these are monsters!!

[@Thysta]

Great lady, made a mission about it I admire that.

[@smokebassett3786]

Strange that no one is ever supervising people like Nassar. Strange, indeed...

[@bluedancelilly]

Although USAG says they didn't know of the abuse until 2015, that's not true. Things were said before, but USAG had a culture of denial about all kinds of issues. They fostered a culture that made girls afraid to speak out about many things - physical trauma and exhaustion in their grueling training sessions, body shaming that made many develop eating disorders, emotional abuse, etc. The Karolys and many coaches were terrible to these girls. And if anyone questioned anything they were shamed and threatened to be kicked off the team. That all led to an environment in which Nasser could get away with stuff due to the control and power USAG held over the girls and the culture of fear that was created. I recommend the book "Start by Believing" by John Barr and Dan Murphy. Its a thorough account of all of this history. Fascinating. I'm a mom of a gymnast in USAG and I found this book enlightening and helpful! Hopefully things are changing. @t

[@Ericka1408]

I don’t like how the lady interviewing just cut her off and disregarded her message at the end. Seemed like what she had to say wasn’t important, she just wanted to know about the 2020 olympics.

[@ettena93]

Wait, he was suspected in 2015, and they didn't kick him out of the sport? I'm all for being proven innocent, but in this case, they should have caught on quicker and done something.

[@edenalcantara8472]

Larry will feel the wrath of the other prisoners.

[@batmanwithanr5195]

YES ALY U R AMAZING GIRL U WILL CREATE CHANGE THANK U FOR COMING FORWARD

[@KikiValdes]

She's very brave and her taking action is so important for so many young girls out there. Very courageous young lady. God bless!

[@catherined6399]

she's so strong and inspiring!

[@sydney7341]

omg I love you, Aly Raisman. Such an inspiration, and so poised!! Truly fierce

[@c5d53g2e]

She is a true hero.

[@jondoe1310]

If true, this should send a strong warning that this will not be tolerated and any one found molesting underage should be punished to the fullest!

[@Skafiskafnjak]

She is truly amazing.

[@alexcecc3340]

60 yrs that monster got, at least there is some justice for these young ladies

[@irfanjessani7174]

ALEX cecc its a bit extreme . He didn’t murder anybody

[@alexcecc3340]

Irfan Jessani tell me...what would be the right punishment for an individual like this then? A child sexual predator , a false doctor who used his profession and position only for molesting children and get his pervert sexual gratification? He did this to a large number of little girls that now have to deal with nightmares and personal psychological problems for the rest of their lives? What if he did it to your daughter? Would you say it is a bit extreme 60 yrs in prison? I have a daughter and honestly if he did it to her I would think to give justice to this POS with my own hands.

[@vanessasmith9646]

At least 1 of his victims committed suicide over it.

[@Cortanasboyfriend]

ALEX cecc no he got 175 years

[@Cortanasboyfriend]

ALEX cecc spare us the emotional "what if you had a daughter" argument. Let's look at it from a different perspective. Putting someone in jail for 60 years (it's actually now 175 years that his sentenced has been stretched to) is unequal. Larry sexual ly molested little girls, he didn't take 60 years of their lives away from them. Ultimately a good punishment would be to have someone sexual ly molest him about 150 times cause that's how many victims there were

[@LilMarybou]

Beautiful,Kind Soul & one of the Best Role Models!Thank you for speaking out!

[@drlnielsen]

I wonder why she didn't speak out earlier . . . . because she was young and he was an older man in a position of power? Because staff did not protect team members from inappropriate behavior? Because she thought she might be called a liar and thrown off the team?

[@mmmbeijing]

I also wondered this. I feel like the Karolyis/USA Gymnastics created an environment of control and fear and really manipulated and brainwashed these girls.

[@OmgitsNeens]

All of this stuff is public record if you look into it. They honestly thought it was a normal medical procedure. Those who recognized it as wrong told the adults around them who covered for him and said they were making it up. Some even told their parents who were convinced by him that it wasn't true.

[@TheMrplayitsafe]

What did he actually do TO her? Does she mention it? All this says is "uncomfortable"

[@rlee3538]

He molested and sexually abused her, what do you mean what did he do to her?

[@CROSSTATT]

It's important to protect personal boundaries. Not having them leads to trouble.

[@Dijana.S]

She is such an inspiration! Aly you rock!

[@kitisabuebos]

Aly, I love you, I admire your courageous mind,,, keep fighting life is waiting for you !!!

[@tahirahmed1776]

First of all do not call him a "doctor" how can a doctor do that to teenager girl as a trainer......he is not at all a doctor.......Aly you are great sportsman and you have shown a sportsman spirit here and not let him go by any means so this world will realize how bad and worst it is to abuse sexually a girl at an age where she does not know all this and just seeing this world as a kid.........Keep your sports and gymanstics continue and not at all take that sexual assault to your brain so that you may get mentally sick .......enjoy your life and your a great champion and gold medalist........We stand up for CHAMPIONS.........

[@IMSiegfried]

Bravo, Aly, Bravo! Thank you. What you say makes so much sense!

[@gina1337]

Perfect!! Go All!!

[@markcarls1896]

Gina It makes me sad that people are supporting women who lie about being sexually abused. This man is serving a sentence he does not deserve, all because some washed up gymnast wanted a couple more minutes in the spotlight.

[@woxineaucrows7355]

This goes back to the BEGINING...when the Olympics were started I bet my LIFE on it too~

[@ladybeast11]

Yes girl. Brave soul.

[@gabrielamoncayozerga2214]

Shes so brave!! Hope she will be un Tokio 2020 ❤️

[@daniellea1946]

she's confirmed she won't be training for the olympics or planning to participate :(

[@raynagel7462]

It really breaks my heart that this creep molested her, I always loved watching her routines, so sad!

[@juliannacabrera1176]

She’s an inspiration

[@rugus722]

They should never have been left alone with him,terrible

[@atlantanaomi]

They were in Texas, I saw the video that the Ranch was in Texas. I Immediately thought of the Human Trafficker State of America. That's what he was, and they are Monsters!!!!

[@cesarfranco5295]

Sorry about what your going thourgh . Keep your head up

[@krissy7342]

I want to rad this book, as a surviv🤸🏻‍♀️🤗🤸🏻‍♀️or myself! Go Aly, such a strong woman! 💪🏼

[@legitbowler9877]

Aly you're amazing. he's never going to admit the truth because he's a wimp, and won't do it for the victims sake.

[@lucasboden]

Her book came out Nov 14th. I wish she wasnt selling and promoting her book though in this manner.

[@2011work2008]

She truly is fierce.. amazing woman..

[@augustineskywalker7375]

Such an inspiration!

[@roythomas4628]

She is totally incredible!!!!!

[@cryptidian3530]

I'm not surprised. These trainers see these girls in leotards every time they practice, at events, etc. Eventually some get urges, as sad as that is. It really sucks. I hope she gets through this.

[@vosharap]

Amazing woman

[@babebave]

That is so much to go through, you go girl!

[@marshasharp1320]

This is inspiring

[@champtouch3298]

No this is getting out-of-control!! I teach my daughter she's six years old if she feels anything that is not right to speak up !!! you girls should speak up from day one and be strong!! Cut it Out!!!!

[@monatippins7140]

If the parents of the girl who accepted the hush money had only reported the abuse instead, other girls would have been spared. Nassar would have gone to jail much earlier.

[@HJ-ju4ui]

Aly is soo fricking brave she is my role model 💜💜

[@Reconseal4050]

Proud of her! and TOKYO 2020!

[@zendayalove9221]

what a beautiful, strong, young woman!

[@davecfishing7907]

every kid can look up to aly

[@ivanlawrrence2353]

Why give such jobs to a man, a woman should be the doctor of a female team, this we'll avoid all these drama ??

[@neophyteruss]

Aly, you are a Heroine

[@neophyteruss]

Also, anyone who thinks he didn't do it doesn't understand/has never been subjected to psychopathic manipulation and abuse.

[@Dr-Shlomo-Cohen]

They are cowards for not coming forward sooner, specially as athletes. They are a major part of the problem and should take a good amount of blame for all the 20 years. More shame to the athletes and parents than the doctor.

[@natbb9]

She plugged her appearance on *CBS 60 Minutes* while talking to Hoda on Hoda on *NBC Today Show* You go, Aly Raisman! Work.

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

She's so perfect. What an amazing woman!