RAW VIDEO: Rachael Denhollander delivers powerful final victim speech to Larry Nassar

Rachael Denhollander gives brave, powerful speech as the last victim survivor to speak to Larry Nassar during the seventh day of Nassar’s sentencing in Lansing Mich., on Wednessday, Jan. 24, 2018. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)

[@SunSun108]

The faculty and staff from MSU should be in jail, they knew.

[@brianismynamo55]

They need to get molested...

[@lisw1354]

true that

[@CROSSTATT]

Yes, that is true. The faculty and staff should be doing time. Also, all of them should be serving the maximum sentence.

[@Btn1136]

brianismynamo55 its justice- not revenge- you psycho

[@timdunk7278]

Burn the place to the ground.

[@saggguy7]

"You chose to pursue your wickedness, no matter what it cost others. And the opposite of what you have done is for me to choose to love sacrificially, no matter what it costs me." There are no words to describe my admiration for this woman. What an incredible human being.

[@MalloryNewcomb]

It’s amazing. It kind of reminds me of how Elizabeth Smart’s mother said when she got rescued ‘Elizabeth what happened to you was terrible. These monsters took 9 months of your life.’ “The greatest revenge you can exact on them is by being happy.” Life is hard and suffering is real, but what spiritual elevation is achieved when we find peace in forgiveness and not in seeking retribution. It is something I am still trying to find in my own life. It is a personal choice and is a long process.

[@EktaShah82]

@@MalloryNewcomb Rachael had very stable upbringing and parents who believed her, emotionally intelligent and emotionally mature parents who included her on important discussions. Who gave her space to heal from her ptsd and showed real empathy and compassion for their child. Who was not so brainwashed by a church that they’d just blindly go with what it says. This helped her to see clearly without mental fog and to not normalize abuse. She was also 15 when it happened and not 6 like Kyle stephens. This made a diff in her ability to understand something seemed off. And even Kyle knew something was off but the adults failed her. Rachael’s supportive parents and husband were and are everything as to what made it possible for her to fight the good fight that she fights to this day

[@andyng5321]

what does this sentence means?

[@Adelicows]

@@EktaShah82 cool, give all the credit to the parents and husband, not the strength of the victim 🙄 And what the heck does your church comment even mean?? No church brainwashes children into believing that abuse is actually a valid medical procedure.

[@EktaShah82]

@@Adelicows How much do you understand about Trauma Psychiatry?? I am a physician who has studied psychiatry and impacts of trauma psychiatry on people's development and coping mechanisms later in life. I've taken numerous CME courses on the subject of trauma psychiatry, studied numerous behavioral psychology books and lie detection books amongst others. I have also 20+ years of experience of listening to survivors of childhood abuse and sexual abuse in particular. Even more devastating are the consequences when 1. Its your own parent or sibling that molested you 2. Laws protecting biological parents send known molestation victims back and forth like a ping pong ball to their abusers to get abused again and then thrown back in a shitty shelter again ( i witnessed this happen in 2003 in Florida first hand at a shelter I volunteered at) There is much evidence into how ACES in family of origin can lead to devastating consequences and normalization of things that are not normal leading to repression and suppression of extreme traumas that then manifest in behaviors that are internalized and come out in negative ways. There is much research into how poor family of origin and feeling dismissed unheard unseen leads to really unhealthy behaviors such as borderline behaviors of self harm, over people pleasing and overly stuck state of dissociation and indecisiveness and poor sense of self and identity and boundaries. I've seen these responses in numerous victims who when they were raped and molested even when it was not by their family member they were dismissed and it led to even more devastating consequences. The critical role her parents played in helping her see to her healing and supporting her DID MAKE a huge difference in the personal power and strength of herself. Often times in survivors of child molestation when they are not believed it leads to devastating psychological aftermath in themselves and they are often living their life not thriving but just surviving. This is at the core part of Rachael's central thesis in her memoir of this trial and part of the reason she has stated she stood up to Larry Nassar. She knew she was strong enough to do it but many were not and their voices would never be heard if they did not have someone who had been in a place of healing to step up and make the first moves. This was very CLEARLY stated in another video and numerous interviews by her. SO YES IT MAKES ABSOLUTE DIFFERENCE that her parents BELIEVED HER and SUPPORTED HER!!! People don't just develop strength from thin air and personal will. Their is both external and internal influences that influence our personal power in society and hence forth our ability to function. In the absence of support systems it can get very isolating and lead to even more pain and devastation for a survivor. Just look at the difference of Kyle Stephens story whose father committed suicide and didn't believe his daughter for years. Talk to any number of child molestation survivors on crisis textline or in real life and they will have a very different outlook. Many of them when they are not able to heal before being traumatized again often keep getting traumatized bc psychopaths often sense the vulnerable and choose their targets according to certain traits. They plan methodically to find people in a vulnerable position. Only this time Nassar made a critical error in judgement bc Rachael was neither 5 or 6 like Kyle Stephens, nor was she weak since she grew up in a more mature family environment rather than an unstable one. For reading references on effects of trauma on people who don't have those sort of supports to heal faster, I suggest you look into the work of Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk (Body Keeps the Score), Dr. Petere Levine, their institute NICABM (look up their youtube page here), and Dr. Nicole Le Pera who speaks to Trauma psychiatry at depth. That is just for starters.

[@korturas9084]

The child didn't report the issue to the right person ....... I'm sorry, but EVERY adult in education should be the "right person" to report to. If they cannot do anything about it themselves they sure as heck CAN pass the report forward to someone who can. Unless of course they are part of the problem......

[@jglobetrotter2830]

Virtually every adult in the education field is a MANDATORY reporter. Those who knew need to face the consequences for failing to report.

[@camillagreen6844]

this👏. especially children who don’t understand the structure of massive organizations. They shouldn’t have to understand who is above who in order to report something like this, they should be able to tell an adult they trust and have their claim legitimately investigated. I don’t understand how an adult could try and stop doing something like getting Larry Nassar into a prison.

[@christinaforster]

Every ADULT, not just in education but in the world should have a duty to report sexual abuse of minors if something is disclosed to them. ANY and EVERY human should hold this responsibility, no matter their station in life.

[@ghostofvalor4349]

I took mandated reporting very seriously when I was in teaching ... children and adolescents NEED ADVOCATES.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

This is such bullshit...what would you do if a kid came to you even as a complete stranger and told you they were being molested? Come on, any human being off the street would have handled it better than this fuck heads...every single person that had it reported to them and did nothing should be in prison with nassar

[@Delopezav]

What a speech!!! Omg ... This speech will go down in history, a speech that will be used in study about morals...

[@jglobetrotter2830]

She reported him and nothing was done. What was she supposed to do, take the law into her hand and attack him? Stand on the street corner with a megaphone? You don't seem to understand how corrupt organizations and law enforcement can be. I have been in a horrible situation before, of reporting a case of child abuse, and not being taken seriously, and there is nothing like the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness when you realize that you've reached a dead end, reported it to three different authorities, and no one will do anything.

[@jglobetrotter2830]

Es P you keep saying "do something," but you are incapable of saying WHAT she should have done. The only person making excuses here is you: excuses to try and discredit victims of assault.

[@jglobetrotter2830]

Es P YOU are the one saying they should have done something, not me, so I asked you to backup YOUR moronic disgusting judgement of assault survivors with a clear and specific statement of what you would do differently in that position. YOU should be able to elaborate on YOUR idiotic claim. That's not my job. You're the one making stupid claims. Predictably, you are incapable of elaborating on what they should have done, because you're apparently the kind of person who goes around spewing criticism at others despite being too ignorant or stupid to have any idea of what they could actually do to improve their situation. And yes, your rude judgement of assault victims for not reacting the way you think they should (though you clearly don't have any idea what they should have done differently) is clearly a disgusting attempt to discredit them. What pathetic excuse for a human being you are.

[@jglobetrotter2830]

First, half of what you wrote is incoherent fragments. What are you, a half-illiterate twelve-year-old? Right, why even ask, your maturity level is clearly FAR below that. I don't need to make comments about how angry and misogynist you are. You do a fantastic job of calling attention to that all by yourself. So your answer is that people who report abuse and are ignored should stand in the street and scream and cry and throw a tantrum. Why am I not surprised that you're stupid enough to think that would accomplish anything? And kill them? Oh, great, yeah, MURDER is the perfect answer. Murder, how heroic!! It take a pretty sick freak to go around advocating murder, and not just advocating it, but saying it's the definition of heroism!!! What the hell is wrong with you??? I used the word "survivor" in a correct manner. I'm sorry you are so poorly educated that you are ignorant of that word's meaning. I am not sure when you think I "posed as a hero" or what attention you think I am getting, other than the attention you yourself are giving me in your disgusting, filthy, bigoted, comments.

[@jglobetrotter2830]

I did not consider it heroic to report abuse. I considered it my duty. In fact, legally, I was required by my employer to report it (though I would have anyway). I didn't cry about how no one was helping, I simply stated the sad fact that those to whom I reported, who had the legal authority to remove the child from the situation (police and CPS) did nothing. I was not making myself out to be a hero of any kind, I was stating simple facts. It sounds like you have never been in any a situation involving abuse, and have zero empathy for anyone who has, and ZERO understanding of how our society or legal system works and somehow think throwing tantrums and murdering people is the answer to everything. I called you uneducated because you blatantly displayed your ignorance by arrogantly disputing my CORRECT use of the word "survivor." I'm sure you have access to a dictionary. Go look up the word next time before making an utter fool of yourself by defining it incorrectly. But of course you won't, as you are sadly not just ignorant, but willfully so.

[@angelag7992]

As a sexual abuse survivor myself, I have to say she made me sob. She's got the heart of a lion with the softness and grace of a dove, that twisted man didn't destroy the best part of her❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@noongourfain]

Abusers don't have the power to destroy anyone. They are just sick creepy little shits. well said Angela G

[@americancitizen8460]

Never abused as a child. Can’t imagine how that feels. I grew up not even knowing how much of this was going on. To see these girls go forward and be brave and criticized. Ya, you wonder why sick fucks get away with it? The damn people who are supposed to handle it.

[@EktaShah82]

@@noongourfain no they don’t? How would you know? Have you suffered abuse? Do you know much about trauma psychology?

[@noongourfain]

@@EktaShah82 Yes I have. I didn't say it was easy. I'm not being dismissive of anyone who has been abused. People can take their power back. It's not impossible. Abusers are pathetic.

[@EktaShah82]

@@noongourfain it’s more difficult for some of us. I know Bc I’ve lived it. I’ve lost so much Bc of it. I’ve seen what so many other women have been through too. There is so much context to people’s individual circumstances. I’m glad you understand it’s more difficult and getting to that place is not easy for everyone or anyone for that matter

[@rachellebutterfield3894]

The satisfaction on her face when she saw how she rattled that lawyer!(25:25) Good for you girl! You are flat out amazing, powerful and so well spoken. The passion in your voice. So raw! This speech is epic!

[@missmoxie9188]

Rachelle Butterfield YES!!!!!

[@noneofyourbusiness6309]

I loved it..see how she feels being told she was in it for the money and fame..

[@konne16]

Rachael is lawer as well

[@Audrey78871]

"And that is what makes the gospel of Christ so sweet. Because it extends grace and hope and mercy where none should be found. And it will be there for you. I pray you experience the soul-crushing weight of guilt so that you may someday experience true repentance and true forgiveness from God, which you need far more than forgiveness from me, though I extend that to you as well." WOW!

[@talldarkandahandfull5781]

How does she know if he had a distorted world version that is a distorted version of the bible taking the power of The Trinity out of it.

[@miriam3700]

Douglas Steele what?

[@talldarkandahandfull5781]

@@miriam3700 i dont know how to clarify my statement except to say cult christians dont believe in a trinity,and she said he carried a bible to court with him.

[@bigdesignspop]

Jesus was tortured for Larry

[@sarajane5306]

Why would anyone want a monster like this to repent and share heaven with them? He deserves to go to hell for punishment, ruining the lives of so many young children. I don't want to share heaven with selfish evil twisted individuals like him.

[@loveislife-sd3fm]

So beautifully spoken that I am in awe of this powerful young woman. Bless her and the hundreds of courageous women who spoke their truth.

[@michelleeaton6602]

A brave, poised, articulate woman faces her perpetrator and describes the utter failure of the parties responsible for allowing the sexual abuse of hundreds of children countless times. Powerful.

[@snyderlyder6325]

Yes, we all watched the video. No need to explain what happened using massive exaggeration.

[@codylaramore4881]

Michelle Eaton Truth is these words are not your own, they are a compilation of previous comments on other videos that got lots of likes. This is a disgusting practice seeking "likes".

[@codylaramore4881]

Joaquin Aptio "Troll" didn't write what they did to get likes they wrote what they felt was right, unlike the OP.

[@snyderlyder6325]

There is a need to degrade her response, otherwise how will she come to realization of how utterly useless of a comment it was? I don't need someone to reiterate the video that I am about to watch. #Idiot

[@michelleeaton6602]

I have been watching these videos all day and crying. This woman is absolutely amazing. The victims’ testimonies and the sentencing of this pedophile is a huge victory for victims that have been silenced and for victims of other sex crimes.

[@michellemcgee86]

God presence and power was all over her! Her passion, pity and godly love brought tears to my eyes. There was no hate on her statement but power, strength and pity towards him..God bless Rachael!

[@tekkenmaster123]

I love how you wrote this! Amen!

[@jamesmccabe1702]

fuck your god. why did he let that poor girl commit suicide?

[@EktaShah82]

She is what some of us who’ve faced abuse have never reached and wish we could. A place of power instead of feeling ourselves slowly dying inside as we continue to suffer the consequences of abuse we’ve suffered. The one saving Grace she had is she was not also a victim of parental family of origin abuse and they were emotionally intelligent people which gave her a lot of privilege and ability to heal. What makes her special is that she used that privilege to fight for those who couldn’t knowing others did not have her level of privilege as an attorney and supportive parents and spouse. So many in place of privilege just sit back and look on and move on. She chose to speak up instead of hide it and fight for them which is why I come back to her book so often and her speech so often for inspiration. I often wonder like she once did if my voice will ever be heard for the years of psychological abuse and financial abuse I faced and threats of physical abuse I faced for years til I was driven to extreme ptsd and joblessness

[@katieduncan5834]

What a beautiful soul she is. I hope she can find some peace through this closure. As a victim of CSA, it’s a long and difficult road. Full of self doubt and flashbacks. I commend this judge for letting each survivor give a victim impact statement. On my court date I was too scared to give one. It gives me some strength listening to these women speak their truth.

[@katieduncan5834]

J W wow you don’t sound creepy or predatory at all. They were children. They were sexually assaulted and manipulated by an adult...an authoritative figure. Seriously, what is wrong with you?

[@margot356]

J W it shouldn’t have happened at all. Worse things happened to some of the other victims (watch Kyle’s statement), but just because it wasn’t as bad as it could have been doesn’t make it acceptable. He used his medical patients to satisfy his sexual needs. We need to treat this like other harassment cases. We can’t just sweep it under the rug because it’s “not as bad.”

[@katieduncan5834]

One of the greatest lessons I ever learned: just because I’m in a body cast doesn’t mean someone else’s broken arm doesn’t hurt. The point is no one should have been hurt in the first place.

[@Mr123robert999]

this woman moved the immovable. this is historic.

[@georginakaye1021]

Incredible

[@redhermit4304]

One person can make a change and stand against tyranny

[@aik51912]

I wish I could make this comment the top comment.

[@EktaShah82]

Agreed

[@petewanders3772]

“Because everything is what these survivors are worth.” I sobbed through the whole speech...

[@meljstephan]

A shining beacon of strength

[@deanreynolds3709]

I have to give serious credit to this woman, she was able to articulate everything in such powerful words and held it together. Such an amazing, strong woman. The literal definition of badass. What a hero

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

She became an attorney to do so.

[@supersonico9364]

What a powerful testimony… she’s walked the path and now she’s the best version of herself, a valuable person indeed.

[@vmi4172]

She killed it.

[@firstnamelastname1705]

VM I nah she killed him

[@jaideneveda_]

w o w brave, brave, brave and fiercely intelligent woman - he did not break you - not in the end. brava.

[@yvetterenee8256]

She is blessed, although she was scarred. I loved how she told Nassar how to receive forgiveness from GOD. Well done.

[@jennycronin1717]

Bless her. Such a powerful speech. She still has her faith after all she's been through. Absolutely amazing. The power of the Lord! The fact that she can have forgiveness for someone like that is inspiring. I've been abused when I was little and I have realy struggled with forgiving. She's my hero❤

[@kcindc5539]

“I began Law School at 19......” think about it. Not only does this mean she’s a prodigy for finishing college three years ahead of schedule. It also means she started law school a mere four years after being abused by Nassar. And now, here she is, fearlessly and with unwavering laser focus, leading the charge towards justice on behalf of the hundreds of victims of the same abuse she herself endured. Victims just like her she had no idea even existed let alone one day represent in court. Some greater power saw her as the one person best suited to help these girls, and that they needed her to be there for them as quickly as possible. Things happen for a reason.

[@MalloryNewcomb]

The first thing that made Rachael different from everybody was that her intuition told her at 15 that he had done this before, which she was correct on… She was correct & she followed that intuition until she uncovered the truth and pushed it to the Indianapolis Star. I don’t know why this happened to her, that will never be right and never be OK, but perhaps she was in her position for such a time as this.

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

She is a committed Christian.

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

@@MalloryNewcomb She is a committed Christian. Read her book.

[@EktaShah82]

@@Nancy-fm1ie I don’t believe it’s her religious belief that makes her different but the fact that she is more spiritual than cultic religious Bc of parents who were and are emotionally intelligent compassionate and empathetic in a world where most are tribal, authoritarian, and self absorbed

[@gajoratte]

Imagine commenting on a speech by a childhood sexual assault survivor with the phrase “things happen for a reason”

[@mariaalfaro5870]

These poor girls were dragged like a flock of innocent sheep to a living hell of corrupt adults.

[@BriaBarrows]

Facts

[@brandy6814]

Poetic justice. This final statement - that in essence started, and then anchored this whole case, WAS the cherry on the sundae. I wonder how that person feels now for saying that.

[@valkyriesardo278]

What an amazing woman, so articulate, and what perfect restraint on so much rage.

[@aik51912]

This woman is so strong, brave, and brilliant. I hope these people who ignored all of this are brought to justice as well. They deserve the maximum sentence possible.

[@GregtheBat]

Intense and so well spoken. She is amazing.

[@glennaddison952]

So powerful! Thank you, Rachel, for showing and sharing the Gospel, especially in such a time of anguish! What a tremendous balance of love and justice, compassion and truth, holiness and forgiveness! May He continue to heal your heart and the hearts of the many who were also abused. So pleased with you as a sister in the Lord!

[@jmichel1]

This was/remains one of the most Powerful speeches I have ever heard. I commend these women for standing in their truth. #TheyTookTheirPowerBack. I don’t know if I would have the grace to extend to the perpetrator. I admire Rachel’s courage. #Howmuchisalittlegirlworth

[@theuntamedleo]

I have watched each and every testimony given within this case. I have listened to the horrific and disturbing things that these girls and women have been subjected to and felt such empathy when they described how it has affected each and every facet of their lives. Rachel Denhollander's was so powerful and eloquent, and I am so impressed with how well she maintained composure throughout. To all the women who were brave enough to come forward and make their voices heard, I commend you. I hope your strength and honesty will spurr other young people who are being abused to come forward and tell someone.

[@carrierhone7475]

How is MSU still existing? You couldn’t pay me to go there

[@summerparent1273]

I have no words Rachael you are an angel sent from God. Beautiful gospel that moved me to tears. Thank you for your bravery and your voice. Outstanding!!

[@whatevernoe4860]

Rachael, thank you for your honest and powerful voice. Thank you

[@maggiekantola6191]

shame on MSU and all of the other adults involved in this tragedy

[@SahloFolina2161]

She came with a *LOT* of evidence. And I’m glad.

[@carloscordero6695]

People who disliked this video must be abusers themselves. How can you dislike this?

[@marugg78]

she accepted a out of court settlement from MSU so I guess she found out what a little girl was worth.

[@U2L8]

zim zum - U should be ashamed of yourself for belittling whatever choice this amazingly articulate and strong woman chose to do from a civil standpoint. I won’t assume you understand how civil suits are conducted or how outcomes are reached but they’re not anything like the actual criminal case. There isn’t anything outcome other than settling as it’s not as if you refuse to settle in the hopes of someone going to jail or being punished criminally. Unfortunately to drag it out to a judges decision, you do still have to bare your sole and relive all the horrors though while you testify to all the criminal elements again. 90% of civil lawsuits are settled vs it going to a judges decision, so for you to act as though you have any right to Judge her based off of settling shows just how pathetically ignorant you come across with ur smug ass statement. I don’t know how anyone can watch this video and then be motivated to make a comment such as you did. As as a real man, I cannot see anyone who makes the type of comment u did as any better than Larry or any other Chomo. GFY

[@marugg78]

you know, you're ABSOLUTELY right. I don't know jack shit about the justice system all I know is what it's like to be RAPED by a full grown man at the age of 6 and dealing with the aftermath, schizophrenia, PTSD, waves of crippling depressions and suicidal tendencies. I wouldn't have settled for some money.

[@tracie2741]

@@marugg78 I am so sorry you were put through so much evil. I hope one day you find peace. I hope he who harmed you is suffering sheer pain and hell and does for each remaining second of his pathetic life

[@nathancervantes6001]

John I am seeking compensation for my abuse because I need to pay out of pocket for any treatments. This is going to cost a ton of money. I am doing this so I can finally find peace and deal with the issues I have. We don't know her reasons, but it shouldn't matter!!! No money can help us find peace, but I can pay to get the best help so I can move on.

[@summertea545]

She's my hero. For a moment I actually thought she was the judge.

[@jss61]

So heartbreaking. I am so sorry. You women, girls--all so very brave!

[@ntabon0219]

What a determined and brave young woman. She put her heart and soul in this message to Larry. The world better take notice. USA Gymnastics- what a horrible image you’ve betrayed. Sweeping all of this under the rug.. along with Michigan. God knows where else that was unreported. The rebuilding starts right now. God bless all those children and women involved. GOODBYE LARRY and may God have mercy on you.

[@faithandentrepreneurship7241]

So inspiring. Full of grace and truth. God bless you Rachel for your speaking up and being a light in the darkness.

[@bernieleong8720]

She is a hero of towering stature, and her actions have stopped this devil in his tracks.

[@lilxboxpeep]

I applied to MSU and now I honestly have no interest in going there.

[@missmoxie9188]

Don’t worry about what my name is don’t

[@talldarkandahandfull5781]

@@missmoxie9188 it looked liked your comment didn't make sense until I saw the name of the person's name that you were replying to

[@groupie4ever]

good for you!

[@m.v.399]

Thank you Rachael Denhollander for Your wonderful words.

[@baileyayyy5085]

A youtube video has never made me cry before

[@pimps1986]

Rachael, this is very bold and very brave to do this in front of all these cameras and we are so proud of you. Keep up the good work and keep being a good mom to your daughters. God Bless you! :)

[@4687878]

Heads are going to ROLL,...that school allowed this to go on for years, as more and more little girls were molested,..God,...close that place down !!!

[@magacop5180]

Bringing back public Executions could be a good thing.

[@KarJaneDavis]

DJ Kevgeez but you want to tell someone in another comment to relax? Okay.

[@KarJaneDavis]

DJ Kevgeez I completely agree, regardless.

[@markw4367]

SilkySlim, what everyone doesn't realize is that accusations are just that, accusations. Unless a person has absolute proof that something was done, you can't really do anything. Just because someone says that someone else touched them, doesn't mean it happened. Can you prove they touched you indecently? Any video evidence? If not, then it's a he says/she says thing. Look at the Duke lacrosse team, they were falsely accused of raping that girl.

[@fionamoran7024]

Mark W Well, he actually recorded some of the abuse. If anyone listened then that evidence would have come out way sooner, and the abuse would have stopped earlier.

[@beachygirl567]

Brilliant, brave and powerful. Thank you Rachael--- for reflecting God's grace amid the most horrifying of circumstances. Bravo.

[@brendawolf1638]

You are so smart and your speech was delivered so well!!! It brought me to tears!!! Way to bring an accurate biblical perspective!!! How honorable!!!

[@gingermandel412]

Thank you for speaking out!

[@crimetimewithjess5366]

That was insanely inspiring. My hat is off to this young woman. This is one of the best victim impact speeches I've ever seen.

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

She became an attorney to do so.

[@pinkdolly]

I’m just in awe of the power of all these testimonies. Every woman and girl blew me away. It’s truly amazing how strong they are. I’m so happy for them that they got to get everything off their chests.

[@sclc123]

People who have an ear, let them hear what is being said. A powerful testimony.

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

Is it just me or is this video quality terrible? There is no pause or buffering going on yet the video appears to desync and lag a bit. It's driving my crazy trying to watch this.

[@coffeeuser3000]

What a beautiful, strong testimony, delivered by a beautiful and strong woman. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Rache_777]

The best speech I have ever heard because the truth sounds just like that, overwhelmingly emotional. Enormous respect for this beautiful woman 💜

[@dinorahdarby4499]

Larry and those like him are common. They are in your family, your school, your neighborhood, your work place and we need to do better. We all need to be a part of education, and prevention of child abuse. Most of all, believe them when they tell you it happened!!

[@eljoenaiadrien2674]

You are AMAZING!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU. Your bravery is inspirational

[@youtmeme]

One of the greatest speeches in the last 50 or so years!

[@mirilaws]

She's got the speech thing perfected. Maybe she should run for senate? :-). So strong and beautiful!

[@NN-ws7cq]

How would she fit in??? Almost Everyone is corrupt when it comes to politics

[@MalloryNewcomb]

She strikes me as the kind of mom who would not want to be away from her family all the time.

[@BriaBarrows]

Mallory Newcomb I can tell she’s an introvert as well, but I know she’s one hell of a researcher as we can see here. Eloquent and powerful speaker.

[@Suburp212]

Amazing speech, outstanding person!

[@debc4567]

Rachael, that was amazing. So proud of you!

[@ashkath9326]

What an articulate, well educated and beautiful human inside and out. I didn’t think I’d be able to listen to the full speech, but the way that she chooses her words has made it easier than it should be considering the circumstances. I hope that she finds peace and a way to move on from this evil

[@teekaytrailers2270]

Who the hell would dislike this?

[@weslielittrell2253]

Thank You Rachel for your caring and support

[@caseymanuel7199]

Oh My God!!! She is amazing! You go girl. What an eloquent amazing young lady. I'm so blown away. Just wow.

[@Katmandutou]

Everything she become in life has brought this out. It took someone trained as an advocate to be able to have the tenacity to endeavour the torment of the last year. I feel for her and what she given up to bring this evil man down. I just hope solutions happen with at M.S.U. and Gymnastics. Boycotts or people speaking out like Shawn Johnson has. PROTECT OUR BABIES FROM THE HYSTERIA!

[@jacquelineburns1683]

If I EVER need a lawyer - I'll call this incredibly balanced woman who is both emotional and rational... So brave. So eleoquent. So woman. xx

[@IamDamnHungry]

Wow, that presentation couldn't have been better. What a legend!

[@NaomiBaldacchino]

😭😭😭😭😭 incredible! 😭 such a good role model ❤️ What are little girls worth? They are worth everything! ❤️

[@Suburp212]

I can see reading this in school on public speaking, rhetoric, and argumentation.

[@weepingwillows21]

Of course Rachael didn't know. How was she meant to know that there were all these others? I hope that after all of this, something has changed. I hope the screening process has had an overhaul. Rachael, you and the others have no fault here. He is at fault. Everyone who enabled Larry Nassar by not taking appropriate action is at fault. They all let you down, and they should all be ashamed of themselves. We believe you. We hear you, and we are listening. Sending you all so, so much love. Keep working at it. You're going to make the world such a better place by using your voice.

[@davidlehnert9285]

The best speech on this case!! Excellent job and an excellent leader!!

[@orlihimmelweit2105]

USAG or local branches of the organization has swept much under the rug over the years, not just this predator's victims, but other predators.

[@emerys9927]

Orli Himmelweit honestly tho.. my sister trained with USAG and at a meet a parent physically abused their child so my family reported it and they were like 🤷🏼‍♀️ *birdboz challenge*

[@brittanykendallmusic]

the look she gives him at the end is just utterly powerful and amazing.. like look how the tables have turned..... watch me take this victory lap!!!

[@thenarrator.9889]

I'm just like, how is Larry's attorney a woman...

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

I believe the one you are referring to is a court appointed attorney.

[@SMald87]

She probably needed it I mean Lawyers are not guilty of the crimes of the people they defend and they also need to put food on the table but what lawyer would risk their reputation in this case?? I don't believe he would've even had a lawyer if it had not been appointed by the court ?

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

@@SMald87 Well one things for certain. Whoever is representing him he is paying for. The federal court froze his assets pending "any and all" lawsuits filed since his federal conviction. Plus his Ex-wife filed for immediate divorce and 100% control of assets at her disposal prior to his Federal conviction. SO not only did he abuse 100s of you girls but he also screwed over his family. No college funds, luxuries they were afforded by his high pay was all but gone.

[@NavyChief1999]

Amazing strength and perseverance. God bless each you. Thank you!

[@alexalofi]

Cannot wait to read her book

[@carmenwilley8858]

Everybody should hear this speech.

[@AP-uj2fg]

I keep focusing on her eyes. That pure fury is not something I *wish* to see. It is a fury that only comes from experiencing trauma this deep. But my God, it is an honor to have the opportunity to see her rage and hear her words.

[@wcatcher5622]

Man I tell you what, I've been bingeing these vids since I didn't keep up with the case at all and I have to say that these statements were all delivered with with such eloquence and grace, especially given the age of most of the victims. Really fucked up guy, justice was delivered.

[@rachaelcourtnell7275]

WOW what a great young woman Rachael Denhollander has turned into what great strength. I hope that she keeps that love in her heart forever, well done young woman and all the other survivors.

[@garygary7550]

Elegant. Strong. Powerful.

[@Dr.Rabbit7346]

The nerve of the defense to object during her victim impact statement is unnerving itself

[@bluesoulreggae1356]

The enablers covered for Larry - why aren't they in the dock too - bravo Rachael

[@ENFPerspectives]

You did an amazing job! Thank you for speaking up and for all of the Olympian’s who did. 🙏🙏🙏

[@juniper617]

I’m not a Christian. I’ve had some fairly unpleasant interactions with certain Christian sects. But this woman’s words show how Christianity was supposed to be practiced-to be *lived* - in a way I’ve rarely encountered. I really admire her.

[@michaal105]

Hi Juniper. I'd encourage you to look into the bountiful evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That's what played a big part in me converting. I found out that God absolutely does exist and he's amazing. He can extend his forgiveness to you too.

[@tjc89]

Maximum respect for this fine lady

[@tekkenmaster123]

“Put friendship in front of the truth.” That is such a powerful statement. That is how cliques are formed in society’s schools, jobs, relationships and the infrastructure of institutions. This is the corroding and insidious element that is behind authorities at work, schools, churches that prevent victims from speaking out. It’s what separates humanity from forming trust and loyalty. Well said and thanks for the courage it took to act and advocate for yourself and others.

[@snowdaisy5535]

You dear are an amazing woman.

[@Doseofa]

These women were so well spoken. Wow, May God bless them & heal them.

[@jimflys2]

"Next up the court will hear the Sister Survivors vs Michigan State University." Good luck green, they got your number.

[@PFFlyer64]

That was amazing. I learned some new, more horrible things about this case. But, I was also moved and humbled by the words of this young woman. God bless her and all of the other victims.

[@judyjetson686]

Don't read the comments. One of the most powerful things I've ever seen. Feel that.

[@clockworkpotato]

Her thoughts and the way to broadcast them are so clean and straight. I wish more politicians were so strong and clever as she is. Respekt.

[@ingenear]

My deepest respect indeed!

[@mbowman4436]

Wow... she is so eloquent. God bless her and the others.

[@tiffelaneous]

She is a warrior. Amazing!

[@lmfao7558]

Extraordinary speech!!!

[@EktaShah82]

I first heard this years ago but it still gets to me if not more now that the numbness of 12 years on my life has withered away. The abuse descriptions of silenced voices and wondering if anyone would ever care of my own stories of abuse and pain as I still suffer daily for it while my abusers both familial and in professional place get away with their actions. I’ve said it for 4 years but Rachael is a true American hero as a lawyer negotiator and abuse survivor and woman and child of god and advocate.

[@heavymetalmusichead4969]

This is the most powerful thing I've ever heard.

[@fracturedangel1835]

What an ending this was! Relevant, eloquent, brilliant! In all of this, one of the main things I'm left wondering is how many males were molested by this pos, yet are afraid to come forward. I don't think this is the end of the devestation left by Larry Nassar, MSU, etc.