Michigan Supreme Court

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor convicted of sexually abusing athletes, is among thousands of sex offenders removed from Michigan's public registry following a state Supreme Court ruling. The decision affects a broad group of registrants, and Nassar's inclusion has drawn particular attention given the scale of his crimes.

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor convicted of sexually abusing athletes, has been removed from Michigan's sex offender registry along with thousands of other offenders, following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling. The decision strips registry requirements from a large group of people convicted under the state's old sex offender law, prompting debate over public safety and the scope of the court's decision.