Where is Larry Nassar now? 'Simone Biles: Rising' docu heads into US sports' deepest, darkest disgrace

Netflix's 'Simone Biles: Rising' sheds light on the comeback of Simone Biles after her dramatic withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics 2020
PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2024
The docu-series 'Simone Biles: Rising' will shed light on the star athlete's dreadful experience with Larry Nassar (YouTube/@netflix, Getty Images)
The docu-series 'Simone Biles: Rising' will shed light on the star athlete's dreadful experience with Larry Nassar (YouTube/@netflix, Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The upcoming documentary series 'Simone Biles: Rising' is set to offer insight into Simon Biles's harrowing experience with the notorious Dr Larry Nassar, who is presently serving a lengthy jail term for his crimes.

The show, directed by Katie Walsh, will provide an inside look at the life of Simone's seven Olympic medals, following her controversial withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics 2020.

While this docu-series will mainly highlight Simone's tenacity in rebuilding her physical and mental fitness, it will also delve into the effect of Nassar's assault on her and other gymnasts.

What happened between Simone Biles and Larry Nassar?

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Simone Biles was also sexually assaulted by Dr. Larry Nassar (@netflix)

Simone Biles was one of hundreds of young women and girls sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar, former doctor of the USA gymnastics team, according to reports from 2018. Nassar committed horrendous acts of abuse for years while reportedly claiming to be providing medical therapy.

The celebrity athlete recounted her story on X on January 16, 2018, revealing that she, too, had been molested by the accused doctor. Sharing her ordeal with a picture on X she simply captioned, "Feelings... #MeToo."



 

According to Newsweek, Simone acknowledged the abuse and countedthat she opted to openly share her story, thinking it may benefit many others, saying, "If I can shine a light on whatever that is, then I'm going to do it."

What is Larry Nassar up to these days?

CHARLOTTE, MI - FEBRUARY 05:  Larry Nassar stands as he is sentenced by Judge Janice Cunningham for
Larry Nassar sexually assaulted 265 women and girls (Getty Images)

Larry Nassar was accused in 2016 of sexually abusing at least 265 young women and girls while providing medical treatment, as per the source outlet. He was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison in December 2017 for reportedly possessing child pornography and tampering with evidence.

In January 2018, he was sentenced to an extra 40 to 175 years in Michigan State Prison after pleading guilty to seven charges of sexual assault in Ingham County.

As per Michigan Radio, Nassar was sentenced to another 40–125 years in Michigan State Prison on three more charges of sexual assault in Eaton County in February 2018. 

How to stream 'Simone Biles: Rising'?

A screengrab from the 'Simone Biles Rising' (Youtube/ @netflix)
A screengrab from the 'Simone Biles Rising' (Youtube/ @netflix)

To see the docuseries, you must have an exclusive Netflix account.

The Standard Plan with Ads requires a $6.99 monthly membership and provides full HD (1080p) video streaming.

 The Standard Plan, without advertising, costs $15.49 per month and lets you use one account on two screens at the same time, streaming in 1080p/full HD quality.

The $22.99/month Premium Plan enables customers to stream video to up to four 4K Ultra HD devices simultaneously, all with Dolby Atmos and HDR.

'Simone Biles: Rising' trailer



 

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