Four more women have filed court documents asking to join a federal lawsuit against Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State University doctor. Three of the four were minors participating in gymnastics or dance at the time they claim they were sexually assaulted. The fourth was in her 30s and sought treatment for knee pain.
One of the women, listed as "Jane GMSU Doe" says Nassar performed what he called "spinal evaluations" that involved digital penetration of her vagina and anus. She saw him from 1999 to 2004. She says Nassar tried to engage her in inappropriate sexual dialogue and appeared to be grunting and breathing heavily while he examined her. She also says Nassar would look her in the eye, ask her if she felt better and hug her afterwards.
A plaintiff listed as "Jane IMSU Doe" was a participant in the Spartan Youth Gymnastic Program when she started seeing Nassar for back pain in 1997. She says he would make her "feel special" by offering hugs prior to treatment but also tried to engage her in sexually explicit conversations, asking if she had a boyfriend and how far they went in terms of sexual activity. She says Nassar appeared to be aroused and made grunting noises while digitally penetrating her. She says on at least on occasion she refused treatment only for Nassar to hold her down and penetrate her against her will.
Jane IMSU Doe says Michigan State gymnastics coach Kathie Klages asked her if Nassar had penetrated her during procedures and then told her there was no reason to bring up Nassar's conduct. At least one other plaintiff has said Klages defended Nassar when she reported what happened during her treatment sessions. Michigan State suspended Klages on Monday but is not saying if that has anything to do with the Nassar investigation.
