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Predators Within Professional Hierarchies
The case of Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics team physician who sexually abused hundreds of athletes over decades, exemplifies how institutional authority and trust can create an environment where systematic abuse remains hidden in plain sight. Nassar's position as a respected medical professional, combined with the power dynamics inherent in athletics and the vulnerability of young athletes, created conditions where victims remained silent and institutional leaders failed to investigate credible complaints. This episode reconstructs how abuse was reported but not acted upon, how the…
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