Believed

How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving exploration of how even well-meaning adults can fail to believe.
What a f
Mar 6
Geezus. Here’s hoping everyone that f-d up during this investigation learned something.
Wow
08/29/2024
I know I’m late to the party, but what a terrific piece of work you have done here. As a former gymnast during the years that Larry was an abuser, I just feel for these young ladies so much. I thought I knew this story inside and out, but boy was I wrong. I learned so much from your reporting… thank you so much.
Important to Know
08/04/2024
What a phenomenal podcast. I typically don’t listen to anything explicit because I feel I have such a sensitive soul, but with the Olympics playing there has been an increased interest in women’s gymnastics once again (with myself included in that interest). I began researching the Larry Nassar case for the first time to understand the details of the horrors he has caused and how to better avoid those traumas in the future. My heart goes out to anyone who has experienced anything of this nature. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who feels prepared or has a desire to learn more about the traumas that come with assault of this nature and the damage one person can cause in the lives of thousands of people. I pray history does not repeat itself in this way and that awareness can continue to be raised on both the world of gymnastics and the world of human rights!
Good information
03/28/2024
I’ve been interested in the Larry Nassar Trial since I seen athlete A. And this gives my information about the trial I can use to study the case
Useless Parents.
07/22/2024
There was no excuse to let your child go back to a doctor that had an erection. I hope they all end up like Kyle’s pointless father & I hope THEIR guilt is crushing! They are to blame!
good research & presentation!
01/22/2023
My Domestic Violence Clinic professor had our class listen to this podcast to help us think about trauma and believing survivors and how abusers are able to hide their abuse and instill self-doubt through charm. Before listening, I had heard of Larry Nassar, read a few articles, but hadn’t understood how so many people failed to see what he was doing, and how the system failed to stop him earlier. This podcast did a great job of answering my question, in an accessible, well-researched, and well-organized way.
Unbelievable how hard it is to be ‘Believed’
08/11/2023
I so applaud the young women who tried to plead their case only to have their concerns dismissed by their parents, therapists and the police. I have a lot of sympathy for otherwise strong and powerful women who waited far too long and were far too conflicted to report the crimes committed against them. One can only wish that some of these women, like Trine, were empowered enough to find their voices sooner in order to support the brave young women who did so against such great obstacles and were left to suffer for years. We need to speak up and teach our children to do so and NEVER question them.
Great journalism, horrific story
11/22/2022
This is a great resource for anyone who wants to know more about these atrocities. I appreciate the thoughtful and responsible storytelling.
Just wow
10/24/2022
I had no clue the extent of this horrible man. This was an amazing podcast. Praying for the survivors.
Tough but worth it.
09/17/2022
Thank you for reporting on this and showing both the horror and the survival/strength. It is hard to listen to but important to hear.
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