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Nassar Testimony Brings One Sexual Abuse Survivor Sadness - And Then Some Relief

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Kyle Stephens, the first woman to testify in court last week that Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, sexually abused her.
Kyle Stephens was the first person to testify last week during Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing in Michigan. The former USA Gymnastics team doctor has admitted to having sexual contact with minors.

It began when she was in kindergarten. Kyle Stephens, one of more than 80 women to come forward last week with accusations of abuse, told a judge that the former team doctor for USA Gymnastics sexually abused her for six years.

Stephens was person to testify during Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing in Michigan, and more are expected to give statements this week. Nassar has admitted to

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