WATCH LIVE: Victims of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are continuing to speak in court during the 7th day of his sentencing hearing; Nassar will also be sentenced today http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/IyqpNJWGZp
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"Larry sought out and took pleasure in little girls and women being sexually injured and violated because he liked it," Rachael Denhollander tells court http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/KZKd19j1ji
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"At 15, I believed that the adults at [Michigan State University] surrounding Larry would do the right thing, if they were aware of what Larry was doing. And I was terribly wrong," Rachael Denhollander says http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/ObbNHQTrOS
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Rachael Denhollander on coaching after being abused by Larry Nassar: "My little baby gymnast was sent to Larry before I knew a decision had been made to do so. Her family moved away, almost immediately thereafter. And I wept for that little girl." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/4YOs00JVyl
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"You used your own daughter to manipulate me. And every time I held my babies, I prayed to God you would leave your abuse in the exam room and not take it home to the little girl born with black hair just like her daddy," Rachael Denhollander says http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/qxuZNkdMfH
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WATCH: Larry Nassar's defense attorney objects to statement by victim Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to file a criminal complaint against Nassar; judge asks court room to "calm down" http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/XVLo52ByfX
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"You have become a man ruled by selfish and perverted desires," Rachael Denhollander tells Larry Nassar. "You chose to pursue your wickedness, no matter what it cost others." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/Ga3mNZDljS
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"I can speak the truth about my abuse without minimization, or mitigation, and I can call it evil, because I know what goodness is. And this is why I pity you," Rachael Denhollander says http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/Q6hIQd5ThZ
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Judge Aquilina to Rachael Denhollander: "You started the tidal wave. You made all of this happen. You made all of these voices matter. Your sister survivors and I thank you. You are the bravest person I have ever had in my courtroom." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/beMPHpCxup
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Michigan assistant AG: "The defendant is a twisted, beloved, renowned doctor who used his prestige to gain trust from these girls, to exploit them, leaving many of them emotionally shattered -- used by a man they not only trusted but also loved." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/R2jQ4oWdAc
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Michigan assistant attorney general: "This defendant not only robbed these children of their innocence, he robbed many of them of their good health. He performed no healing, only hurt." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/IoSIIa7TQ2
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Michigan assistant attorney general: "What does it say about our society that victims of sexual abuse have to hide their pain for years when they did nothing wrong?" http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/QnQG06VB5P
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"You have seen firsthand the effects this abuse has had on these women,” Michigan assistant attorney general says. “Not bandwagon jumpers, not money grabbers — women and girls who were abused.” http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/CRzgXiLSkU
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Michigan assistant attorney general to more than 150 victims of Larry Nassar who spoke in court: "On behalf of the entire attorney general and Michigan State University police department team, we believe you and always have. We thank you." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/MfWSHoNiZU
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Michigan assistant attorney general: "What is obvious is that a strong group of determined women can, in fact, change the world -- and will." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/BKZvLh1EuO
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"I can tell you ... unequivocally, I would be standing next to this man for every trial that he would hold, every sentencing he would have because that is what our Constitution requires," defense attorney for Larry Nassar says http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/n9JpnvoBea
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Larry Nassar "is sorry for the hurt he has caused and he is sorry to each and every one of the individuals who have come before your honor," defense attorney says http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/Xwc0lHSMeI
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WATCH: Larry Nassar apologizes to victims in court, saying their words have had a "significant emotional impact" on him http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/VLJBqJb0th
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Judge Aquilina on child sexual abuse: "It stops now. Speak out like these survivors and become part of the army." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/F8o0xBHzgF
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Judge Aquilina: “Would you like to withdraw your plea?” Larry Nassar: “No.” Judge Aquilina: “Because you are guilty, aren't you? Are you guilty, sir?” http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/kMoFv91mD5
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Judge Aquilina: "You, sir, decided to plea because there was no medical treatment. You did this for your pleasure and your control." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/rhIsMRYK4d
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Judge Aquilina, as she hands down Nassar's sentence: "As much as it was my honor and privilege to hear the sister survivors, it was my honor and privilege to sentence you. Because, sir, you do not deserve to walk outside of a prison ever again." http://cbsn.ws/2Bre9wR pic.twitter.com/MQHhrP4T4S
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