密歇根新闻广播 Nassar潜在的认罪方式

 

For the 120-plus women and girls who were allegedly abused by former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, it's overwhelming to think that he may actually admit to assault as early as next week.

Nassar, who also worked as the doctor for the US Olympic women's gymnastics team, is scheduled to have a plea hearing in Ingham County Circuit Court next week, where he's facing more than a dozen charges, including multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under the age of 13.

On November 29th, he's got another plea hearing in Eaton County, where he's facing additional charges. And then on December 7th, a federal judge will decide Nassar's sentence for child pornography possession. (Nassar pleaded guilty to the child porn possession as part of a federal plea deal; he's agreed not to fight a sentence between 22-27 years, but the judge can decide to give him up to 60.)

Nothing is finalized² at this point. But this sudden plea hearing is a strong indication that Nassar's defense³ team has reached a deal with the Michigan Attorney General's office, which has been prosecuting⁴ the state-level charges.

Larissa Boyce says she was repeatedly abused by Nassar in the late 90's, when she was a teenage gymnast in the MSU youth program. Now, the mom of four lives in Williamston, and news of Nassar's potential guilty plea is still settling in.

"Because hearing it come out of his mouth, saying that he wronged us girls? That takes it to a whole other level."

If Nassar does plead guilty, Boyce says she'd be willing to make a statement in court about the impact of his alleged¹ abuse.

"I know a lot of people wouldn't want to face him. But I'm at that point in my healing process where I want to. And I want to take my power back, by facing him and saying,'You did this to me.'"

1 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

2 finalized   

vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

4 prosecuting   

检举、告发某人( prosecute的现在分词 )； 对某人提起公诉； 继续从事（某事物）； 担任控方律师

参考例句：

• The witness was cross-examined by the prosecuting counsel. 证人接受控方律师的盘问。
• Every point made by the prosecuting attorney was telling. 检查官提出的每一点都是有力的。