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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison, AP sources say (apnews.com)

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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has been stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida. Nassar is serving decades in prison after admitting sexually assaulting athletes at Michigan State University and at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, including Olympic medalists.

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[–] BraveSirZaphod@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

People's perverse inner lust to hurt other people and willingness to abandon their principles really comes out the moment they convince themselves that the target 'deserved' it.

It's funny how easily people can demand a fair and equal justice system, and then a moment later, cheer for literal extra-judicial violence.

[–] SomeoneElse@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I have to admit my first reaction was “he deserves it” but I immediately felt bad for thinking that. Same as when Trump got Covid. I wouldn’t call it a “perverse inner lust to hurt other people” though. I’m human, human reactions are complicated. Nassar inflicted unspeakable harm to hundreds upon hundreds of girls and young women. He doesn’t deserve to be stabbed, but I definitely have less sympathy for him than I would for someone innocent. I don’t think I’m a monster for feeling like that.