'Sister survivors' moment of solidarity accepting Arthur Ashe Courage Award | ESPYS 2018 | ESPN

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  • The 2018 ESPYS Arthur Ashe Award for Courage is presented to representatives for the 'sister survivors' who spoke out against sexual abuse by their former team doctor.
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  • @noturs136
    @noturs136 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2055

    watching how many climbed onto the stage broke my heart even more than it already was

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Cassady Taylor I cant believe they all climbed on his table to get molested while their parents were in the room that’s so crazy that he got away with that

    • @noneoftheabove297
      @noneoftheabove297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      And least two are missing. It seems at least two of his victims commit suicide.

    • @missrashell1
      @missrashell1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cassady Taylor , can you imagine how many actresses would be up there? Or Epstein victims? This is a powerful group because their sports are considered dignified and they usually well looked after by their parents who sacrifice hugely to get them to these competitive levels. So proud of them.

    • @thechosenone1533
      @thechosenone1533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I read somewhere that he had more cases against him than Harvey Weinstein and bill Cosby combined.

    • @youtubecommenter37
      @youtubecommenter37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      There were more girls. The total number of girls he abused wouldn’t be able to fit on that stage. The girls at the ESPYs are just the girls who publically came forward and testified at the trial. But there were loads more

  • @kayleighwaggoner1721
    @kayleighwaggoner1721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1745

    I love that the judge was in the audience it made me happy

    • @KrzNena
      @KrzNena 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My Life As Kayleigh Me too. 👏🏻

    • @krissy7342
      @krissy7342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      At what time mark??

    • @cherubicnerd
      @cherubicnerd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Krissy 7:24

    • @hannahbeswick7282
      @hannahbeswick7282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What a beautiful person the judge is inside and out ♥️🙌

    • @macaelatice-loma1048
      @macaelatice-loma1048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      shes one of the greatest judges i ever heard on major news cases like this... amazing!!

  • @simgingergirl
    @simgingergirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Watching Aly Raisman in court was what gave me courage to report my abuser. Thank you to Aly and all these women. I love you.

    • @taylorrichards3698
      @taylorrichards3698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’m so happy you were able to report them. You are so so strong and beautiful. You did such a incredibly tough thing with so much courage, you are incredible!!!!! Please let us know if u need ANYTHING!! I am always here to talk!:))

    • @jarredkennedy6131
      @jarredkennedy6131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bravo to you for doing what you did, as well as Ally.

    • @westuren8085
      @westuren8085 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Incredibly proud of you for that. It takes immeasurable courage

    • @ER-uy7ct
      @ER-uy7ct ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so glad you had the courage to report your abuser. *hugs from Ohio*

    • @mattprssmn4
      @mattprssmn4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you got your justice.

  • @cindylimbird2219
    @cindylimbird2219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1624

    Wow! All they needed was one adult to believe them! We failed as humanity.

    • @b617_3
      @b617_3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Cindy Limbird So every rape accusation we should blindly believe the alleged victim?

    • @IllMatic97
      @IllMatic97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Humanity has been failed, like numerous times. Crack open a history book you old beyotch.

    • @darrengordon-hill
      @darrengordon-hill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cindy Limbird Nobody listened then... why should people listen now??
      What changed?

    • @africanrhino8508
      @africanrhino8508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cindy Limbird we what the fuck do I have to do with it

    • @shampoofully7923
      @shampoofully7923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      s617 _ no but maybe after 300 accusations

  • @AW-pt8bx
    @AW-pt8bx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Just finished watching Athlete A and I feel sick. These women are warriors.

    • @IsmaelGarcia-qe6ub
      @IsmaelGarcia-qe6ub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You should watch At the heart of gold.

    • @jarredkennedy6131
      @jarredkennedy6131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That shattered me like a crystal vase on tiles.

  • @PlethoraShae
    @PlethoraShae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    One man. One man did this. And countless people let him. What a powerful message these women are sending.
    I’m with you ❤️

    • @tenyc3449
      @tenyc3449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's shocking, isn't it ? The sheer number of women who stood up on that stage because of ONE paedophile is just heart-breaking. Really makes you wonder how many more POS like him exist in this world.

    • @milvertonmom50
      @milvertonmom50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup...including their parents. It's heartbreaking.

  • @semi6544
    @semi6544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1045

    This comment section is tragic. Many of these women were abused as children and no one protected them. To arrive here in 2018 as functioning members of society and helping to prevent future abuse to kids is worthy of praise.

    • @semi6544
      @semi6544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Many of these commenters know a man did something wrong. The fact is they treat women like objects in every comment section in almost all TH-cam videos. I was just shocked at how harsh they are being to sexual assault survivors.

    • @apj1474
      @apj1474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      steve hornostaj to call all Americans pathetic makes you better? Since you said that and only you, i can now call you pathetic. Good night loser

    • @MarcusTheJR
      @MarcusTheJR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Semi You Really Think They All Being Truthful.
      1) Courage Isn't Waiting Years After The Fact, To Please A Narrative
      2) Lieing About ACTS OF VOILENCE.
      3) Ruining People Are Accusing Not Convictions But Accusations.
      4) Women Aren't Empowering Themselves, Making Themselves VICTIMS.
      5) Real Impowerment Comes From Innovation and Achieving Better and Bigger Goals. Not VICTIMHOOD SORRY

    • @semi6544
      @semi6544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Are you really trying to make a case against the victims? Why? Why do the victims garner more hate and criticism than Dr. Nassar in comment sections? You don't get famous from being a victim; they gained nothing but the right to face their violator by making themselves known. They did not make themselves victims. A doctor told 7 and 8 year olds he had a vagina massage treatment that would improve their health. Those 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ,16,17, & 18 year olds are victims of sexual assault. Some were innocent victims and some were naive victims, but they are victims. When they spoke their truth in order to help others they left victim hood behind.

    • @Leshamajigga
      @Leshamajigga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      bruh some of them didn't even know they were being abused. he had the cover that it was a legit medical procedure to treat injuries.

  • @MalcolmRandall
    @MalcolmRandall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    One man did ALL that damage and no adult acted? A lot of prominent people knew this was going on. I'm willing to bet that Two of those prominent people are *Bela and Martha Karolyi.*

    • @matthewforbes2969
      @matthewforbes2969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Considering that a lot of this happened at the karolyi ranch, I'm willing to bet that they 100 percent knew

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      MalcolmRandall They deserve to do some jail time also. Larry Nassar was a sick, manipulative fellow, but he didn't get away with it for so long by himself. Others need to pay too.

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      matthew forbes Yep, I agree with you.

    • @emmiemay7377
      @emmiemay7377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bela and Martha need to get done too. Would like to see them go down for negligence because they must of knew something. Was going on

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Emmie May I certainly would. Those two are very much as responsible.

  • @lisab7922
    @lisab7922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    Thank you ESPN for giving these women the time they deserved. These women needed this moment. And so did all the victims of sexual assault.

    • @amethystthedarkrai648
      @amethystthedarkrai648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lisa B They didn't deserve shit.

    • @lisab7922
      @lisab7922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Amethyst The Darkrai 👆🏻Proof that the evil in the word is not going to simple go away. Evil trolls will continue to breed.

    • @Nikki30288
      @Nikki30288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This wasnt the place for victim talk

    • @lisab7922
      @lisab7922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Nikki Fresquez It is an award for area strength and courage. It’s never a light topic award. Just because you don’t understand does not mean it’s wrong.

    • @skipbayless557
      @skipbayless557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lisa B Ehhh I bet most of them fucking lie to get money.

  • @spaceycandyasmr99
    @spaceycandyasmr99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    This goes to show that you are never alone

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Candace H Well the kids weren’t left alone with Larry in the rooms either. Their parents were there with them. A lot of good _that_ did them lmfao!!

  • @starrosborne7839
    @starrosborne7839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    All those poor young innocent girls systematically abused and being told it was “normal “ procedure thank goodness someone finally believed them and that thing is now behind bars

  • @loveexx3m
    @loveexx3m 5 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    I’m convinced some of you just clicked on this video to leave a rude comment about these women and didn’t actually watch the video or listen to what they were saying at all.

    • @MikeBNumba6
      @MikeBNumba6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      loveexx3m of course we did. It's the internet. Everything goes

    • @rodrigogonzalez3620
      @rodrigogonzalez3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My 'Opinion Matters...'

    • @ameera4666
      @ameera4666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol that's exactly what I did

    • @ameera4666
      @ameera4666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We want to state our opinions we thought this is America

    • @loveexx3m
      @loveexx3m 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Rodrigo Gonzalez I’m not saying it doesn’t. But so many of these comments are criticizing them for not trying to do anything when half their speech is literally about how much they were being silenced when they tried.

  • @jojololo3694
    @jojololo3694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I don't care other comments are saying but this video had me crying so powerful so touching so heartbreaking and so much courage love empathy and strong words man there's too many words I want to describe this very emotional moment.

  • @brooke6224
    @brooke6224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    You reap what you sow. Larry Nassar got the best sentence possible. Life in jail. Survivors, we salute you all.

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Larry's "henchmen" now need to be held accountable too. That includes John Geddert, Kathie Klages, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Karolyi.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He reaped his fingers into all those girls on stage while their parents were in the room

    • @lnisme0295
      @lnisme0295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@markcarls1896 you seriously think 300+ people would all decide to just accuse someone for fun? no these girls were sexually abused and USAG let it go on for over 20 years knowing about it

    • @superme63
      @superme63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That monster no longer has a name. It is now, and forever known, as Inmate 21504-040.

  • @lunabelletheinsane
    @lunabelletheinsane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You can see the astonishment and tears in many of the audience members eyes and faces as they are clapping as the never-ending line of women make their way to the stage, like they all understood the poignancy of that many women and what they endured.

    • @ileana823100
      @ileana823100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and thats not even half of all the woman who suffered under that monster

    • @lunabelletheinsane
      @lunabelletheinsane 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ileana823100 Which is the WORST part -because if someone had listened back in the 90s, most of them would have never have had to suffer and had their lives changed by him.

  • @97days
    @97days 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This video should come up on everybody's home feed. Such a historic moment! I hope it's widely covered in the news. Thank you, sisters!!!

  • @myellablack1453
    @myellablack1453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    so many innocent girls and no one ever noticed I'm in tears

    • @jaimebrathwaite8806
      @jaimebrathwaite8806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh noooooo they were pinned down and couldn't leave Nassar's office.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Myellaa Black Their parents were in the room with them while he fingered them and they came back for multiple checkups for 30 years because I mean obviously it felt good. Their own parents didn’t care

    • @lnisme0295
      @lnisme0295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jaimebrathwaite8806 he literally touched them without consent, the literal definition of sexual assult

  • @matthewpaydo5145
    @matthewpaydo5145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I applaud these women so much. I can’t even imagine what they went through. To everyone who says they are lying, you seriously need to listen to the testimonies. To everyone who says this is a “witch hunt” or fake, imagine being in their shoes....... I give these women so much credit and they are all survivors. Simple as that #TimesUp

    • @matthewpaydo5145
      @matthewpaydo5145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Skip Bayless You’re delusional and ignorant at what’s happening around you

    • @skipbayless557
      @skipbayless557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Paydo oh I know what's happening most of them fucking lie about this. Don't be a fucking sheep.

    • @michellec8642
      @michellec8642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly Matthew shoot an arrogant jack a** on here said to me that because I didn't speak up that, that was the reason I was sexually abused and that if I'm not willing to get the help I need that I'm too weak for this world.... and same said arrogant a** also said that what these ladies did isn't courage and that it's just common sense. I swear some people just infuriate me, & honestly what he said to me really really upset me and I had even asked him if he'd been abused and he said no, and then I told him well that's exactly my point cause if you've never been abused then you don't know the pain that sexual abuse victims turned survivors go through day in and day out and sometimes this lasts for the rest of their lives.

    • @matthewpaydo5145
      @matthewpaydo5145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Skip Bayless I’m not a sheep, I’m fully aware of what’s going on. Have you listened to the testimonies!? Where’s your proof they are lying? There’s way more proof that this is true vs it being false. Open your eyes and ears to the world around you cus you’re clearly missing out on what’s important

    • @skipbayless557
      @skipbayless557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Paydo Nah I don't have time for that shit. Come on you really believe most of them? HAHAHAHA women lie about rapes and sexual harassment etc. example Duke lacrosse scandal. I'm not saying all of them lie but most did. What's important is my money and health son. In today's world is survival of the fittest and if you're a sheep you're to get slaughtered. You must hate being a man huh? Pathetic.

  • @shespeaks1971
    @shespeaks1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I feel less alone tonight 9-17-19. Thank you. All of you.

    • @MaggieTheCat01
      @MaggieTheCat01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How are you? It’s been a year since your comment. I hope you’re doing well. 🌸

  • @FSUruizfamily
    @FSUruizfamily 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    So grateful to live in a world where my daughter has these beautiful, strong women to look up to.

    • @conor1382
      @conor1382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lindsey Ruiz if they were strong women they would of said something years ago

    • @savannah1577
      @savannah1577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most time victims, especially children, don't understand what's happening Conor. Also, lots of times they are terrified and ashamed to speak up! Don't judge someone when you have not the first idea of what it's like to be a child in that situation.

    • @markcarls1896
      @markcarls1896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are a terrible mother for raising your daughter to think it's OK to lie about being sexually abused. I hope she is taken away from you and sent to a good home!

    • @HB-ey2dk
      @HB-ey2dk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@conor1382 they did, they tried many many times, didn't you hear Aly say that?

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Sending all these amazing women who have the courage to finally stand up. And the men who help and support them, I commend. Let's all act humanely towards each other. It's just a shame how we dehumanize ourselves and others by sexual violence and depravity. Beautiful award show. Glad they have this time.

  • @sierrajones4681
    @sierrajones4681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    It is mind-boggling how this many 'girls' (now young women) could have been going through the same abuse for SO LONG and NOTHING was ever done about it. Same with the priests who molested children for decades and Sandusky molesting boys right in the locker room and so many other instances of systemic abuse where no one would stand up to it. What is wrong with people???

  • @paparevan
    @paparevan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Sexual abuse is such a terrible thing.

    • @sierrajones4681
      @sierrajones4681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jose you need self-reflection to figure out why you would respond with that tone for no reason.

    • @paparevan
      @paparevan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jose SO bro, why would you comment this?

    • @soldadoplateado683
      @soldadoplateado683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Es obvio que no conoces el narcotráfico entonces

  • @bensedgmer4894
    @bensedgmer4894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    30! FREAKING YEARS OMG

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben Sedgmer their own parents didn’t care

  • @tahamaniac86
    @tahamaniac86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Bravo to all the sister survivors (332 in total) who spoke up and praises to the judge and prosecutors who put an end to this depraved scandal. Let it be a lesson that a scandal of this proportion never happens EVER AGAIN!!!!

    • @BC-yk4zi
      @BC-yk4zi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There has now been over 500 come forward to name him as their abuser. Also, 9 Olympians.

  • @vasudhakalia5614
    @vasudhakalia5614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    this made me cry.. i'm so proud to be a woman.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vasudha Kalia roflmao

    • @Nippleless_Cage
      @Nippleless_Cage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As you should be. A step forward for humanity.

  • @jessicaburrell8687
    @jessicaburrell8687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved how Judge Aquilina was there to support these young, strong women

  • @jjj1951
    @jjj1951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    A lot is owed to Rachel Denhollander.

  • @emslife6002
    @emslife6002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Seeing them. All of the different ages. It’s insane. And then to remember that this isn’t even all of the women that came forward. And there’s undoubtedly more women who didn’t come forward. You are all so strong.

    • @lukewilliams4333
      @lukewilliams4333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah they brave. The comments on this video are a shame aren't they darling

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emily Alex lol

  • @EboJ13
    @EboJ13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That speech and so many of them 😭. I'm watching almost two years later, feeling that heartbreak and pain all over again 😭. I can't even imagine how they're all feeling. I'm glad someone FINALLY listened. I truly hope they get the support they need for the rest of their lives.

    • @evafroncova-ivanova2301
      @evafroncova-ivanova2301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try to watch videos from the courtroom,it was so hard to watch,but all i can say is that these women are not victims, they are survivors

  • @guru_basketball_kiero
    @guru_basketball_kiero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Some people can be soo insensitive to what others go through. These girls are soo strong and inspirational and people are making cruel jokes.
    It's all funny and shit until someone you know is sexually abused.

    • @cathysnedegar6711
      @cathysnedegar6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes I'm revisiting this in 2020. We can never forget what these women taught us!

  • @simgingergirl
    @simgingergirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Seeing all the sad looks on those big tough athletes on stage and especially in the audience was so moving. A good reminder that they're still human and they hurt like the rest of us.

  • @ly9386
    @ly9386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful that everyone stood and clapped

  • @michellemadison2539
    @michellemadison2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The heartbreaking part of this video is watching them walk on the stage and there's a moment where you wonder when they will stop, and then you wonder if the unreported victims were there too, because there must still be hundreds , how many more woman should be on that stage and how long it would talk, also that judge should have been on stage with them. shes a legend.

  • @ProfessorSassypants
    @ProfessorSassypants 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a powerful statement for so many of the survivors to appear together.

  • @philipdonovan6510
    @philipdonovan6510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is one of the most wonderful event gatherings I have ever witnessed.

  • @michaelhart7282
    @michaelhart7282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    My heart breaks when Nastia wiped away a tear

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael Hart did Larry finger her too even though her dad worked for the team?! Maybe he didn’t tell his daughter a doctor isn’t suppose to finger the gymnasts?

    • @laurabourdrel8293
      @laurabourdrel8293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JudgeDredd_ she never said she was abused or anything. She remain silent about all this nassar case, like Shawn, Alicia etc..

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laura Bourdrel that’s so sketchy of them but I guess it’s their right or whatever

    • @Sam-of1rl
      @Sam-of1rl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Laura Bourdrel I’m not really sure how Nastia fits into all this, but there are many assumptions out there Nadar did not touch Nastia for fear of her father (her coach) finding out... some people say that he knew of others being abused but there was never any proof... Nastia and Shawn have commented on the case, saying how though they weren’t abused but are praying for those who were

    • @lilmsmunchkin84
      @lilmsmunchkin84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JudgeDredd_ how is that sketchy? How do you know she wasn’t abused and it’s because of that that she’s keeping quiet. How do you know she hasn’t reached out to these women privately?

  • @davidmcrae5914
    @davidmcrae5914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Incredibly powerful.
    Friendly reminder to not feed the trolls.

  • @lindsaywillis6616
    @lindsaywillis6616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    To everybody saying he was doing his job, fu. If you watched this live you would've seen how many women, ages 6-40, he abused and you would've heard it in detail. They literally explained how he would stick his fingers INSIDE and "internally fix their injuries." Mind you, he did this to girls as young as 6 years old.

    • @qtakeout
      @qtakeout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's absolutely normal to put fingers inside of a female patients genitals during a pelvic exam or pelvic floor physical therapy. There's no other way to reach the muscles. That alone doesn't constitute abuse. He crossed a line when he started to perform this unnecessarily, as he admitted.

    • @lethree4641
      @lethree4641 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lindsay Willis whats wrong with that?

    • @TRISTANonYT
      @TRISTANonYT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Fuck all of you sexist pigs in this reply section

    • @savannah1577
      @savannah1577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Tyrone he was a bone doctor not a gynecologist!! no gloves!!! they were children!! why would a 6 year old need a pelvic exam??

    • @Noneblue39
      @Noneblue39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah he abused his power as a doctor . so gross when they pretty much minors

  • @brianoneel5963
    @brianoneel5963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The procession never stopped! I'm weeping. So much pain, so much suffering, so much evil that was wrought on these beautiful feminine souls.

    • @cathysnedegar6711
      @cathysnedegar6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After the sentencing, there were also 2 men who spoke and are part of this group. I wish they had been ready to do that earlier. I would have been honored to also hear their voices.

  • @andrewseo9748
    @andrewseo9748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is at once so powerful and extremely heartbreaking

  • @kaylajones4356
    @kaylajones4356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This gave me chills. What a brilliant moment of women uniting and standing together.

  • @michellec8642
    @michellec8642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    To all those who say that these brave, courageous women are liars, shame on you. This is why many sexual abuse and assault survivors like myself don't come forward until for some of us months or even YEARS after the assault or abuse we received because we have always been told that we are lying or making it up. sexual abuse and assault is not a joke, it's nothing to take lightly. It's very serious, I hope that all sexual assault and abuse survivors find their strength to stand up and speak up about what happened to them. Cause as the beautiful Aly Raisman so beautifully put, we may suffer alone but we survive together. #MeToo

  • @foresthart5599
    @foresthart5599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great speeches ladies. What strong women. So proud of all of you.

  • @shawndrarush1683
    @shawndrarush1683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So brave. Thank you for standing up and helping others in the face of your own pain.

  • @amartyaroy3754
    @amartyaroy3754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just came from watching Athlete A. This is powerful.

    • @rollingdudes8859
      @rollingdudes8859 ปีที่แล้ว

      The HBO Documentary: "At the heart of Gold" is also a good documentary on this scandal.

  • @nolagirl2458
    @nolagirl2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just seeing all those ladies broke my heart, seeing their strength made it swell w/pride!

  • @sarahparker2832
    @sarahparker2832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very powerful woman. Thank you for speaking up and sharing. I love each and everyone one of you. Thank you!💛

  • @conniemuniz4631
    @conniemuniz4631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Brave women,we love you

    • @friendly1870
      @friendly1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      brave? for getting rubbed?

    • @elainealive1554
      @elainealive1554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      m335 for speaking out, jerk

    • @acb7963
      @acb7963 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elaine&alive No I dont think thats it. Its just another thing the media holds up to distract from POTUS Donald J Trump's accomplishments and his work to make America Great Again!!!!

    • @hunterwilliams-gauthier2029
      @hunterwilliams-gauthier2029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elaine&alive For lying you mean

    • @skipbayless557
      @skipbayless557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Connie Muniz For snitching? Fuck outta here.

  • @spartan997
    @spartan997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    these comments are disgusting. So proud of all of these women

    • @spartan997
      @spartan997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      steve hornostaj amen to that

    • @bigrc2255
      @bigrc2255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Go to sleep momma soy boys....you beta manginas

    • @spartan997
      @spartan997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      GenX Alpha fuck outta here uneducated bitchass

    • @MikeBNumba6
      @MikeBNumba6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      steve hornostaj stop copying and pasting that comment. Jesus dude

    • @amberwilson9148
      @amberwilson9148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      steve hornostaj your pathetic for thinking your gonna make an impact sir down bitch and take a fucking joke

  • @wilkinslori
    @wilkinslori 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have no words! Thank you Milck for leading me to this video. I actually, for the first time in over 30 years .....DIDNT feel alone. Thank you for this moment of peace I felt ❤️

  • @TxHoneyBee
    @TxHoneyBee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thankfully there are still good police and members of the justice department who took this case and prosecuted that monster to the full extent of the law. Seeing the number of women on stage, who only actually represent a fraction of the likely thousands who were abused, makes me feel so sad. I am grateful that they are strong to tell their story. Thank you

  • @josephjohnroe3678
    @josephjohnroe3678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Scrolling through the comments would be funny if it weren't so sad. We are at a point where being against child abuse, sexual abuse, is now a "liberal agenda" apparently. If you are so upset at speaking out against a sexual abuser for 10 minutes durring an award show is so inconvenient for you that you feel it necessary to take the time to complain on TH-cam, perhaps you are the real issue.

  • @ardishorwich4601
    @ardishorwich4601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What happened to these young women was horrible but it was moving to see them all looking so beautiful and strong up there on that stage.

  • @quintonwilson6781
    @quintonwilson6781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To all of you beautiful talented women that were a victim of this I wish each and everyone of you guys nothing but the best.. God bless

  • @BonnieDragonKat
    @BonnieDragonKat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love and respect to each and every survivor of his abuse!!! Hero's and Idols! Girl Power!!

  • @shampoofully7923
    @shampoofully7923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Larry Nassar is gross.

    • @Leshamajigga
      @Leshamajigga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      finally, a comment I can fully support.

    • @michellec8642
      @michellec8642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's a gross, vile, disgusting excuse for a human being... him and all sexual predators. here's what I think should happen, lock up every single abuser in the world in a ginormus metal cage, give each abuse survivor a long hard metal baseball bat and let the survivors have "a little fun with their abusers".... now that's something I can get behind because I'd gladly have fun with my abuser by being allowed to beat the living sh*t out of him. Cause after what he did to me and the scars that are left behind he deserves a life of misery, and a slow painful death.

    • @shampoofully7923
      @shampoofully7923 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michelle C As a society we still don't lock up guys like him until there's 300 girls testifying. It's pathetic

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most definitely. Hopefully, USAG, MSU, Twistars, and USOC will all be held accountable too. Also, the shame goes on the perpetrators, not the victims. All the women who accepted their award are courageous!

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michelle C You are so correct.

  • @draco5555
    @draco5555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Brave women, I don't know what I do if this happens to my daughter.

    • @matthewforbes2969
      @matthewforbes2969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know if it was mine, that dude would never make it out of the court room

  • @Amanda-im4so
    @Amanda-im4so 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Wow. Bawling my eyes out. Gymnastics is really the only sport I watch and love. It breaks my heart that these girls were being abused while I was watching them on tv. So powerful. Amazing ❤️

    • @amethystthedarkrai648
      @amethystthedarkrai648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amanda Jones Great.....where's my sandwich?

    • @carolinehowell1364
      @carolinehowell1364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, as a big gymnastics fan myself, it too breaks my heart to know their success came with such suffering. Seeing them all together is really powerful = though again heartwrenching because of the sheer magnitude of his abuse.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amethystthedarkrai648 hahahaha

  • @Labgorilla
    @Labgorilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jesus. When you see the numbers...the scale of the shock is made crystal clear... I can’t help but cry. And I’m incredulous as to how this sick individual was allowed to continue for so long.

  • @afrodeity1576
    @afrodeity1576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you ESPN!

  • @nathanladd4978
    @nathanladd4978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This is awesome! What a great message

    • @nickpz
      @nickpz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      s617 doesn't like when people criticize pedophiles! Wonder why!

    • @b617_3
      @b617_3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick Perez like em young 😘😘😘😘

    • @izphilly1
      @izphilly1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was an incomplete message , in fact maybe even downright disrespectful. How about them sandusky boys that were raped ?? Shouldn't they share that same stage being they were the first to bring awareness to athletes who were raped ?? It's gross to think that their voices did not get the same attention at this event.

    • @Robert-yf1kn
      @Robert-yf1kn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Sandusky boys liked it because if they didnt they wouldnt have let it happen.There were boys who kept doing it after it happen the first time.

    • @izphilly1
      @izphilly1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Mannix .........that was a disgusting comment to make. Grow up !!

  • @stormplaat5910
    @stormplaat5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also love how everybody in the crowd qas very respectful

  • @tobyjohnmedicinehorse8784
    @tobyjohnmedicinehorse8784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seriously cried seeing all of them survivers just seeing how one guy can do it to so many women. These women are so very strong and I applaud all of them for how strong they are

  • @shamaliwije4872
    @shamaliwije4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The sheer number of recipients....this is heartbreaking...

    • @macaelatice-loma1048
      @macaelatice-loma1048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah but the important thing is that somebody stepped up and told trusting people to charge and put him in incarceration for life!!

    • @shamaliwije4872
      @shamaliwije4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@macaelatice-loma1048 Without a doubt. But the sheer number of women on the stage really hammers in the fact that this is was allowed to go on and on for such a long time.

  • @BJo-jj2uk
    @BJo-jj2uk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm crying so much right now 😭

  • @tamsynbrown4933
    @tamsynbrown4933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It makes me scream in tears of glory to see you all together to show the world's in justice on us. Praise you.

  • @missrashell1
    @missrashell1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible ladies. Just incredible. Thank you for stepping forward and setting a standard for all to see. Putting personal pride and privacy aside and going through the long and grueling process to make this happen.

  • @sandyl7638
    @sandyl7638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna hug each of you .such brave and beautiful ladies .

  • @chyennew4011
    @chyennew4011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve watched the trial videos but seeing how many people were actually affected made me cry.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      shy anne shepherd so wait he fingered every single woman on stage and nobody knew? I find that extremely unbelievable.

    • @lilyd.7390
      @lilyd.7390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Judge Dredd people did know. Money does wonders. The catholic church has showed us that.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scorpio Panda the parents got hush money too?

    • @lilyd.7390
      @lilyd.7390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Judge Dredd some did. And some didn’t believe them. Who would. Just look at these comments including yours!

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scorpio Panda A good parent would. Hard to believe there were over 300 pairs of shitty parents. I love my mom and dad.

  • @rebecaprat712
    @rebecaprat712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was amazing well done girls you are so brave we are proud of you

  • @c5d53g2e
    @c5d53g2e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every one of these women are heroes and they NEED TO BE HEARD!!!!

  • @billrussell4832
    @billrussell4832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    ESPN should've disabled the comment section

    • @shampoofully7923
      @shampoofully7923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bill Russell yuppp

    • @MikeBNumba6
      @MikeBNumba6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They will soon. But this is a free country and people should say what they want.

    • @Leshamajigga
      @Leshamajigga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      for the love of god ESPN put us all out of our misery.

  • @frontdesk7379
    @frontdesk7379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seeing this helped me get through my Abuse. and MILCK even personally responded to me. As a man and having to deal with Sexual Assault it is extremely hard to speak out, I got the courage to do so when I seen this. and hearing 'Quiet" really helped me find my voice again. I was silent for so long, but I love singing this song. Thank You to MILCK for making this song, And a great big Thank You to all these women and sooooo many more for speaking out. Thank You so very much!!!!!!!!

  • @MC-cg2rr
    @MC-cg2rr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have goosebumps. My Sisters... So proud

  • @veganbeth
    @veganbeth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    They are so brave, courageous, and well spoken. Heroes!

  • @marinachappell-pike3765
    @marinachappell-pike3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    oh my gosh the amount of people this man abused is heartbreaking 🧡

  • @seanlewis1033
    @seanlewis1033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These ladies are such an inspiration ❤️

  • @socalgurl01
    @socalgurl01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The idiots who make fun of this are probably guilty of sexual assault/ harassment themselves.
    Anyway, this was a powerful moment and as a victim myself, it is good to see them speak their truth. They are brave!

    • @socalgurl01
      @socalgurl01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow you're gross. Your parents failed raising you.

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      socalgurl01 I’m pretty sure these gymnasts’ parents failed them 🤣!!!

    • @hi-ls6lt
      @hi-ls6lt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      socalgurl01 I mean the username itself gives everything away

  • @donnawoodford6641
    @donnawoodford6641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    How many years of abuse reporting on Nassar? I have also encountered abuse, and when one is not believed, it seems like a double betrayal. In my case, I told a minister expecting understanding or empathy, but got none. Don't give up. Keep telling your truth until someone believes you, and will truly help you. Stand strong. ☮️

  • @calimade8136
    @calimade8136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This weighed heavy on my heart to literally see all these women come forward.. just imagining all the other women in the world that couldn't 😔

  • @Akela0704
    @Akela0704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can only admire and respect the courage these girls showed... The whole system was against them, the whole system tried to silence them! They, however young and fragile they were, found incredible inner strength, courage, determination to stop the abuse. To each and every single one of you, girls, I can only show respect and admiration. You can bring a lot to this world.

  • @sampielouw
    @sampielouw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So courageous I'm sure speaking up alone all those years was traumatic enough as a child basically I pray for healing

  • @akankshasharma943
    @akankshasharma943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More power ,courage and love to these brave women..
    You are not alone

  • @Sophia-vx7hf
    @Sophia-vx7hf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is powerful. God bless these women.

  • @laurabourdrel8293
    @laurabourdrel8293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alicia sacramone coming on stage to hug Aly Raisman means everything...

  • @lorrainewest7408
    @lorrainewest7408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The words of those child survivors are just what needs said instead of silenced.

  • @sheagoff6009
    @sheagoff6009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My god a very close friend of mine was a part of this and she was abused!!! I can’t believe that this happened to her. I never knew what was happening and I only feel sorry that I didn’t know. There were times when I was mean to her and I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes. She was very suicidal and I had no idea, I only wish I could go back and help her.

  • @leticiamandujano2270
    @leticiamandujano2270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing!!
    Anyone that has been sexually abused or assaulted needs to speak up, do not be afraid!!
    You can make a change in this world!!

  • @unknown-lf6zx
    @unknown-lf6zx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's overwhelming to see how many women he abused. What a beautiful thing to see him no longer able to hurt anyone. These young ladies are so beautiful and brave!

    • @ileana823100
      @ileana823100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And that's only a part of the woman, children, and events he sexually abused. Over 300 young people . And probably a lot more

  • @dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424
    @dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cried,I was emotionally abused for 9years,it isnt something I would wish on my enemy,THIS WAS POWERFUL

  • @protectbodythetans
    @protectbodythetans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

    • @markcarls1896
      @markcarls1896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seeing an innocent man incarcerated for the rest of his life so that these girls could have a few moments of fame? You are the most disgusting kind of person.

    • @jocelynm6753
      @jocelynm6753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LunarX but he’s not innocent.

    • @melaniehansen4969
      @melaniehansen4969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@markcarls1896 Why do you support nessar so much? I guess you freaks really do stick together.

  • @angelaluna7532
    @angelaluna7532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Seeing all these women continue to walk onstage broke my heart. They didn’t deserve any of the abuse they went thru :(

    • @crawfish19
      @crawfish19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Angela Luna yea they did

  • @meghancavanagh2376
    @meghancavanagh2376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chills. Every single time. This alone shows that they didn't let Nassar beat them down. They spoke their truth and rose. Nassar has no more power over them and they have each found their own strength. These women are some of the strongest and courageous women I know. ❤️

  • @anonauzz
    @anonauzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    This comment section is disgusting. Making fun of this particular moment and all that led up to it makes you guilty of defending the man who committed atrocities against these women every day for years. Clearly, you don't have a clue about the effects of sexual abuse on a person and oftentimes how hard it is to speak up. You should be ashamed of yourselves for joking about this moment and oh yeah I'm a male saying this in 2018. This isn't being an "SJW," this is about justice for these ladies who were victims of horrendous crimes.

    • @darrengordon-hill
      @darrengordon-hill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      "Making fun of this... makes you guilty"
      Thought (thot) police much?

    • @jobdoneright5934
      @jobdoneright5934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Auzz oh shut the hell up

    • @nickpz
      @nickpz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      If telling people he thinks they should be ashamed of themselves is thought policing, isn't it also thought policing to tell someone they shouldn't share the fact that they think you should be ashamed of yourself?
      Spoiler: Neither are thought policing, because neither of these cases involve anyone telling you what to think. It's about behavior, and it's actually a good thing when someone calls out shitty behavior. You probably should be ashamed of yourself, but you're 100% free to keep sticking up for the pedophile by downplaying the situation

    • @friendly1870
      @friendly1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      throwing a man in prison for giving out free massage?

    • @luf4rall
      @luf4rall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's still a fucking two faced industry. The room is applauding these people from coming out but they all knew. It's like the Academy Awards and Weinstein all over again.

  • @tamsynbrown4933
    @tamsynbrown4933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing and so well deserved. This is real courage.

  • @Sarah-ei4sw
    @Sarah-ei4sw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It horrified me how many women stood on that stage to speak their truth. Knowing there were even more made me cry. I am so upset that they were failed in the past and I am so glad that despicable monster is behind bars.

    • @crawfish19
      @crawfish19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sarah it’s not their truth. These are false allegations made to push feminist propaganda. They should be in jail.

    • @daboys1215
      @daboys1215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crawfish19 30 years of truth vs a youtube idiot. You lose.

  • @amandalouw2295
    @amandalouw2295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow inspirational🏅🎖

  • @outroseok
    @outroseok 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the way they just kept coming out breaks my heart :(

  • @MsTinkerbelle87
    @MsTinkerbelle87 ปีที่แล้ว

    So heartbreaking 💔