The disgraced former doctor of the Olympic gymnastics team, Larry Nassarallegedly stabbed in prison after telling inmates he wanted to watch “girls” play at Wimbledon on TV, Associated Press reports.
Citing an unnamed source close to the incident, the broadcaster identified the inmate who stabbed Nassar as 49 years old. Shane McMillan.
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Sunday, McMillan allegedly stabbed Nassar. He was stabbed twice in the neck, twice in the back, and six times in the chest. Joe RojasThe president of Local 506 – representing workers at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex – confirmed that NBC News.
McMillan allegedly attacked Nassar after the former US gymnastics team doctor said he wanted to see “girls” play at the Wimbledon women’s singles, the inmate told prison officials.
The attack ended after four other inmates intervened and pulled McMillan away from Nassar, according to the AP.
McMillan was convicted of assaulting an officer in 2006. He was also charged with attempted murder at a supermax prison in Colorado in 2011. King of the Pueblo it was reported in 2015.
The federal Bureau of Prisons has confirmed that an inmate was assaulted in Coleman at 2:35 pm on Sunday. Prison staff administered life-saving treatment before Nassar was rushed to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
The 59-year-old also suffered a lung collapse. However, he is in stable condition as of Wednesday (Jul. 12), officials said.
Second Nassar Strikes Jail, Jail Suffers Staff Shortage
The Associated Press Reports say that the prison where Mr. Nassar is staying has been facing a shortage of staff.
All of the officers assigned to Nassar’s unit have reportedly been working overtime due to a lack of prison guards.
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In 2018, Nassar was beaten in prison after being placed among civilians, as he claimed The Shade Room.
Earlier that year, a judge sentenced Nassar to 175 years in prison.
He is accused of raping female gymnasts and Olympic gold medalists. Many of the victims are famous Olympians such as McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglasand Simone Biles.
Authorities accused Nassar of abusing at least 40 girls and women over a 14-month period.
He is currently active in both state and federal courts for sentencing.