VIDEO: Therapy dog provides comfort to victims at Larry Nassar sentencing Preston has been at every day of sentencing
LANSING, Mich. – Preston loves belly rubs and always has a smile on his face.
The therapy dog has been at every day of the sentencing for Larry Nassar to help comfort victims who are reliving what they experienced at the hands of the doctor.
LIVE STREAM: Day 6 of victim statements at Larry Nassar sentencing for sex abuse cases
Nassar worked at Michigan State University and at USA Gymnastics, the Indianapolis-based group that trains Olympians. He admitted he molested gymnasts and kept a collection of child pornography.
WATCH: Day 6 of victims addressing former doctor Larry Nassar at sentencing in sexual abuse cases
Preston is a therapy dog at the Small Talk Children’s Assessment Center, a domestic abuse treatment center in Ingham County.
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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.
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