Nassar victims talk about their abuse before his sentencing

Larry Nassar takes a seat in the witness box per Judge Rosemarie Aquilina’s instructions. When it’s over, Judge Aquilina will sentence Nassar, the infamous Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor who abused girls and young women under the guise of a medical treatment. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Victim Kyle Stephens addresses Larry Nassar, who was a family friend. He began abusing her when she was 6. Her parents didn't believe her. "This process has been horrific," she said. "You are a compulsive liar. Little girls don't stay little forever. They return as strong women to destroy your world." Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina tells Kyle Stephens, "It is so important what you have just said ... You are not alone .. I promised you your voice is not unheard now." Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Donna Markham speaks on behalf of her daughter Chelsea, who was abused by Nassar at age 12. It affected her deeply, and lead to a serious depression. She took her own life at age 23, in 2009. "Every day I miss her," Donna Markham said. "And it all started with him." Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Larry Nassar covers his face with a tissue at one point in the testimony. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Former gymnast Jessica Thomashow describes being sexually assaulted when she was 9 and 12 years old by Larry Nassar. On behalf of all the other victims, she said: "We all suffering, having flashbacks, unable to have normal relationships, crying ourselves to sleep at night, asking why." Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Larry Nassar bows his head during testimony, Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Jade Capua said she was 13 when her innocence was stolen, and there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't think of the sexual violence she and others endured. She told Nassar, "I am no longer broken by you. Nothing will take away what you have done to me, and others behind me." Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Alexis Moore said Nasser sexually abused her hundreds of times. "He should never be allowed to look at or touch another young woman again," she said. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Prosecutors are asking for a term of 40 to 125 years. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Rebecca Mark stares at Nassar during her statement. Says she was a 15-year-old freshman softball player when she was molested by Nassar during a body examination with her mother in the room. She said he blocked her mother's view of what he was doing. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

Head bowed, Larry Nassar listens to victims' testimony. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News