Believed

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4.9 (767)
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How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving exploration of how even well-meaning adults can fail to believe.

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Introducing Believed

How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for more than two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving exploration of how even well-meaning adults can fail to believe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

2018-10-12

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2 min

4.9

out of 5

767 Ratings

Believed

Jun 12

Kerrytom

Fantastic and intelligent reporting! Loved it!
Important topic

2022-08-09

ebraun

Sexual abuse topic done respectfully and with great impact. It’s hard to listen to but so glad it’s out there for people to pay attention. Believe us!!!
Justice

2021-06-14

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Thoughtful podcast. Can be triggering but such important stories to hear. Believe someone when they tell you they are a victim.
Believed

2020-10-09

bmycha

Riveting. Heartbreaking. So well done.

How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving exploration of how even well-meaning adults can fail to believe.