The judge in the Nassar case made a lot of headlines, and stirred up a fair amount of controversy. On one hand, she was a champion for the victims. On the other hand, she may have gone over the line on a few occasions. “She also mused in court that U.S. Constitution did not allow for cruel and unusual punishment. ‘If it did, I have to say, I might allow what he did to all of these beautiful souls ― these young women in their childhood ― I would allow some or many people to do to him what he did to others.'” Gymnastics victims’ champion or avenger?

+ Meanwhile, the fallout from the case continues. The entire USA Gymnastics’ Board is being forced to quit. MSU’s athletic director just resigned. And ESPN looks at the Michigan State secrets that extend beyond the Larry Nassar case.