Judge Rosemarie Aquilina an Internet Hero After Nassar Sentencing

Twitter erupted with praise for Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and her words to Larry Nassar as she sentenced him to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting women as a Team USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor. 

Nassar has been accused of molesting 150 victims, and many of them made victim impact statements in recent days as Aquilina considered his sentence. The ex-doctor is already serving a 60-year sentence for a child pornography charge.

“I just signed your death warrant,” Aquilina told Nassar, who apologized again to his victims.
“As much as it was my honor and privilege to hear the sister survivors, it is my honor and privilege to sentence you. Because you, sir, you do not deserve to walk outside of a prison again.” 

Twitter could not say enough about how Aquilina put Nassar in his place while empowering his victims to rise above the abuse. 

The judge that just sentenced Larry Nassar is a LEGEND after what she has said.

— Kelsey Chambers (@kelscolleen3) January 24, 2018

In tears over Larry Nassar's 175 year sentencing. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, you are a hero. Thank you.

— Marisa ♡ (@marisaaquinoxo) January 24, 2018

Judge Aquilina is incredible. She delivered justice in a powerful, empathetic and humble way, and shows what the judicial system is all about. I hope the survivors of #Nassar’s abuse find comfort in today’s sentencing and in the judge’s words.

— Like, Totally Stable Genius (@dvorakoelling) January 24, 2018

The judge in the Larry Nassar sentencing is a literal QUEEN

— Mairead Bagley (@parade_with_anM) January 24, 2018

Our world needs more women like Judge Rosemarie Aquilina in positions of power.

“Leave your pain here and go out and do your magnificent things.”

— Nicole Schuessler (@nE_coli) January 24, 2018

Thank you to the judge who sentenced the monster that is Larry Nassar and made sure that he will never see the light of day. And thanks to the brave victims who came forward and faced that man down. Justice was served.

— Robin Byrd (@RobinByrd3) January 24, 2018

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is an icon

— Karina (@KarinaLenko2) January 24, 2018

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina tossing #LarryNassar's pathetic letter aside is everything. pic.twitter.com/z5s3KGlOIr

— Brittany Stephanis (@bmstephanis) January 24, 2018

Incredibly emotional ovation from those in courtroom as Judge Aquilina walks out, after sentencing Nassar to 175 years in prison. https://t.co/2hEWDpHP5C

— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) January 24, 2018

#JudgeAquilina is the woman all girls should aspire to be. A true hero for our times.

— Naomi Farley (@BronxNaomi) January 24, 2018

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