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As trial date looms, Nassar back in court on multiple issues

nbcnews.com

The saga of a former Olympics doctor accused of sexually assaulting multiple young girls continued today.

Both sides got some things they wanted before trial starts in December.

   The judge decided that the trial date should start on time. And the case will stay in Ingham County. The defense had sought a delay and a venue change.

But the judge also dealt a blow to the prosecution.

   Judge Rosemarie Aquilina says the fact that Nassar pleaded guilty to child porn possession cannot be brought up at trial.

   “Should this child pornography come in it would unfairly prejudice the jury.”

  

Aquilina will allow prosecutors to call several alleged victims to testify against Nassar. He is not currently charged with assaulting those women