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Larry Nassar Among Those Removed From Michigan Sex Offender Registry After Ruling, Prosecutor Says
The purge followed a state Supreme Court ruling that blocked retroactive registration, removing more than 20,000 names from the database, officials said.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, The Eaton County Prosecutor confirmed that Larry Nassar was removed from the Michigan Sex Offender Registry following a ruling by The Michigan Supreme Court last month.
- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in September that maintaining registry requirements for crimes before July 1, 2011, constitutes unconstitutional retroactive punishment, forcing the state to purge more than 20,000 names.
- Although Nassar's convictions occurred after 2011, The Eaton County Prosecutor explained that "his conduct occurred before 2011 despite his convictions coming after," necessitating his removal.
- Calling the ruling "deeply concerning," The Eaton County Prosecutor stated the decision removes essential awareness and protection for victims, potentially compromising community safety.
- While the effectiveness of sex offender registries "can be debated," The Eaton County Prosecutor argued such policy changes should occur in the legislature, not by court decision.
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