Larry Nassar almost attacked by victim's father in dramatic courtroom scene

The father of three Larry Nassar sex assault victims lunged at the disgraced doctor in a Michigan courtroom Friday, just moments after yelling he wanted "one minute with that b------!"

After two of his daughters spoke, the father, Randall Margraves, asked the judge to grant him "five minutes in a locked room with this demon." The judge denied the request, so the man asked for one minute and then lunged at Nassar.

Court officers almost immediately subdued the man and he was not able to reach Nassar, who is accused of abusing hundreds of young girls.

"I want that son of a b----! Give me one minute with that b------!" Margraves yelled as he was handcuffed. 

Two of Margraves' daughters gave statements to the court and said their other sister had also been molested by Nassar. Crying could be heard in the courtroom as Nassar was escorted out. Assistant Attorney General Angela Povilaitis told families in the courtroom to "use your words" and that violence "is not helping your children."

Nassar was in court awaiting another sentence for sexual assaults under the guise of medical treatment. Last week, the disgraced doctor was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting young female athletes. The former USA Gymnastics doctor and Michigan State University trainer pleaded guilty to the sexual assaults. 

Nassar was expected to hear from more victims who said he molested them. The proceedings were expected to extend into next week. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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