Ex-Michigan Hockey Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Misconduct Against Youth

April 30, 2025
Ex-Michigan Hockey Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Misconduct Against Youth
  • Prosecutors indicated there may be more victims in both Michigan and Minnesota, with additional charges pending as the investigation continues.

  • Judge Yasmine Poles condemned Levran's behavior as sociopathic, criticizing his manipulation of victims and the fear he instilled in families.

  • Victims described Levran's abuse during medical examinations, including inappropriate touching and coercive situations, highlighting the predatory nature of his actions.

  • The case has drawn comparisons to Larry Nassar, another Michigan sports doctor convicted of sexual crimes against young athletes, underscoring the systemic issues in sports medicine.

  • He will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years in custody, although the judge expressed a desire for a longer sentence if possible.

  • Survivors, including Ashley Gurzik, expressed gratitude for the support from fellow victims and emphasized their newfound empowerment now that Levran can no longer harm them.

  • Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized that Levran exploited his position as a caregiver to abuse patients, including children, and commended the bravery of the victims who came forward.

  • During sentencing, three victims provided emotional impact statements, revealing the trauma caused by Levran's actions, with one expressing regret for not speaking up sooner.

  • Levran was initially charged in 2022 after a 19-year-old reported sexual assault during a medical exam, prompting other victims to come forward.

  • Levran's medical license has been suspended, and he has been held in the Oakland County Jail since his arrest in November 2022.

  • Dr. Zvi Levran, a former Michigan hockey doctor, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for sexual misconduct after pleading no contest to 28 charges, including multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct.

  • Levran, who worked with youth sports teams, pleaded no contest in March 2025 and will be required to register for life on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, facing ongoing monitoring.

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