House leader urges action on bill tied to Ohio State scandal
4 years, 11 months ago

House leader urges action on bill tied to Ohio State scandal

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Unhappy with Ohio State’s response to allegations of widespread, decades-old sexual abuse by a team doctor, the leader of the Ohio House called Monday for lawmakers to act soon on a stalled proposal to enable the survivors to sue the university under state law. Republican House Speaker Larry Householder said he has asked the chairman of the House Civil Justice Committee to resume hearings and prepare for a vote in the coming weeks on a proposal to create a window for the survivors to instead sue under state law. “I am disappointed that The Ohio State University has yet to accept responsibility for the obvious harm that was done to students under their watch,” Householder said in a statement. A response from Ohio State said it is actively pursuing a resolution through mediation and has “led the effort” to investigate Strauss’ abuse and the university’s failure to prevent it.

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Ohio State settles more suits over sex abuse by team doctor
2 years, 8 months ago

Ohio State settles more suits over sex abuse by team doctor

Associated Press  

TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio State University will pay $2 million to settle more lawsuits brought by men who said they were sexually abused decades ago by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss, increasing the number of survivors who’ve reached settlement agreements to nearly 290. The latest settlement announced Friday ends lawsuits brought by 57 survivors whose cases had been dismissed by …

More lawsuits over sex abuse by Ohio State doc are dismissed
3 years, 2 months ago

More lawsuits over sex abuse by Ohio State doc are dismissed

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge on Monday dismissed more of the unsettled lawsuits filed by men who say Ohio State University failed to stop sexual abuse decades ago by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss. Watson has said it’s clear Strauss abused hundreds of young men while Ohio State officials turned a blind eye, but he ruled the legal window …

Dozens more men sue Ohio State over doc’s sexual misconduct
3 years, 7 months ago

Dozens more men sue Ohio State over doc’s sexual misconduct

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens more men are suing Ohio State over the university’s failure to stop sexual abuse and misconduct decades ago by team doctor Richard Strauss. New claims from at least 41 plaintiffs were filed in two federal lawsuits on Friday and one on Monday, which marked two years since a report from a law firm investigation concluded university …

Ohio State plans program to settle with more abuse victims
3 years, 8 months ago

Ohio State plans program to settle with more abuse victims

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University said Monday it is planning an individual settlement program that could help resolve more of the remaining claims over alleged sexual misconduct by Richard Strauss, the team doctor accused of abusing hundreds of young men during his two decades there. Attorney Rocky Ratliff, who represents some of the plaintiffs and is one himself, called …

1st woman joins suit over Ohio State doc’s sex misconduct
3 years, 8 months ago

1st woman joins suit over Ohio State doc’s sex misconduct

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twenty-three new plaintiffs are suing Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor already accused of abusing hundreds of young men during his two decades at the school. Two new lawsuits filed Thursday in federal court include the first female plaintiff to file claims about now-deceased doctor Richard Strauss. Ohio State has publicly apologized …

$41M settlement by Ohio State covers 162 of doc’s accusers
4 years, 8 months ago

$41M settlement by Ohio State covers 162 of doc’s accusers

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging decades-old sexual abuse and mistreatment by a team doctor, Richard Strauss. “Nothing can undo the wrongs of the past, but we must do what we can today to work toward restorative justice.” The settlement includes former Buckeyes wrestler Mike DiSabato, …

Ohio State settling some suits over doc abuse; cost unclear
4 years, 10 months ago

Ohio State settling some suits over doc abuse; cost unclear

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men who say they were sexually abused decades ago by a team doctor who was jokingly known among some athletes by nicknames like “Dr. “We are pleased that Ohio State stepped forward and did the right thing.” Schulte and university officials wouldn’t say whether …

Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response
4 years, 10 months ago

Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — As mass sexual assault scandals, some dating back decades, roil universities across the country, the schools are seemingly drawing from the same playbook in their responses. Whether a large state school like the University of Michigan, or a private one like Baylor University in Texas, the typical moves include hiring an outside law firm to investigate, usually …

Michigan sex-misconduct claims mirror Ohio State doctor case
4 years, 10 months ago

Michigan sex-misconduct claims mirror Ohio State doctor case

Associated Press  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When the University of Michigan announced last week that allegations of decades-old sexual misconduct by a sports doctor were under investigation, former wrestler Mike DiSabato was stunned by the parallels to an abuse scandal at his alma mater, Ohio State. We’re going to be investigating that to the fullest extent.” Another attorney, John Manly, said former …

Attorneys: Ohio State needs to reveal who knew about abuse
5 years, 7 months ago

Attorneys: Ohio State needs to reveal who knew about abuse

Associated Press  

TOLEDO, Ohio — Administrators at Ohio State University should release the names of all coaches, trainers and personnel who knew of but failed to act on complaints about a now-dead team doctor who sexually abused male students for nearly two decades, said attorneys for some of the victims. Maazel said the report “only scratches the surface” because Strauss would have …

Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over 20-year period, investigation finds
5 years, 7 months ago

Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over 20-year period, investigation finds

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An Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over nearly two decades and was never disciplined at the US school despite reports of his actions. Washington: An Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over nearly two decades and was never disciplined at the US school despite reports of his …

‘Shocking': Ohio State doc abused 177, officials were aware
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Shocking': Ohio State doc abused 177, officials were aware

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A now-dead Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students from the 1970s through the 1990s, and numerous university officials got wind of what was going on over the years but did little or nothing to stop him, according to a report released by the school Friday. “We are so sorry that this happened,” …

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