Dismissed, appealed and delayed: Survivors of former Ohio State physician Richard Strauss enter 8th year of litigation with university

Bailey Johnston
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:08:40 +0000
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For many Ohio State students, the mention of Dr. Richard Strauss might prompt a blank stare or little recognition.?

The former Ohio State physician was responsible for 17 years of institutional sexual abuse at the university, yet his name has faded from the school’s recent history.?

Strauss sexually abused at least 177 students — mostly male athletes — during his employment from 1978-98. Reports of his abuse were made to university staff multiple times, as early as 1979, yet the revelation of his conduct didn’t become public until over a decade after he died by suicide in 2005.