Ohio State Abuse Scandal Deepens

Ohio State’s Dr. Richard Strauss abused at least 177 male students over two decades — from his role as team physician to his Student Health Center job — with university staff aware as early as 1979 yet failing to act. Removed from athletics and health roles in 1996, he remained tenured and later opened a private clinic where abuse continued. He retired in 1998 with emeritus status and died by suicide in 2005. Lawsuits since 2018 have totaled tens of millions, and new allegations now include high schoolers — including former Columbus Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ, who revealed Strauss abused him during a university-funded study. More first responders are stepping forward, as the university grapples with its final settlement amid a growing wave of survivor testimony. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/055092a5e19a4d45