Ohio State Settles Abuse Lawsuits

Ohio State University has reached a $100 million settlement with remaining survivors of abuse by former team physician Dr. Richard Strauss, closing a decade-long legal battle that uncovered widespread sexual misconduct spanning over 20 years. Of 280 known survivors, 279 have now agreed to terms, adding to prior settlements totaling over $61 million for 317 survivors — all funded privately, not by taxpayers or donors. An independent 2018 investigation revealed Strauss abused at least 177 students while working at OSU from 1978 to 1998, and that university leadership failed to act. Strauss died by suicide in 2005. OSU remains committed to supporting survivors with counseling and medical care, and the court has officially dismissed the case. 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/e715293bf7b39927