Ohio State University Settles $100 Million Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Ohio State University Settles $100 Million Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Ohio State University finalized a $100 million settlement in Columbus with nearly 300 former students who accused a campus doctor of sexual abuse spanning twenty years. According to CNN, the settlement addressed claims from athletes who alleged abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss from 1978 to 1998.

CBS News reported that this agreement resolved ongoing litigation concerning the university's handling of the abuse complaints. The settlement marks the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute involving hundreds of former athletes who filed lawsuits against the university for its response to the allegations.

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Ohio State University Dr. Richard Strauss Ravi Bellamkonda Steve Snyder-Hill Ron McDaniel

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4 juin 2026
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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement with hundreds of victims of school doctor accused of sexual abuse
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement with hundreds of victims of school doctor accused of sexual abuse

CBS News • 04 juin 02h57

Ohio State University will pay $100 million to settle claims from hundreds of former athletes who alleged abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss from 1978 to 1998. This agreement follows ongoing litigation related to the university's handling of abuse complaints.

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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors

CNN • 04 juin 02h00

Ohio State University has agreed to a $100 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who accused a campus doctor of sexual abuse spanning two decades.

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