Ohio State University has reached a preliminary agreement to pay $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims made by former student athletes against Dr. Richard Strauss, who was accused of abusing students from 1978 to 1998. This settlement involves nearly all of the 280 plaintiffs pursuing litigation, concluding a legal battle that began in 2018. An independent report revealed that university officials were aware of complaints against Strauss as early as 1979 but failed to take action. The Board of Trustees approved the settlement during a meeting, with University President Ravi Bellamkonda acknowledging the survivors' courage and emphasizing their importance to the university community. A joint statement from the university and plaintiffs noted that mediation efforts are ongoing, and specific details about individual cases will remain confidential due to a federal court order. This settlement follows a previous agreement in February, where Ohio State settled with 317 survivors for over $61 million.