Ohio State University Settles $100 Million Sexual Abuse Claims from Former Athletes
Ohio State settles sexual abuse claims by hundreds of former student athletes

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Ohio State University has agreed to a $100 million settlement for former student athletes who accused Dr. Richard Strauss of sexual abuse during his tenure from 1978 to 1998. This settlement resolves claims from 280 plaintiffs and concludes a legal battle that began in 2018.
- 01The settlement covers claims from all but one of the 280 plaintiffs involved in the case.
- 02An independent report indicated that university officials were aware of abuse allegations against Strauss as early as 1979.
- 03In February, Ohio State previously settled with 317 survivors for over $61 million.
- 04University President Ravi Bellamkonda expressed gratitude to the survivors for their courage in coming forward.
- 05Details of individual settlements remain confidential due to ongoing mediation under a federal court order.
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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.
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The settlement provides financial compensation to survivors of abuse, addressing long-standing grievances and fostering healing within the Ohio State community.
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