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Judge Orders Mediator in Ohio State Sexual Abuse Case as Legal Battle Continues
FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, JUN 18 – The documentary reveals over 2,800 abuse incidents and ongoing legal mediation after Ohio State paid $60 million to 296 survivors for decades of institutional neglect.
- On June 18, 2025, a judge mandated the involvement of a mediator to assist in resolving the legal dispute between Ohio State University and survivors who allege abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
- The order followed allegations that Strauss sexually abused hundreds of student athletes from 1978 to 1998, which surfaced publicly in 2018 amid claims that staff, including Jim Jordan, knew about the abuse.
- The HBO documentary, executive produced by George Clooney and released on June 17, 2025, presents detailed testimonies from survivors about Richard Strauss’s sexual misconduct and claims that Jim Jordan and other staff members were aware of the abuse, allegations that Jordan has consistently denied.
- Ohio State has since settled with 296 survivors for over $60 million, while some survivors remain in unresolved cases that a defense attorney says might go to trial despite mediation efforts.
- The mediation and ongoing litigation reflect continued scrutiny over the abuse’s impact and Ohio State’s responsibility, indicating persistent legal and cultural consequences for the university.
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