30 former Ohio State football players join Richard Strauss abuse lawsuit
Thirty former Ohio State football players have joined a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss.Summary
Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including former team captains and NFL veterans, have joined a lawsuit against the university over alleged sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss. The plaintiffs, who say they are survivors of abuse, include Al Washington, Ray Ellis, and Keith Ferguson, all of whom played for coach Woody Hayes and had NFL careers. Washington stated that he did not initially come forward due to shame and fear of retaliation. An independent investigation found Strauss abused at least hundreds of male students between 1978 and 1998, with university officials aware of the misconduct as early as 1979. Ohio State University has settled with 317 survivors for more than $61 million since 2018, but attorney Rocky Ratliff noted that many victims remain silent.
(Source：USA TODAY)