x
Breaking News
More () »

Ohio State settles some lawsuits over alleged sex abuse by former team doctor

Ohio State has reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men who alleged university officials ignored complaints and failed to stop sexual abuse by a team doctor decades ago.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men who alleged university officials ignored complaints and failed to stop sexual abuse by a team doctor decades ago.

The deal announced Friday with few details is the first settlement for accusers of the late doctor, Richard Strauss.

WBNS-TV

A lawyer for some of the men says the agreement helps them move forward and heal.

The university calls it a step of “restorative justice.” Scores more Strauss accusers still have pending lawsuits.

They say mediation has been unsuccessful, and they've asked a judge to let them resume litigation.

Strauss died in 2005.

Before You Leave, Check This Out