A new HBO documentary, “Surviving Ohio State,” sheds light on the shocking case of Dr. Richard Strauss, who was a team doctor and lecturer at Ohio State University from 1978 to 2009. The film reveals a decades-long cover-up of Strauss’s sexual abuse of over 2,000 victims, including wrestlers, athletes, and students.
The documentary highlights how coaches, administrators, and even board members failed to stop the abuse or support its victims. It shows how former Ohio State wrestler Mark Coleman was told that “anger helped him do better” after being abused by Strauss, and how his teammate Jim Jordan denied knowledge of Strauss’s actions despite multiple accounts from others.
The film also explores how Ohio State handled the allegations, including a shocking low settlement offer to victims compared to other cases. Attorney Ilaan Maazel reveals the university’s failed attempts to dismiss victim lawsuits based on expired statute of limitations claims.
The documentary is a powerful indictment of Ohio State’s handling of the Strauss case, with many feeling a sense of anger and betrayal towards the institution. It leaves viewers with more questions than answers about those responsible for the cover-up and the lack of accountability.
As one victim, Steve Snyder-Hill, says, “I’m a survivor of sexual assault, but I’m a victim of OSU.” The documentary is a must-see for anyone with a connection to Ohio State, as it shines a light on the university’s dark secret and the devastating consequences for its victims.
Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/hbo/surviving-ohio-state-reveals-the-extent-of-terrifying-abuse-and-a-shocking-cover-up.html