Ohio State Knew About Sexual Abuse By Richard Strauss As Early As 1979

The Ohio State University failed to properly respond to evidence of sexual abuse by team doctor Richard Strauss for almost two decades, according to a redacted investigative report released Friday.

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Brian Garrett at his home in Powell, Ohio. Garrett is one of the lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Ohio State.
Mike Householder / Associated Press

Richard Strauss Accusers Say Independent Report Provides 'Validation'

A group of former Ohio State students detail their stories of alleged sexual abuse by Richard Strauss, a longtime sports doctor, before the Ohio State Board of Trustees on November 16.
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

State Lawmaker Wants To Slash Statute Of Limitations For Strauss Case

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Attorney: Ohio State Football Players Were Abused By Richard Strauss

By Mark Gillispie • May 18, 2019
Ohio State football helmet
Brynn Anderson / AP

An attorney preparing a lawsuit against Ohio State University on behalf of more than 50 former athletes who claim they were sexually abused by a team physician told The Associated Press on Saturday that most of those clients were football players from the school's storied program, including some who went on to play in the NFL.

Richard Strauss Accusers Say Independent Report Provides 'Validation'

By • May 17, 2019
Brian Garrett at his home in Powell, Ohio. Garrett is one of the lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Ohio State.
Mike Householder / Associated Press

An independent report says The Ohio State University officials heard complaints of sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss as early as 1979 and failed to properly act.

John Davidson, Who Oversaw Transformation Of Blue Jackets, Leaving For Rangers

By Stephen Whyno • May 17, 2019
Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner chase the puck during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Monday, April 23, 2018, in Columbus.
Jay LaPrete / AP

John Davidson is going back to the New York Rangers organization he has been synonymous with for much of his hockey career.

Ohio State Knew About Sexual Abuse By Richard Strauss As Early As 1979

By & • May 17, 2019

The Ohio State University failed to properly respond to evidence of sexual abuse by team doctor Richard Strauss for almost two decades, according to a redacted investigative report released Friday.

Birding Along The Cuyahoga River

By Carrie Wise & Jean-Marie Papoi • May 17, 2019

It’s prime time for birding in Northeast Ohio as many species have arrived from warmer winter spots.

ideastream visited two very different places for bird watching along the Cuyahoga River as part of its series, Cuyahoga River Comeback, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the infamous fire on the water.

One lesser-known place to visit is Eldon Russell Park in Geauga County, tucked away near the edge of Burton and Troy Township. Once there, launch a kayak or canoe on the Cuyahoga River and cruise for birds.

Advocates For Caregivers Rally For Higher Wages

By Sam Aberle • May 17, 2019
The Bridge2Equality rally advocated for a wage increase for workers who assist individuals with disabilities took place outside Ohio Statehouse
Sam Aberle / Ohio Public Radio

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse on Thursday to support a proposed wage increase for workers who assist individuals with disabilities.

Ohio House Leaders Unveil More Bipartisan Bills

By • May 17, 2019
Ohio House Minority Leader Emilia Sykes (center) and Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (third from left) leaders talk about bipartisan bills.
Sam Aberle / Ohio Public Radio

For the second time in one week, Republicans and Democrats in the Ohio House have come together to support bills they agree upon.

Vote Delayed On Bill To Prop Up Ohio Nuclear Plants

By • May 17, 2019
The Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station on Lake Erie is scheduled to shut down in 2020.
Ron Schwane / Associated Press

Lawmakers in the Ohio House continue to debate a bill that would bail out the state’s two financially struggling nuclear power plants. Earlier this week, some Democrats walked out of a committee hearing, saying their concerns were not being heard.

State Lawmaker Wants To Slash Statute Of Limitations For Strauss Case

By • May 17, 2019
A group of former Ohio State students detail their stories of alleged sexual abuse by Richard Strauss, a longtime sports doctor, before the Ohio State Board of Trustees on November 16.
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

A state representative has filed a measure aimed at holding Ohio State University more accountable as alleged victims of former team doctor Richard Strauss head to court.

Can Cannabis Help Patients In Pain Avoid Opioids? Many Are Trying

By Stephanie Whiteside • May 17, 2019
A clerk reaches for a container of marijuana buds for a customer at Utopia Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary, in Detroit, on Oct. 2, 2018.
Carlos Osorio / Associated Press

Since February, patients in Illinois have been able to ditch their opioid prescriptions for marijuana.

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