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Documentary Exposes Ohio State's Dark History of Abuse

7/1/2025

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"Surviving Ohio State," a powerful documentary released on June 17, delves into the harrowing sexual abuse perpetrated by Dr. Richard Strauss at Ohio State University from 1978 to 1998. Directed by Eva Orner, it poignantly captures the victims' pain, the university's failure to act, and their relentless pursuit of justice, revealing stark disparities in settlement amounts for survivors.

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"Surviving Ohio State," a powerful documentary released on June 17, delves into the harrowing sexual abuse perpetrated by Dr. Richard Strauss at Ohio State University from 1978 to 1998. Directed by Eva Orner, it poignantly captures the victims' pain, the university's failure to act, and their relentless pursuit of justice, revealing stark disparities in settlement amounts for survivors.