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Documentary Exposes Ohio State's Sexual Abuse Scandal

7/20/2025

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In the gripping documentary “Surviving Ohio State,” former wrestling referee Fred Feeney bravely exposes the horrific sexual abuse inflicted by team doctor Richard Strauss, who preyed on at least 177 students from 1978 to 1996. As lawsuits mount against the university, former coach Jim Jordan's claims of ignorance are met with increasing skepticism.

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In the gripping documentary “Surviving Ohio State,” former wrestling referee Fred Feeney bravely exposes the horrific sexual abuse inflicted by team doctor Richard Strauss, who preyed on at least 177 students from 1978 to 1996. As lawsuits mount against the university, former coach Jim Jordan's claims of ignorance are met with increasing skepticism.