Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

[Emlee]

Not so far in the past that it’s all been forgotten, given the recent Supreme Court decision looks like lawsuits are returning.
Will Gym Jordan be a part of any of the lawsuits?

From June:

Supreme Court won’t hear cases over Ohio State doctor’s sexual abuse, allowing lawsuits to proceed​

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allows more than 230 men to sue Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by a university doctor, the late Richard Strauss.

Two cases involving the abuse were on a list of many cases the court said it would not hear. And, as is typical, the court did not comment in saying it would not hear the cases.

Ohio State University had urged the court to review a ruling by the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that revived lawsuits that had been dismissed. The men who sued are among hundreds of former student-athletes and other alumni who say they were abused by Strauss, who worked at the school from 1978 to 1998.

They say university officials failed to stop him despite complaints raised as early as the late 1970s. Many of them allege Strauss abused them during required physicals and other medical exams at campus athletic facilities, a student health center, his home and an off-campus clinic.

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In a statement, lawyers for the plaintiffs said they were pleased the Supreme Court decided not to hear the cases. "We look forward to returning to the trial court, having our clients' stories heard, and gathering further evidence of OSU's widespread cover-up of Dr. Strauss's serial predation," they said.

Supreme Court won't hear cases over Ohio State doctor's sexual abuse

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allows more than 230 men to sue Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by a university doctor, the late Richard Strauss.

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[Emlee]

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Supreme Court clears way for lawsuits against Ohio State University over alleged abuse dating to the 1970s​

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for lawsuits brought by more than 100 men who say they were abused by a medical doctor at The Ohio State University to go forward.

Without comment, the court rejected an appeal from the university. The case revolves around alleged abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss beginning in the late 1970s. Strauss died in 2005.

The university’s lawyers called Strauss’ conduct “reprehensible” but said the lawsuits were untimely because they were filed too late, exceeding the statute of limitations. They said that while the conduct allegedly occurred between 1978 and 1998, the respondents did not file suit until 2018 and 2021 – decades after the alleged abuse occurred.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of them, allowing the lawsuit to proceed under Title IX, a federal law that bars sexual discrimination in schools. The men accused the university of “deliberate indifference to sex crimes” within the university and said that many victims did not know the full extent of the school’s involvement in a cover-up until 2019.

Supreme Court clears way for lawsuits against Ohio State University over alleged abuse dating to the 1970s | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for lawsuits brought by more than 100 men who say they were abused by a medical doctor at The Ohio State University to go forward.

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[Rexedgar]

The point is that uninvestigated events from a persons life can come back to haunt them. He has a term, not tenure. Fully investigating Kavanuagh's background would reveal that he lied under oath in his confirmation hearings. Would lying to be confirmed be considered "...good Behaviour..."?

Kavanaugh losing his job will happen about the same time as a new Amendment is ratified. But we’re getting off topic……..rainy afternoon here.

 

[Lovebug]

Not a Rep. Jordan fan, at all, but allegations from “three decades go,” seem a little late to the party.

I'm with you there. Loud mouth "we have a bombshell" Jordan is no peach but where is the evidence. I'm no lawyer though, perhaps they can use recollection of what happened a long time ago.

 

[mrjurrs]

Kavanaugh losing his job will happen about the same time as a new Amendment is ratified. But we’re getting off topic……..rainy afternoon here.

Likely true, but not guaranteed.

 

[Allan]

I'm with you there. Loud mouth "we have a bombshell" Jordan is no peach but where is the evidence. I'm no lawyer though, perhaps they can use recollection of what happened a long time ago.

First hand witness testimony is evidence. Especially if other witnesses corroborate it.

 

[multivita-man]

Not a Rep. Jordan fan, at all, but allegations from “three decades go,” seem a little late to the party.

Ahhh, with all due respect, that is exactly the sort of defense that Bill Cosby, Jerry Sandusky, and that Dr. Nassar guy would have come up with. People remember abuse, being abused, being around abuse, being lured, having friends lured and abused - you never forget that shit. Trust me you never do.

 

[Lovebug]

First hand witness testimony is evidence. Especially if other witnesses corroborate it.

They must have a good memory. True, if something dramatic happens, you tend to remember more than just the day by day stuff. I just don't trust stuff that pops up conveniently at the right time. I don't care who the target of such accusations is, I just take it with a grain of salt.
Aside from the Jordan case, it is possible that victims and witnesses always contemplated to come forward but never did. Who convinced them to do so now? Why? Did they make sure to tell the truth and nothing but or could they have encouraged them to make it convincing so the case goes forward?
Otoh, perhaps the perp was able to cover up for far too long.
Questions, nothing but questions.

 

[j brown's body]

Not a Rep. Jordan fan, at all, but allegations from “three decades go,” seem a little late to the party.

The only thing late to this party is justice.

 

[Ishm]

More:

Supreme Court clears way for lawsuits against Ohio State University over alleged abuse dating to the 1970s​

Supreme Court clears way for lawsuits against Ohio State University over alleged abuse dating to the 1970s | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for lawsuits brought by more than 100 men who say they were abused by a medical doctor at The Ohio State University to go forward.

amp.cnn.com

Hmmmm! Maybe a subpoena to Jordan to testify? See if he can ignore that like the prior one he ignored. Be interesting to watch him squirm over whether to be truthful and embarrass himself, or lie and potentially face perjury charges?

 

[Parrish]

Justice delayed is justice denied. If someone has evidence or a claim they should come forward. Perhaps that claim will compel others to testify @j brown's body .

 

[j brown's body]

Justice delayed is justice denied. If someone has evidence or a claim they should come forward. Perhaps that claim will compel others to testify @j brown's body .

I'm not sure this case has ever gotten the legal attention that it deserves.

 

[Parrish]

I'm not sure this case has ever gotten the legal attention that it deserves.

Men are the most hesitant to report sexual exploitation and abuse ,@j brown's body and I agree with you.

 

[j brown's body]

Men are the most hesitant to report sexual exploitation and abuse ,@j brown's body and I agree with you.

And some pretty powerful people are involved.

 

[justabubba]

Congressman Jim Jordan serves as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

so, it seems there are those who believe gym jordan deserves a free pass
not because he ignored sexual assault
but because time has passed
so much time that gym jordan deserves to head a congressional committee evaluating problems with the justice system
despite having shown he is without the moral and ethical character to do the right thing when confronted with obvious wrong
yea, that's the guy to fill that job

 

[NolanVoyd]

Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

Despite the former coach's claims that he knew nothing of sexual misconduct allegations against team doctor Richard Strauss, multiple wrestlers say they witnessed him being told directly.

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Tito Vazquez says he still remembers the day three decades ago when, as a wrestler at Ohio State University, the doctor he’d gone to see about a bloody nose insisted on examining his genitals. He also recalls how one of his coaches dismissed his immediate complaint.

“‘I have nothing to do with this,’” Vazquez quoted the assistant coach saying, as he effectively ended the conversation and went on with wrestling practice.

That coach, Vazquez says, was Jim Jordan, now an Ohio congressman and an influential voice in Republican politics, perhaps best known for his pugnacious defense of President Donald Trump during the recent impeachment proceedings.
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Jim Jordam is nothing if not a totall Pu***y.

 

[Rexedgar]

so, it seems there are those who believe gym jordan deserves a free pass
not because he ignored sexual assault
but because time has passed
so much time that gym jordan deserves to head a congressional committee evaluating problems with the justice system
despite having shown he is without the moral and ethical character to do the right thing when confronted with obvious wrong
yea, that's the guy to fill that job View attachment 67465520

If You have corralled my posts in that net, you have read too much into it……..

 

[MaryP]

I'm with you there. Loud mouth "we have a bombshell" Jordan is no peach but where is the evidence. I'm no lawyer though, perhaps they can use recollection of what happened a long time ago.

Most of the time, a victim's testimony is the only 'evidence,' and men often feel shamed and don't talk about it ever. If they do come forward at a later date, it's usually in support of allegations made publicly by someone else. I've seen that testimony win a case against a teacher with three men coming forward--let alone 230.

OSU needs to pay the piper; Jordan apparently wasn't the only person keeping a secret.