Ohio State University reaches $128 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors
Ohio State University has reached a $128 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who accused a campus doctor of sexual abuse. The settlement was ratified by the university's board and follows years of litigation regarding the actions of Richard Strauss, who abused students from 1978 to 1998. This agreement is part of ongoing mediation efforts to finalize details for the survivors involved.
- ▪Ohio State University settled with 279 of 280 former students for $128 million.
- ▪The abuse allegations against Richard Strauss date back to his tenure from 1978 to 1998.
- ▪A 2019 report indicated that Strauss sexually abused at least 177 men, mostly students.
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Ohio State University reaches $128 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivorsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe settlement with 279 of the 280 former students was ratified by Ohio State University's board on June 3.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 04, 2026, 09:05 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 09:19 AMListenCOLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University has reached a US$100 million (S$128 million) settlement with nearly 300 former students who had accused the school’s campus doctor of sexually assaulting them decades ago, the school and a lawyer for the victims said on June 3.The settlement with 279 of the 280 former students was ratified by the university’s board on June 3.
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