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Ohio State University Compensates 3.2 Billion Baht to 279 Doctor Molestation Victims

Ohio State University Compensates 3.2 Billion Baht to 279 Doctor Molestation Victims

Khaosod•International•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Ohio State University agrees to a substantial settlement for hundreds of former students alleging decades-old sexual abuse by a campus doctor.

  • •Ohio State University has agreed to a $100 million settlement (nearly 3.266 billion baht).
  • •The settlement is with 279 former students who accused Dr. Richard Strauss of sexual assault.
  • •The abuse by Dr. Strauss occurred between 1978 and 1998.
  • •A 2019 report indicated Strauss abused at least 177 male students, with staff aware but inactive.

Overview

  • •On June 4, it was reported that Ohio State University reached a settlement.
  • •The settlement amount for Ohio State University is $100 million USD (nearly 3.266 billion THB).
  • •279 former students who accused Dr. Richard Strauss of sexual assault are the recipients of the settlement.
  • •Dr. Richard Strauss was the university's campus doctor and served for nearly two decades in the athletic department.
  • •The settlement is due to accusations of sexual assault by Dr. Richard Strauss against former students.
  • •The abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss occurred between 1978 and 1998, the year of his retirement.
  • •A 2019 report detailed that Dr. Strauss sexually abused at least 177 men.
  • •University staff who were aware of the abuse by Dr. Strauss allegedly failed to act.

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Key Quotes

University and Victims' Lawyers
"“The mediation and confidentiality continue as both parties work to finalize settlement details, and more information will be released as appropriate.”"
“การไกล่เกลี่ยและการรักษาความลับยังคงดำเนินต่อไปในขณะที่ทั้งสองฝ่ายกำลังดำเนินการเพื่อสรุปรายละเอียดของการประนีประนอม และจะมีการเปิดเผยข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมตามความเหมาะสม”

Key Entities

Organization

Ohio State University(มหาวิทยาลัยรัฐโอไฮโอ)ℹ️
University in the United States that reached a settlement with former students over sexual assault allegations.
Ohio State University's athletic department and medical staff(แผนกกีฬาและทีมแพทย์ของมหาวิทยาลัยรัฐโอไฮโอ)ℹ️
Department within Ohio State University where Dr. Richard Strauss worked.

Person

Dr. Richard Strauss(นายริชาร์ด สเตราสส์)ℹ️
Former university doctor at Ohio State University accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of students.

Place

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
Country where Ohio State University is located.