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mo4ch:>'Fundamental failure': Independent report says Ohio State doctor's sexual abuse was an 'open secret' | Mo4ch News

An Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 students over a period of 18 years, and senior figures at the school were aware of it, according to a report released on Friday.Dr. Richard Strauss committed the offences during his tenure at the university from 1979 and 1997, sexually abusing male students who represented the school across at least 16 sports. His offences also took place during his work at the student health center and his clinic held away from the school.The findings were learned by the law firm investigating the accusations levelled at the doctor, with details released by the university on Friday, according to a report by the Associated Press.READ MORE: Over 100 former Ohio students allege sexual abuse by ex-team doctorThe law firm interviewed hundreds of former students and employees from the school, and discovered that Strauss's behavior was an "open secret" at the university, and said that the students believed other coaches and team…