Women Doctor accused of abusing 177 male students - the Nassar hearings inspired some to come forward

[josie55]

Ugh. We knew it wasn't limited to girls or to gymnastics, but still so sad.

Ohio State Doctor Sexually Abused At Least 177 Male Students, Investigation Finds

The independent investigation concluded that university personnel were aware of the abuse as early as 1979, but that Richard Strauss kept abusing students until he retired nearly two decades later.

www.npr.org

The reason I'm posting in the WAG forum is b/c I find it interesting that in this article a man shares how watching the Nassar hearings is what inspired him to come forward.

‘It Can Happen Even to Guys’: Ohio State Wrestlers Detail Abuse, Saying #UsToo (Published 2018)

Former Ohio State University wrestlers — athletes grappling with sexual abuse long buried in their memories — are taking their place in the #MeToo movement.

www.nytimes.com

 

[raenndrops]

I was a student at OSU while he worked at the Student Health Center. His victims were not limited to guys - I had a friend that said she reported him to the Student Health Center administration.
The ONE time I even contemplated going to the Student Health Center, I was talked out of it by some friends (male and female). I ended up going back home and seeing my own doctor instead.
I feel so sad for all victims of abuse under the guise of medical treatment. I hope they are getting the help they need.

 

[aerials]

Wow. Disgusting that it happened somewhere else. I was a student at OSU too when he was there. I had quite a few friends that were on the soccer and lacrosse teams. Crazy.