But Watson said the cases could not move forward because the statute of limitations for criminal rape cases in Ohio is 20 years, and Strauss preyed on hundreds of men from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. He died by suicide in 2005.
"OSU spent decades denying, hiding, and evading the truth about its role in concealing the abuse that happened on its watch," they said a statement."Today’s ruling punishes survivors already traumatized by the university’s callous campaign of deception. The court’s decision cannot, and must not, be the final word in the survivors’ journey towards justice.”
“But in doing so, that someone has made a mountain out of several molehills,” Watson said, without mentioning any names.“Not only did he deny our request for recusal, he tossed my case after we asked for him to remove himself,” Ratliff said. "Beginning in 2018, Ohio State sought to uncover and acknowledge the truth about Richard Strauss’ abuse and the university’s failure at the time to prevent it,' the school said in a statement Wednesday.
Watson’s impartiality came into question earlier this month after NBC News asked about the business ties his wife, Lori Leavitt Watson, has to OSU. She ownsin Columbus, Ohio, which sells, among other items, the red-and-silver OSU flags that can be spotted across much of the state.
Omg this guy clearly has conflicts and yet he is the one to decide his fate? Appeal to a higher court this guy is corrupt
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Are we living in a dictator state?
anarcanon Someone needs to go say 'Hello' to this doctor, preferably with a pillowcase full of pool balls or a sock full of quarters.
Omg!
What a disgrace.
Why all this outrage? They guy has been dead for seventeen years. All cases were over thirty years old. The statue of limitations expired ten to twenty years ago. What was the judge supposed to do? Break the law to please the victims?
Typical male!
I am not sure of the rationale. Explain!
Just trying to cover Gym Jordan's ass.....
Perverts stick together.
He had major conflicts of interest. Needs to be removed from the bench and investigated.
The question is where they weaken of this case? What's the grounds of dismissal? So they how to go on appealing!!
Gym Jordan must be happy. I wonder how much he had to do with this?
Unless the school knew about it, and there was not any one else involved which is likely. Predators are master manipulators, I hate this subject because there are some fucked up people out there. protecttheyouth
Just, WoW
And just remember, one of the OSU officials that helped cover up the doctor’s sexual abuse was this walking trash can:
He teaches a class at OSU, wife has a business relationship with OSU, and he went on a Caribbean Cruise paid for by OSU (after he was assigned the case)? Yea, no way the judge should’ve recused himself 🙄
DaggumRoy Unbelievable
One reported case of abuse is one too many, but hundreds over a period of 20 yrs. is unconscionable. The statute of limitations should be thrown out in cases like this, & OHU along w/ individuals made privy to the abuse and neglected to take action, should be held accountable.
Why doesn’t this article include any reference to Jim_Jordan a sitting congressmen who knowingly enabled this man?
I don’t agree, but he had no choice. The statute of limitations prevented the case from going forward and the school would’ve won guilty or not over a technicality. The law needs to be changed to extend the statute of limitations so cases like this can legally take place.
Former guy judge makes good on his end of the deal to try to free Gym Jordon for a Kush Federal Job and retirement Bennie's.
The Statute of Limitations ran out. He followed the law. Don't like it then change the law
IAmSophiaNelson What the fck? The fact that there's a statute of limitations on sexual assault should speak volumes to everybody. When crimes are often committed by people in power or the wealthy, they create road blocks for the victims.
Dismiss HIM.
Wow--must be a buddy of Gym Jordan.
Maybe there was some history with this judge?
Guess there's no justice in Ohio...
Amazingly enough, he is NOT a Trump appointee… he was appointed by G.W. Bush in 2004.
Republican judge I bet, Friend of Jordan to.
“Watson […] failed to disclose that his wife has a business relationship with the university. He also acknowledged that he went on a cruise sponsored by a group that raises money for a university-affiliated hospital while he was presiding over the cases.” Interesting.
That Bull!!!
Wow 😳, not a lawyer, judge or The Ohio State alumnus but that judge should be taught a lesson in impropriety, if not in appearance only.¿ Why don't they see what may appear to be improper, and just refuse themselves? Do they get paid by the case?
That’s called the old white evangelical christian man verdict
Go to Supreme court.
Interesting that a judge that looks like a sexual predator, would side with sexual predators.
Not only should they appeal, they should absolutely ask an Appellate court to review the recusal debacle.
Ohio State University students should refuse to attend school and pay tuition fees. Amen
That’s the Christian way.
Disgusting
josephconklin1 Protecting the university, or Gym Jordan?
This judge wouldn’t know sexual harassment if it hit him in the dick.
So very weird!! Earlier reported that all covering up were being looked into! Now this Gym must have asked 45 to make a call for him!
Now why would this judge do this? What did he have to lose ? Those judges are the ones we have to watch coz they for sure are not perfect !
G R O S S… too bad he was not sexually assaulted so he could relate, but I wish that pain on no one. SadCaseForAHuman
Awful! I am sorry for what those students and athletes have been through and now this…
So fucking disgusting. He should have refused himself. Definitely conflict of interest. So gross.
What'd you expect from a GOP appointed judge?
Jim Jordan paid off the republican judge
Investigate.
People tend not to care when it happens to boys
Judge in on it
Power = Corruption. If the law is corrupt and political like Trumpism wanted then we’re screwed.
Related: Both Ric Flair & Bob Dylan are being canceled for assaults taking place in 2002 and 1965. With statute laws being re-examined, the old timers need to watch their backs. A look at these new precedents, and where it could go right ... or way wrong.
Good ole white (GOP) boys looking out for good old boys. Did we really think it would be different?
Now the abused men finally get what abused women have been getting for ages. Someone needs to look into the judge's bank account. I am sure the RNC and Jim Jordan are in on this.
They were dismissed because statue of limitations ran out. He didn't have a choice. He even admitted 'suffered unspeakable sexual abuse.' The statue of limitations law needs to change for rape.
There should be no statute of limitations on sexual assault.
Wow nice decision
MikeOandY Interesting. St. Paul’s in NH didn’t get out of their old molestations.
Why can’t we get a statement from the coach, Jordan?
Birds of a feather stuck together!
Wondering who here actually read the article.
THIS is why Republicans are so keen to appoint federal judges and not allow democratic presidents to. W appointee
Disgusting outcome
Jim Jordan must be pleased, I wonder if it was expensive
😭😭
Justice delayed, justice denied.
And just like that justice is served?!
Remove this judge from the bench! JudiciaryDems HouseJudiciary
Judge was appointed by George W. Bush.
The only guy more conflicted by this case than this OSU sycophantic judge is Jim Johnson. What up Congressman! Why didn’t you roll up your sleeves to help these kids instead of propping up a sexual predator?
Might as well burn the school down
If the state refuses to give justice. People will find it. Not great for gym.
He must be in Jim Jordan’s dirty pocket.
No surprise there..
SenSherrodBrown what are you going to do about this? Will you help the victims fight for justice?
It is outrageous that there is a statute of limitations for rape. Absolutely outrageous.
.Jim_Jordan Is not off the hook. He knew about the sexualabuse. I hope the victims file civil lawsuits against him. GymJordan
A George W Bush judge
Someone should look into this judges background. To dismiss all of them seems a bit shady!
This is not Right!
One guess which party this judge is…
He’s bought off
How could he justify taking such a sweeping dismissal? Seems very fishy.
Gee-zus, he even looks like Jim Jordan...
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That the one Jim Jordan swept under the rug?
the Judge needs to be investigated.
WTF!!!!
WHAT
He was a George W Bush appointee.
is the Judge Republican? they love to abuse people.
Shameful!!!! Follow the money. I'm sure someone paid him well.
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