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July 19, 2018

Class-Action Suit Charges Rep. Jim Jordan Failed to Prevent Sex Abuse
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A new class-action lawsuit on behalf of former wrestlers at Ohio State
University accuses Republican Ohio Congressmember Jim Jordan of failing
to prevent sexual abuse perpetrated by a university doctor. The men
allege former team doctor Richard Strauss groped players on multiple
occasions and that Jordan, who was then serving as an assistant coach on
the wrestling team, must have known about the molestation. Jordan has
been floated as a possible replacement for outgoing Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan and has denied any knowledge of sexual abuses.


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