Mark Coleman and Mike DiSabato, both former Ohio State wrestlers and central figures in the Dr. Richard Strauss sexual abuse case, recently sat down for an interview to discuss the abuse they endured, the process of coming forward, and the ongoing fight for justice.
Mark Coleman and Mike DiSabato on Dr. Richard Strauss
Mark Coleman, a UFC Hall of Famer, and DiSabato, a longtime wrestling coach and advocate, recounted how they and their teammates were victimized by Dr. Richard Strauss, who served as the university’s team physician from 1978 to 1998.
In the interview, Mark Coleman reflected on the lack of understanding about grooming and sexual abuse at the time, speaking in an interview with Ariel Helwani, he said:
“At the time, you know, this is 1986, Ariel.