An independent law firm determined leaders at Ohio State University were aware of former team doctor Richard Strauss' sexual abuse of patients during his time at the school.
Per the findings released by Perkins Coie on Friday (h/t ESPN.com), it was determined school leaders knew of Strauss' abuse of at least 177 men, including athletes from 16 different sports and patients at Ohio State's student health center and his own off-campus clinic between 1979-97.
The victims initially allegedin lawsuits against the school "two athletic directors and a coach who is now a congressman," among over 20 staff members, knew of and failed to halt the abuse.