Jim Jordan faces deposition over Ohio State sexual abuse scandal

In the United States, Representative Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is set to give testimony today under oath in relation to allegations from former Ohio State University student-athletes concerning sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss. This deposition is part of ongoing civil litigation initiated by the victims against Ohio State University. Strauss, who served as a team doctor from 1978 to 1998, was found to have committed multiple instances of sexual assault during his tenure, prompting investigations that revealed serious failures on the part of the university in responding to such allegations. Allegations against Jordan suggest that he was aware of the abuse while he served as an assistant wrestling coach, yet he has consistently denied any knowledge of the misconduct. Reports indicate that former athletic director Andy Geiger was recently deposed, which adds to the scrutiny surrounding the institution's handling of the allegations against Strauss. Jordan's expected testimony comes on the heels of renewed attention brought forth by the documentary 'Surviving Ohio State,' highlighting the experiences of those who were abused. Survivors and their advocates claim that Jordan failed to act on information regarding the abuse and demand accountability from him as part of the larger narrative concerning the university's culture and its responses to abuse. Many survivors have expressed doubts regarding Jordan's denials and anticipate that he will maintain these claims during today's deposition, citing the closeness of his locker to Strauss's office as questionable given his assertions of ignorance about the ongoing abuse.