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Documented roleIndividual connection
FROM

Richard Strauss

TO

The Ohio State University

Former Ohio State physician, employed 1978–1998

Published connection; see individual profile for legal status · 1978–2026

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Ohio State · release of independent Strauss investigation ↗

University release / independent investigation · Source date: 17 May 2019 · Institutional account of Perkins Coie findings; linked report contains graphic descriptions.

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Michael V. Drake

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The Ohio State University case record

Issued the university’s apology and acknowledged failures to prevent abuse.

University response · President at May 2019 report release

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Ohio State · release of independent Strauss investigation ↗

University release / independent investigation · Source date: 17 May 2019 · Institutional account of Perkins Coie findings; linked report contains graphic descriptions.

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Caryn Trombino and Markus Funk

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The Ohio State University case record

Led the external investigation commissioned in 2018.

Independent investigation · Perkins Coie investigation · 2018–2019

Source & dates

Ohio State · release of independent Strauss investigation ↗

University release / independent investigation · Source date: 17 May 2019 · Institutional account of Perkins Coie findings; linked report contains graphic descriptions.

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