CASE ARCHIVE · Ohio State Ohio State · Strauss · 1978–2026
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Richard Strauss TO
The Ohio State University Former Ohio State physician, employed 1978–1998
Published connection; see individual profile for legal status · 1978–2026
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.
Added 1 Oct 2026 Updated 1 Oct 2026
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Michael V. Drake TO
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
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.
Added 1 Oct 2026 Updated 1 Oct 2026
Documented role Case-wide context
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Caryn Trombino and Markus Funk TO
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.
Added 1 Oct 2026 Updated 1 Oct 2026
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