Columbus public safety leaders say they were abused by OSU doctor

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 970

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Content warning: The following story contains references to sexual assault.

Another Central Ohio public safety leader has come forward to say he was molested by former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss.

Tim Becker is Gahanna’s public safety director and a former deputy chief of the Columbus Police Department. Becker explained former Columbus …

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