Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 495

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently filed a motion on behalf of Ohio State University asking to drop 77 cases involving the late Dr. Richard Strauss sexually abusing Ohio State student-athletes.

Yost is arguing that any claims of abuse that happened before Oct. 21, 1986 should be thrown out, he said in a May 10 filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Congress passed a law on Oct. 21, 1986 …

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