“Surviving Ohio State” Earns Sports Emmy Nomination

New York, NY — March 25, 2026 — A nationally recognized documentary examining allegations of abuse connected to Ohio State University has been nominated for a prestigious honor at the 2026 Sports Emmy Awards. Surviving Ohio State has been named a nominee in the category of Outstanding Sports Documentary (Long Form), according to the official announcement released by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The documentary, which premiered on HBO, explores the experiences of former student-athletes and others who have come forward with allegations of abuse involving a former

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March 26, 2026

Court Allows Key Claims to Proceed in Civil Case Arising from Return to Nature Funeral Home Investigation

March 25, 2026: Sauder Schelkopf and Bochetto & Lentz announced today that the District Court for El Paso County, Colorado has substantially denied the motions to dismiss filed by certain defendants in ongoing civil litigation arising from the widely reported Return to Nature Funeral Home matter. The civil case follows a broader investigation into the now-defunct funeral home, where authorities discovered a large number of improperly stored human remains in 2023. According to public reporting, the facility was associated with the discovery of approximately 189 decomposing bodies and allegations that families

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March 25, 2026

California Investigation Finds ‘Systemic’ Failures in School District’s Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

March 20, 2026: A California school district has agreed to implement sweeping reforms following a state investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual misconduct involving students. According to public reporting, the investigation into the El Monte Union High School District found what officials described as “systemic” shortcomings in the district’s response to complaints of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse involving staff. State finds ‘systemic’ failures in how a California school district handles sex abuse allegations The findings were announced by the California Attorney General’s Office after an investigation that included

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March 22, 2026

Sexual Abuse in Youth Programs & Summer Jobs | Know Your Rights

March 22, 2026: Recent reports have brought renewed attention to allegations of sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation within youth employment programs operated by public and institutional organizations. According to public reporting, multiple claims have resulted in significant financial settlements involving allegations that supervisors and authority figures engaged in inappropriate conduct with young employees—sometimes beginning when victims were minors. These cases also raise serious questions about whether institutions failed to properly investigate complaints or protect those in their care. Chicago Park District pays more than $2 million to lifeguard over ‘exploitation and

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March 22, 2026

New Investigation Raises Allegations of Abuse by Prominent Civil Rights Leader César Chavez

March 20, 2026: Recent reporting has brought renewed attention to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a prominent civil rights leader, with multiple individuals coming forward to describe experiences that allegedly began when they were minors. According to published reports, several women have alleged that they were subjected to inappropriate conduct and grooming over extended periods of time. The allegations describe interactions that occurred within organizational and leadership settings, where the individual held significant influence and authority. Confidential Consultation Available: If you experienced abuse in an institutional or organizational setting, you may

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March 22, 2026

Federal Court Orders Ohio State to Produce Key Medical Board Strauss Investigation File

Columbus, OH — March 20, 2026 — A federal judge has ordered The Ohio State University to produce a previously confidential investigative file related to complaints against former university physician Dr. Richard Strauss, marking a significant development in ongoing litigation brought by former students. In a March 20, 2026 Opinion and Order, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio granted plaintiffs’ motion to compel production of an unredacted Ohio State Medical Board investigation file dating back to 1996. Court Finds File Relevant to Ongoing Litigation The court

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March 20, 2026
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