Court Orders Deposition of Former Ohio State President Gordon Gee in Strauss Abuse Litigation

Columbus, OH — March 18, 2026 — A federal court has ordered that former Ohio State University President Gordon Gee sit for a deposition in ongoing litigation arising from allegations of sexual abuse by former university physician Dr. Richard Strauss. In a recent order issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the Court directed that Dr. Gee’s deposition “will take place within thirty days of the date of this Order,” marking a significant development in the discovery phase of the case. Read the Order here

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March 19, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Forced Labor Claims Against ICE Contractor to Proceed

Feb. 25, 2026: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block a long-running lawsuit alleging that immigrant detainees were subjected to forced labor at a privately operated immigration detention facility in Colorado, allowing the case to move forward in federal court. The case involves claims brought by detainees held at an Aurora, Colorado facility operated by a private contractor. Plaintiffs allege they were required to perform janitorial and other work, sometimes for little or no pay, and that refusal to participate could result in punitive measures. The company has denied wrongdoing

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March 18, 2026

Independent Investigation Details Institutional Failures in Columbia OB-GYN Abuse Scandal

Report finds gaps in reporting systems and oversight contributed to environment where Robert Hadden abused patients for decades A newly released independent investigation commissioned by Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital examines the circumstances that allowed former obstetrician-gynecologist Robert Hadden to sexually abuse patients over a period spanning decades while practicing at affiliated medical facilities. Read the Report here The investigation reviewed more than 120,000 documents and included interviews with more than 120 witnesses, according to the report. Investigators examined how complaints involving Hadden were handled and whether institutional reporting and oversight

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March 17, 2026

Federal Court Rejects Ohio State’s Attempt to Delay Strauss Abuse Litigation; Bellwether Trials Set for October 2026

Columbus, OH — March 10, 2026 — A federal judge overseeing the litigation involving sexual abuse by former Ohio State University physician Dr. Richard Strauss has rejected several procedural requests by the university and established a path toward trial for survivor claims. In an order issued March 10, 2026, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson denied Ohio State’s attempt to pursue certain early motions that could have delayed the progress of the case. The court declined to authorize independent medical examinations of twenty designated “Discovery Plaintiffs” at this time, explaining that

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March 11, 2026

Ohio State Leadership Turnover Continues: Carter Resignation Marks Fourth President Since Strauss Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Were Filed

Columbus, OH — March 9, 2026 — The Ohio State University announced that President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. was resigning “[f]or personal reasons” after “disclos[ing] to the board of trustees that [he] made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.” The university said it accepted Carter’s resignation and is implementing a leadership transition plan while it determines next steps. Carter had served as Ohio State’s 17th president since January 2024, after previously serving as president of the University of Nebraska system and as superintendent of the U.S. Naval

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March 9, 2026

Rhode Island Attorney General Releases Report on Decades of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Providence

March 4, 2026: The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has released a comprehensive report detailing decades of child sexual abuse involving clergy associated with the Diocese of Providence. The report is the result of a multi-year investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police. Read the Report here According to the report, investigators reviewed more than 250,000 pages of records produced by the Diocese, including personnel files of priests, internal investigative materials, and correspondence involving senior church leadership. Investigators also attempted to contact more

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March 5, 2026
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