BC-US--Ohio State-Team Doctor, 17th Ld-Writethru,1050 `Shocking`: Ohio State doc abused 177, officials were aware AP Photo NYR102, NY108, OHJL105, NYJK502, NY107, OHJL107, OHJL108, NY560, NY107 Eds: Freshens description. With AP Photos. A report on decades of sexual abuse by a team doctor for Ohio State University concludes that scores of school personnel knew of the complaints as early as 1979 but failed for years to take meaningful action. Provost Bruce McPheron says the report released Friday does not address whether anyone went to law enforcement at the time. Some victims of the late Dr. Richard Strauss are calling on the university to take responsibility. By KANTELE FRANKO and JULIE CARR...
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