Leading GOP rep accused of having turned a blind eye to sexual abuse
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Leading GOP rep accused of having turned a blind eye to sexual abuse
Ohio State University has spent the last few months confronting a controversy surrounding the late Dr. Richard Strauss, a former physician for student athletes from the mid-1970s to late 1990s, who’s been accused of molesting students during his tenure.
Today, the story took on political significance because some of Strauss’ alleged victims have said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a coach at the university at the time, knew about the sexual abuse, despite his denials. NBC News reported this afternoon:
Jordan, who was assistant wrestling coach at the university from 1986 to 1994, has repeatedly said he knew nothing of the abuse until former students began speaking out this spring, and continued to deny it on Tuesday. His denials, however, have been met with skepticism and anger from some former members of the wrestling team.
Three former wrestlers told NBC News that it was common knowledge that Strauss showered regularly with the students and inappropriately touched them during appointments, and said it would have been impossible for Jordan to be unaware; one wrestler said he told Jordan directly about the abuse.
Mike DiSabato, a former wrestler, told NBC News, “I considered Jim Jordan a friend. But at the end of the day, he is absolutely lying if he says he doesn’t know what was going on.”
Another OSU wrestler, Dunyasha Yetts, said he told Jordan on multiple occasions about Strauss. “For God’s sake, Strauss’s locker was right next to Jordan’s and Jordan even said he’d kill him if he tried anything with him,” Yetts said.
He added, in reference to Jordan, “[I]t’s sad for me to hear that he’s denying knowing about Strauss. I don’t know why he would, unless it’s a cover-up. Either you’re in on it, or you’re a liar.”
Another former OSU student athlete who asked not to be identified, said concerns about the doctor were “all over the locker room,” and in reference to the congressman, the former wrestler said, “It was a head-scratcher to me why he would say he didn’t know anything.”
Jordan and his office have insisted more than once that he knew nothing about any alleged abuse during his time at the university. The school is investigating what transpired, and the Ohio Republican has said he’s prepared to help.
NBC News’ report is worth reading in its entirety – I’m really just excerpting some of the key details – and it’s likely we’ll learn more as the university’s probe continues.
As for the politics, it’s too soon to say with confidence what kind of effects this might have on Jordan’s career. The right-wing lawmaker – who helped create the House Freedom Caucus – is running for re-election in a very conservative district, where he won in 2016 by 35 points.
He’s also reportedly interested in trying to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).
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This tea party nut job is a piece of work, so it would be no surprise if the story is true
Jim Jordan is a well-known scum bucket, but he is a TEApartry superstar in very conservative north central Ohio.
If it was such common knowledge, how come it's only coming to light now?
Because we are only a few months away from an election. It is well known that when it is election time, liberals will begin to throw out false accusations of sexual abuses that supposedly happened decades ago, with no proof to back it up.
Mark my words..this is just the beginning.
You mean like Dennis Hastert, wasn't that something. Oh wait, he was guilty...
How long ago was that?
How many "accusations" have been true since? Hell, Trump himself had women coming out of the gutter making accusations, not so coincidentally, a couple of weeks before the election. How many of those women crawled back into the gutter never to be heard from again? Let me help you...NONE...
How true, NONE of the women that accused Trump have reneged on their allegations. Oh and BTW, one is suing him for defamation and is damn close to requiring him to sit for a deposition.
So the time frame makes it any less authentic, nice dodge.
Thank goodness I don't need your help. The women coming out of the gutter, (your words) and making accusations are not true...Well now isn't that interesting, since none have withdrawn their accusations and one has a defamation suit moving through the courts now...Oh, and didn't Trump pay off a couple of these women that are coming out of the gutter..
You see why I don't need your need. It's seems that your facts aren't facts at all but wishful thinking. Thanks for trying though.
OK, so I mistyped...but you knew that. Out of 16 women who came out "coincidentally" right before the election, one continues with a lawsuit. Sorry, but Stormy, to the chagrin of liberals all over the country, has fallen off the msm "we hate Trump" news cycle, even on failing CNN.
It was even proven that at least one of the women who "alleged" Trump did something to them was paid by Gloria Allred's daughter, another lawyer. Somewhere in the $700,000 range to "tell her story". The entire story is a sham.
This will be ramped up. Anybody who is running for office and openly supports Trump before the election will magically have someone come out with an allegation of sexual misconduct or abuse. An allegation is something difficult to defend against.( Deleted )
Of course they haven't withdrawn their accusations. To do so would show just how desperate democrats are to take down a President. I can assure you that if this one accusation is still going through the courts, the MSM will be covering every move of it breathlessly and especially if something negative comes of it.
BTW...for you too...Stormy has fallen off the "we hate Trump" msm train. Even they have figured out it is all a sham. Donald Trump will be President until January 2025..and you know it. Hence the desperation.
That's a pretty all encompassing statement...I don't believe it's true, but if it floats your boat go for it. Seems you need a boogie man to make your point. That's like saying that all righties are assholes...when only 75% could be.
Unless your the ''Great Karnac'' making definitive proclamations is best left to the soothsayers.
LOL, now that is funny. Did you smell, hear or see the desperation...I suggest that you see a doctor ASAP...projection is a horrible disease.
Well if Stormy was a con why was $130,000 paid to her...Now that seems a bit strange don't ya think.
Take a look around you, Kavika. Pay attention to what is going on in this country. There is desperation by the democratic party to be relevant, and their only hope is to attack the President, his cabinet and his supporters, in any way, shape or form. To the far left liberal wing of the democratic party, they don't care who they take down. They don't care if accusations are true or not, as long as their goal is met, and that is to take down our President. There is a far left wing poster on her that incessantly seeds accusatory, anti Trump seeds day after day. I have challenged that poster to follow up with a seed of proof from any of their seeds, and to this day, zero proof has been offered.
Many of the polices liberals are protesting today were put into effect by Clinton or Obama. The immigration hoopla was signed by Clinton in 96 and the, quickly off the radar, bs that immigrants are being thrown out the military was a policy instituted by Obama in 2013. Where were your protests then? Why now?
Liberals keep saying that Hillary is a has been and that we need to stop bringing her up. Someone needs to tell her that. She gets in front of a camera and puts the spotlight on herself almost weekly. Is she your hope for 2020? Would democrats dare put her up again? Honestly, I hope so.
What about all of the predictions the left made during the campaign. Here are a few samples...
Trump would never make it to Christmas 2015
Trump won't make it to spring 2016
If Trump is the Republican nominee, a Republican will not sit in the Oval Office for generations
The EC will vote their conscious and put Hillary in office
The list goes on and on.
Please recognize the ideology of liberalism is a farce, and a failed on at that. Keep calling Trump supporters names, insulting them, assaulting them simply for the attire they wear, etc. Now, keep doing THAT WILL ensure a democrat will not see the oval office for generations.
Your sure making a lot of assumptions there bugsy.
As for posters and what they post, it's seems that you're blind to the conservative members that post the same shit day after day after day...
Most everything that your stated is your opinion and nothing more.....You see that's the problem, opinions don't mean shit and if people post facts it's called ''fake news''....
I was born when FDR was president and have lived through sides for decades. I've heard both sides say they will be in control forever and the reality is that it doesn't happen that way.
Well, I hate to say this, but I do respect my elders and understand you will never change your ways.
I think for that reason we should leave it at that.
Have a good night.
Judge: Trump can be deposed in Summer Zervos lawsuit
06/05/2018 11:08 AM EDT
A judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can be deposed in a defamation lawsuit brought last year by Summer Zervos, a former contestant on "The Apprentice” who says Trump kissed and groped her after she appeared on the show.
Always remember bugsy, Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.
Life experience will always have the top hand.
Have a good night young'en.
Probably the same reason (s) that it took for Nassar, Sandusky/Paterno years to come out...
A most excellent answer.