By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Rep. Jim Jordan is scheduled to be deposed regarding allegations that he failed to protect wrestlers he coached at Ohio State University from sexual abuse by team doctor Richard Strauss. Jordan, who has denied any knowledge of the abuse, will be questioned under oath for the first time by lawyers representing former OSU students suing the university. The deposition comes amid lawsuits that allege Jordan was aware of the abuse. This deposition is a part of the ongoing legal proceedings against OSU, which has faced allegations of covering up Strauss’s misconduct for years.
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Rep. Jim Jordan faces deposition about OSU sex abuse scandal, and it’s hard not to feel a certain… expectation, given the history. The news certainly seems to have sparked a wave of responses, and the reactions are far from positive. The details surrounding this investigation have been swirling for a while, and the fact that a deposition is happening now feels like a significant development.
It’s worth remembering that this isn’t the first time allegations of this nature have surfaced involving prominent figures in the Republican party. The comments are filled with mentions of other related scandals, making it clear that this situation isn’t seen in isolation. The comparison to figures like Dennis Hastert, who was Speaker of the House while accused of similar crimes, speaks volumes about the potential gravity of these allegations. The fact that these are “Republican Family Values” according to one commenter shows how it can become a political liability for the party.
The core of the matter is that Jim Jordan is facing scrutiny over his alleged knowledge of, and potential inaction regarding, the sexual abuse of student athletes at Ohio State University. The comments are pretty clear about the view that he was aware of the abuse, and did nothing to stop it, and that’s a serious accusation. There is a certain tone of exasperation and disbelief in the comments, expressing a feeling that the GOP is involved in many similar scandals.
The expectation isn’t that this deposition will provide any surprising revelations but that it will follow the pattern that the GOP has shown: a lot of denial, “I don’t recall” answers, and possibly even a plea to conspiracy theories, or even an attempt at a temper tantrum. It sounds like Jim Jordan is going to use his signature move: claim ignorance and the lack of recollection.
The comments emphasize the long-term nature of the accusations, with some pointing out that it has been decades, which makes it harder to believe Jordan’s claim of ignorance. It’s easy to see why there’s so much cynicism surrounding this whole thing.
One particularly poignant point that comes up is the impact of the documentary “Surviving Ohio State.” It’s suggested that the public awareness and pressure brought about by this documentary may have finally pushed the issue to the point where some action had to be taken. This highlights the importance of public pressure and the power of investigative journalism in these types of cases.
The focus on the victims is also really important. The fact that athletes sought help from Jordan and allegedly received none is a recurring theme. The demand for justice for these victims is palpable in the comments, and it underlines the human cost of these allegations.
The discussion includes the belief that Jordan would likely get away with it, given the current political climate and the lack of public access to the deposition. It’s a pretty bleak outlook, but it reflects a wider frustration and feeling of helplessness surrounding political accountability.
It is clear that the users feel that this is the latest in a long line of scandals involving the Republican party and those in power. They seem to express an understandable cynicism regarding the potential outcome. The hope, or at least the expression of hope, is for accountability, but the prevailing sentiment appears to be one of expectation and disillusionment.