George Clooney to produce doc on the abuse scandal of the state of Ohio

George Clooney Produces a documentary over the decades of sexual abuse in the sports department of Ohio State University, where Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) was once a co-coach of the wrestling team.

The series is based on October 2020 Sports illustrated Article of the writer Jon Wertheimof the detailed allegations for sexual abuse against the former sports doctor in Ohio explained Richard Strauss And as officials from the university did not react.

Wertheim's article claims that Jordan, who was the co -coach of Ohio State Wrestling Team from 1987 to 1995, played an important role in participating in the covering of the scandal.

The article contains an account of the former wrestler of Ohio State and UFC Fighter Mark ColemanHe claims that Jordan Strauss' abuse knowingly ignored.

The documents will investigate the allegations that the university ignored thousands of cases of sexual assault in the almost 20-year term of Strauss, including the claims that he subjected and raped athletes during physical examinations.

Strauss, who was never charged, committed suicide in 2005.

Former wrestler from Ohio State Mike Disabato CNN said in 2018: “I know that Jim knew what I called the different sexual atmosphere that we were exposed.”

Several other wrestlers of the state of Ohio have accused Jordan of suppressing an eye on alleged harassment by ostrich.

Jordan denied that he has ever been told about any kind of abuse “.

“This article contains the most widespread sexual abuse scandal in the history of American university education,” said Berertheim, the executive producer of the series. “It is a story about power, abuse, enabling and the hierarchy of College sports that had been hidden for far too long.”

Clooney and his producing partner Grant Heslov in a statement said: “We are very happy to work with 101 studios and Sports illustrated To bring this devastating and tragic story to light. “