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Ohio State University faces lawsuits over athlete sex abuse

More than 100 former Ohio State University students have alleged abuse by a former team doctor and professor, Richard Strauss. The investigation began in April with former members of the men's wrestling team coming forward. Since then, athletes from 14 varsity sports have made similar allegations, dating between the mid-'70s and '90s. Amna Nawaz talks with Jennifer Smola of the Columbus Dispatch.