Andy Geiger’s Deposition in Ohio State Abuse Case Leaked
Columbus, Ohio – Former Ohio State University Athletic Director Andy Geiger was officially deposed on July 16, 2025, in connection to an ongoing federal lawsuit involving sexual abuse allegations against former team doctor, Dr. Richard Strauss.
Geiger, who led the university’s athletics department from 1994 to 2005, gave his testimony in Washington, D.C., where he currently resides. This deposition marks a significant development in a long-running legal battle filed by former student-athletes who allege sexual misconduct by Strauss during his time at Ohio State.
According to legal filings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Geiger was jointly questioned by plaintiffs from five separate lawsuits. The hearing was held with some attorneys present via Zoom, while participating clients viewed the proceedings remotely from their attorneys’ offices.
A breach of confidentiality occurred when one client shared details of Geiger’s deposition with another, leading both to relay information to NBC4 Columbus. NBC4 later reported, citing anonymous sources, that U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan a former assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State was also scheduled to be deposed on July 18. Jordan has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Strauss’ misconduct.
Dr. Richard Strauss was employed at Ohio State starting in 1978 and served as both a medical faculty member and team physician. Investigations revealed that university officials had received complaints as early as 1979, but the abuse continued unchecked for decades. Strauss allegedly performed unnecessary genital and rectal exams under false pretenses.
A 2019 independent report concluded that Strauss abused at least 177 students. He died by suicide in 2005, long before the scandal surfaced publicly. Survivors have since accused Ohio State of attempting to conceal the extent of the abuse and failing to adequately compensate victims, as highlighted in the documentary Surviving Ohio State.
Following the leak, attorneys involved in the current proceedings apologized to the court and issued new protocols. Moving forward, clients can only attend depositions in person and must sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent further breaches.
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