During sworn testimony related to the ongoing lawsuits against Ohio State University, Andy Geiger expressed his belief that Rep. Jim Jordan was probably aware of the allegations against Richard Strauss, an OSU physician accused of sexually abusing hundreds of male students. Geiger's comments were part of thousands of pages of court documents unsealed in the Southern District of Ohio.

Geiger, who served as athletic director from 1994 to 2005, pointed out that complaints about Strauss were rampant among the athletes, particularly regarding inappropriate behavior in the team’s shower facilities. In his deposition, he conveyed skepticism about Jordan's claims of ignorance, saying, "For somebody who was part of the program, it doesn’t seem credible to me that Jordan was unaware that Strauss allegedly preyed on male athletes."

The ongoing litigation involves over 200 former Ohio State students, many of whom allege that Strauss abused them under the guise of medical examinations during his tenure from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. The lawsuit seeks accountability for what they claim was a long-standing culture of silence and inaction on the part of university officials.

Jordan, who was an assistant wrestling coach at the time of the alleged abuse, has consistently denied having any knowledge of the misconduct. A spokesperson for Jordan reiterated that he never saw or heard of any abuse and would have acted if he had known.

Testimonies from other former OSU officials indicate that there were several discussions regarding Strauss's behavior, raising questions about the administration's response to complaints. Investigations conducted by Perkins Coie revealed that at least 177 students suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Strauss, who died by suicide in 2005.

Ohio State University has faced scrutiny and legal challenges since 2018 when allegations against Strauss came to light. The university has settled with numerous survivors for over $61 million but continues to face several active lawsuits.

Geiger's testimony and the insights from other former officials may prove pivotal in ongoing discussions regarding liability and accountability in the case against Ohio State, as the community grapples with the legacy of abuse and the failure to protect students.