An outstanding lawsuit regarding a sexual abuse scandal may make a prospective speakership position difficult for the recently Trump-endorsed representative.
One thing to watch for as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan pursues the Speakership:There is still an outstanding lawsuit filed against Ohio State University by a number of former varsity athletes – including wrestlers – stemming from a sexual abuse scandal which goes back decades. They are listed as 'John Does.' Ohio State previously argued that the statute of limitations had run out. But a federal court disagreed.
Jordan is not named in the suit as a defendant and has never been accused of alleged sexual abuse. But the plaintiffs intend to call all possible relevant Ohio State employees from the timeframe of the alleged abuse. That could help them determine potential culpability for allowing the abuse to continue after being made aware of it. The question is whether Jordan – as a possible Speaker of the House – could be called away for days if not longer for a deposition in the case.
One alleged victim alleges that Jordan was aware of inappropriate behavior exhibited in a shower by Strauss toward a wrestling referee. Legal documents appear to allege that Jordan dismissed the complaint by the referee.If Jordan is deposed, it is unsure who would pay the legal bills on Jordan’s behalf. One source suggested it might be the National Republican Congressional Committee . Jordan is not known for having a robust campaign war chest.
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