Columbus leaders say they were abused by OSU's Dr. Strauss

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COLUMBUS — Another Central Ohio public safety leader has come forward to say he was molested by former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss.

Tim Becker is Gahanna’s public safety director and a former deputy chief of the Columbus Police Department. Becker explained former Columbus Fire Chief Jeff Happ’s decision to publicly share his abuse helped encourage him to do so as well.

Gahanna Public Safety Director and former Columbus Police Deputy Chief Tim Becker speaks at a recent event where he spoke about abuse he says he received at the hands of former Ohio State University athletics doctor Richard Strauss. (Photo/Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal)

“As a police leader, I often stood in front of cameras and urged crime victims and witnesses to come forward and share their stories,” Becker said. “I hope my example today inspires others.”