Colleen Marshall discusses 'Surviving Ohio State' documentary, Richard Strauss scandal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new HBO documentary premieres on Tuesday night about Dr. Richard Strauss and his sexual abuse of young male athletes at Ohio State University that spanned decades.

NBC4’s Colleen Marshall was interviewed for the documentary after reporting on the scandal for many years, dating back to 2018. Many of those appearing in the documentary, titled "Surviving Ohio State," were part of NBC4’s reporting on the scandal.

Marshall attended the premiere last week in New York City.

Marshall discusses the documentary and her reporting in the player above, and at 7:30 p.m. on the NBC4 streaming app for Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV. Learn more here.

The survivors of Strauss kept quiet for decades, internalizing their trauma, but back in 2018, they started talking.

Hundreds of the survivors of the 20-year-long string of sexual assaults by the Ohio State team doctor still have cases against the university pending in federal court.

In a statement, an Ohio State University spokesperson said:

Ohio State led the effort to investigate and expose Richard Strauss, and we express our deep regret and apologies to all who experienced Strauss’ abuse. The university is forever grateful to the survivors who participated in the independent investigation, which could not have been completed without their strength and courage. Since 2018, we have reached settlement agreements with more than half of the plaintiffs, 296 survivors, for more than $60 million. All male students who filed lawsuits have been offered the opportunity to settle. In addition, the university continues to cover the cost of professionally certified counseling services and other medical treatment, including reimbursement for counseling and treatment received in the past.

Ohio State was not involved in the production of this film.