Rep. Jordan returns to Washington as scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse at Ohio State intensifies

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Rep. Jim Jordan returns to Washington as scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse at Ohio State intensifies

By Elise Viebeck and Alice Crites
July 8 at 7:45 PM

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is under intense scrutiny over claims he knew about alleged sexual abuse three decades ago at Ohio State University. Now, the influential congressman and former wrestling coach will face new pressures as lawmakers return to Washington this week.

Jordan’s Fourth of July recess was consumed by controversy, as former Ohio State wrestlers claimed one by one that he knew or must have known about inappropriate behavior allegedly taking place in the athletic department between 1987 and 1995 when he worked as an assistant coach.

Jordan says he has no knowledge of any misconduct or abuse, but his denials and attempts to turn the controversy toward his accusers over the past week have failed to move the spotlight.

“It’s been the toughest week,” Jordan said Friday night on Fox News, three days after the first allegations surfaced. He said his nephew had died, on top of the wrestling controversy. “I mean, it’s just been tough for our family . . . there’s a lot of things that people have to go through, tough things, but it’s just been an emotional week.”

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1. It's been a tough week, has it Jim?

You still know where your own children are? One of your darkest secrets has been dragged out into the light of day? You still have your cushy, do-nothing job? Electricity on? Lots of food in the fridge? Not facing the terror of a new hurricane season while you haven't recovered at all from the last one?

Tell us your troubles, Jimmy. We're all ears.

[dalton99a]

2. Resign, asshole

[Guilded Lilly]

3. Tough truth...you did nothing. You blamed the victims. You are unfit to serve.

[OnDoutside]

4. I'd love someone to ask the following question on live TV,

"Representative Jim Jordan has denied allegations, even though a multitude of young abused men have come forward to say he is not telling the truth. We need an investigation to find out, what is Jim Jordan hiding ?"

[superpatriotman]

5. Put on a blazer and resign