Jordan Hires 'Crisis' Firm In Sex Abuse Scandal

[DonViejo]

Eric Boehlert

July 10, 2018 4:30 am

Republican hothead and fierce Trump defender Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has officially shifted into crisis mode.

Jordan has been accused by seven former wrestlers at Ohio State University of turning a blind eye to widespread sexual abuse of student-athletes by team doctor, Richard Strauss, when he was a wrestling coach at the school.

On Monday, the conservative crisis management firm Shirley & Banister Public Affairs released a statement on Jordan’s behalf, in an effort to thwart the mounting scandal headlines.

The statement touted the claims of six former OSU coaches who insist they, along with Jordan, never heard about allegations regarding Strauss, and therefore never ignored troubling claims.

But at least one of the former coaches, Russ Hellickson, has previously gone on the record indicating he had deep concerns about Strauss’ behavior and that he had warned the doctor about being “too hands-on” with the students and that he made them uncomfortable by regularly showering with them.

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[Gothmog]

1. Jordan is worried

He should be

[Stuart G]

2. Hiring "Chrisis Firm" means he has decided to fight, and not resign..

Also, to stick with the lie, that he did not know..Just like Trump...and, he thinks he is going to get away with it...no matter what..

[asiliveandbreathe]

3. I am always questioning - why NO libel suit, in situations such as we have here..hey

Jordan, we know you will never admit you knew... - so you say you saw nothing? - You heard nothing? Where is the defamation suit Jordan..you going to let these students get away with this by using a PR firm? - Wouldn't a lawyer be a better use of YOUR money???? Come on man, sue 'em....oh, maybe that isn't such a good idea...you would have to appear in court..and give testimony, under oath!!!

POS!!!!!!

[Renew Deal]

4. He knew and he has chosen to lie his ass off.

[NewJeffCT]

5. If it's just locker room talk

why does he need a crisis management firm>

[VOX]

8. "Locker room talk" is legal code for "billable hours."

Or so it would seem these days. These nutcases will say anything “in the locker room” and lie at the speed of sound while doing so.

And yes, why does he need a damaged-professional-firm to cover his ass if he’s just...lockeroomtalking?

[uponit7771]

6. So at least there was one person in Jordans crew who admits knowing something

[VOX]

7. Jordan strikes me as one crazy S.O.B.

He seems coiled up all the time, ready to spring (or maybe break one). He also looks like death warmed over, so pasty-faced that he’s almost translucent.