George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures, Sports Illustrated Studios and 101 Studios are teaming up to produce a documentary series based on Jon Wertheim's SI
George Clooney to executive produce Ohio State abuse scandal docu-series ANI | Updated: Feb 23, 2021 20:47 IST
Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): American actor George Clooney and Grant Heslov s Smokehouse Pictures are partnering with Sports Illustrated Studios to produce a docu-series about sports journalist Jon Wertheim s cover story. The series will detail the decades-long abuse scandal in the athletic department at Ohio State University.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wertheim broke the in-depth expose Why Aren t More People Talking About the Ohio State Sex Abuse Scandal? for Sports Illustrated on October 5, 2020, which revealed the list of over 350 alleged allegations against former Ohio State sports doctor Richard Strauss.
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George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sports Illustrated Studios are producing a documentary series about the alleged abuse that took place at Ohio State University (OSU) by sports doctor Richard Strauss. Rep. Jim Jordan is accused of covering it up.
George Clooney Producing Ohio State Abuse Scandal Docuseries
February 23, 2021
Sports Illustrated Studios and Smokehouse Pictures are producing a docuseries based on Wertheim’s cover story detailing the alleged abuse that took place at Ohio State University (OSU). Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer Jon Wertheim broke the story on the October 5, 2020 digital cover: “Why Aren’t More People Talking About the Ohio State Sex Abuse Scandal?” The expose revealed the extent of Ohio State’s sports doctor Richard Strauss’ alleged sexual assaults and manipulation of over 350 (reported) student-athletes.
George Clooney and Grant Heslov from Smokehouse Pictures said in a joint statement, “We’re very pleased to partner with 101 Studios and Sports Illustrated in bringing this devastating and tragic story to light.”