Jul 12 R. Kelly arrested again on federal sex charges By Associated Press A federal grand jury indictment lists 13 counts against Kelly, including sex crimes and obstruction of justice. Continue reading
Jul 08 Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him asserts Fifth Amendment right By Associated Press The man's refusal to testify caused the judge to question the viability of the case against the two-time Oscar winner. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Financier Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking of minors The 66-year-old hedge fund manager who once hobnobbed with some of the world's most powerful people was charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy and could get up to 45 years in prison. Continue reading
Jul 03 Reports of unwanted sexual contact up at Coast Guard Academy By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Almost half of female cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy said they were sexually harassed, and about one in eight women reported experiencing unwanted sexual contact, according to a Pentagon survey released Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 10:06 Abused nuns reveal stories of rape, forced abortions By Christopher Livesay Another scandal is engulfing the Catholic Church. At a time when the Vatican has taken its most concrete steps to address a long ordeal with sex abuse and coverups, a growing chorus of nuns is speaking out about the suffering… Continue watching
Jun 03 Kevin Spacey makes surprise court appearance in groping case By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Spacey appeared at a Massachusetts courthouse where his attorney asked for a swift trial in the groping case against the actor. Continue reading
May 24 Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Celebrity chef Mario Batali, whose career crumbled amid several sexual misconduct accusations, pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 3:47 How this survivor is fighting sexual assault in Navajo Nation Sexual assault and abuse are issues of national and global reach and prominence. Among Navajo populations, the problem is even more prevalent. As one of the few female delegates on the Navajo council, Amber Kanazbah Crotty is leading a campaign… Continue watching
Apr 15 AP exclusive: UN whistleblower targeted in misconduct probe By Maria Cheng, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A year after claims of sexual assault and harassment rocked the U.N. agency that fights HIV, UNAIDS looked like it might be on the mend. But the upheaval is not over. Continue reading
Apr 05 Court filings show Bill Cosby agreed to settle 7 defamation cases By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press It's not yet clear whether Cosby will now drop his counterclaims against the seven women, including one who recently died. They are among the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. He has denied their allegations and… Continue reading