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
Apr 03 Watch 13:36 What controversy around Biden's behavior says about shifting social norms The past behavior of former Vice President Joe Biden toward women has sparked conversation around the boundaries governing physical contact and consent. Biden has said that norms have evolved since he entered the public sphere. To discuss how that may… Continue watching
Apr 03 Biden vows to be more mindful of 'respecting personal space' By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press These are the former vice president's first public remarks since former Nevada politician Lucy Flores wrote in New York Magazine on Friday that Biden approached her from behind and kissed the back of her head in 2014. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 8:08 How NIH plans to fight the sexual harassment that could drive women away from science A milestone report on sexual harassment in science has identified pervasive problems and policy shortcomings at the field's highest levels. In response, NIH apologized for not addressing more quickly “the climate and culture that has caused such harm.” William Brangham… Continue watching
Mar 06 R. Kelly breaks silence, denies sexual abuse charges By Associated Press On "CBS This Morning," Kelly said he's being "assassinated" and denied sexually abusing women. Continue reading
Feb 26 Regulators fine Wynn Resorts $20 million over sexual misconduct allegations By Ken Ritter, Associated Press The record fine was levied against the company for failing to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against casino mogul Steve Wynn before he resigned a year ago. Continue reading
Feb 25 Lawyer enters not guilty plea for R. Kelly in sex abuse case By Don Babwin, Michael Tarm, Associated Press R&B star R. Kelly's attorney entered not guilty pleas on the singer's behalf Monday after Kelly was charged with sexually abusing four victims dating back to 1998, including three underage teenagers. Continue reading
Feb 24 R. Kelly still jailed in lieu of bond payment By Michael Tarm, Associated Press R. Kelly, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, remained jailed in Chicago on Sunday in lieu of a $100,000 bond payment that would allow him to go free pending his sex abuse trial. Continue reading
Feb 23 R. Kelly ordered jailed on $1M bond at Chicago hearing By Michael Tarm, Associated Press R. Kelly was ordered jailed on $1 million bond Saturday at his first court hearing since the R&B star was charged with sexually abusing four people, including three minors, in a case that seemed likely to produce another #MeToo trial… Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Video of R. Kelly shows 14-year-old girl, Avenatti says By Associated Press Attorney Michael Avenatti says a 14-year-old girl seen with R. Kelly on a video Avenatti turned over to prosecutors is among four victims in a newly released indictment charging the singer with aggravated sexual abuse. Continue reading