Dec 27 Watch 12:44 2018 was a year of support and setbacks for #MeToo movement Over the last year, so much attention has been captivated by the #MeToo movement and its consequences -- a cultural shift led by survivors telling their stories of sexual harassment and assault. Amna Nawaz sits down with Katherine Kendall, Lili… Continue watching
Dec 27 Court records detail Kevin Spacey’s encounter with teenager in 2016 By Associated Press The case came to light in November 2017 when former Boston news anchor Heather Unruh announced that Spacey had groped her son. Continue reading
Dec 24 Kevin Spacey will face charge of groping a Massachusetts teen By Mark Pratt, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Spacey is due in court Jan. 7 on the resort island of Nantucket to be arraigned on a charge of indecent assault and battery, Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said in a statement Monday. Spacey could get up… Continue reading
Dec 20 Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers to have his indictment thrown out. Continue reading
Dec 17 Accused of misconduct, former CEO Moonves won’t get severance from CBS By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press A statement from the board cited Les Moonves' "willful and material misfeasance, violation of company policies and breach of his contract, as well as his willful failure to cooperate fully with the company's investigation."… Continue reading
Dec 13 Senate passes overhaul of sexual harassment claim process in Congress By Associated Press The bill holds lawmakers, including those who leave office, financially liable for settlements resulting from harassment and retaliation. Continue reading
Dec 12 Agreement reached on anti-sexual harassment bill for Congress By Associated Press The push for the legislation took on new urgency in the past year, as more than a half-dozen lawmakers resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Dec 11 CBS shareholder meeting adjourns without discussing misconduct allegations against Les Moonves By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press CBS shareholders quickly elected 11 members of its revamped board on Tuesday before their annual meeting adjourned without discussion of an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Les Moonves. Continue reading
Dec 05 Former CBS chief Moonves allegedly destroyed evidence and misled investigators, report says By Associated Press A report by CBS lawyers outlines more allegations of sexual misconduct by longtime chief Les Moonves, The New York Times reported. It says investigators had received "multiple reports" about a network employee who was "on call" to perform oral sex… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:02 DeVos moves the pendulum on how colleges deal with sexual assault The Trump administration has announced new rules governing how colleges respond to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The changes broaden rights for those accused of misconduct and narrow the definition of sexual harassment. But will they discourage victims from… Continue watching