Aug 26 States split in taking action to combat sexual misconduct By David A. Lieb, Associated Press About half of all state legislative chambers have followed through with at least some sort of change to their sexual harassment policies. Continue reading
Aug 05 ’60 Minutes’ exec named in misconduct article delays return By Mae Anderson, Associated Press The executive producer of the CBS news show "60 Minutes" is delaying his return from vacation until an investigation into sexual misconduct claims at the network wraps up. Continue reading
Aug 02 Female candidates are talking more about sexual misconduct. Will voters care? By Gretchen Frazee The issue of sexual harassment and assault doesn’t seem to be a priority for many voters, despite the urgency of the #MeToo movement and focus on the sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:27 CBS CEO Les Moonves accused of sexual misconduct amid ‘culture of impunity’ The New Yorker is reporting that CBS CEO Leslie Moonves allegedly kissed and touched women against their will, and threatened to retaliate against women who wanted to report the behavior. The article also alleges misconduct at CBS News and 60… Continue watching
Jul 24 Board recommends Bill Cosby be classified as a sexually violent predator By Associated Press The 81-year-old was convicted April 26 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault related to accusations he had drugged and assaulted Andrea Constand at his home in 2004. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Continue reading
Jul 22 In a move to empower victims of sexual harassment, Vermont law takes aim at common legal practice By Molly Enking Vermont is the first state to outlaw "do not darken my door" clauses, which bar employees who settle discrimination cases from ever working for their employer again. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 5:56 Ohio State University faces lawsuits over who knew about athlete sex abuse More than 100 former Ohio State University students have alleged abuse by a former team doctor and professor, Richard Strauss. The investigation began in April with former members of the men's wrestling team coming forward. Since then, athletes from 14… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 8:00 Some schools are rethinking sex ed with lessons on consent By Lisa Stark, Education Week The changing culture around sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement has some states and school districts rethinking their sex ed curriculum to include healthy relationships, preventing violence and ensuring consent. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week visits a Washington,… Continue watching
Jul 09 Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charges By Associated Press Harvey Weinstein, who was previously indicted on charges involving two women, was released on bail on Monday while fighting sex crime accusations that now include a third woman. Continue reading
Jul 02 Harvey Weinstein accused of forcible sex act by a 3rd woman By Associated Press Harvey Weinstein was accused of a forcible sex act by a third woman in an updated indictment, Manhattan's district attorney said Monday. Continue reading