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Biden signs law curbing nondisclosure agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking out

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has signed legislation curbing the use of confidentiality agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking publicly about misconduct in the workplace.

Jury concludes Kevin Spacey didn't molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A jury has concluded that Kevin Spacey didn't molest fellow actor Anthony Rapp in the 1980s. The 2017 claims by Rapp and others brought an abrupt halt to two-time Academy Award winner Spacey's career.

#MeToo leaders take stock of the movement 5 years later

By Jocelyn Noveck, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

The Associated Press went back to Weinstein accuser Louisette Geiss, Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand, and “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke about how their lives have changed, how hopeful they feel and the challenges ahead.

California Gov. Newsom's wife among accusers at Harvey Weinstein trial

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and actor who is married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is among the accusers of Harvey Weinstein who will testify at his rape and sexual assault trial that began Monday.

Advocates fear Depp-Heard trial will have a chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Some advocates and experts fear that the verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case will have a chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims.

Defamation trial for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard raises concerns about domestic violence

A Virginia jury Wednesday ordered Amber Heard to pay her ex-husband Johnny Depp $15 million in damages in a defamation case. Depp was also ordered to pay Heard $2 million in damages. Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation in 2019…

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Accuser testifies during first day of Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

A woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie has testified in the celebrity chef’s sexual misconduct trial in Boston.

Chris Noth out at CBS show amid sex assault claims

By News Desk

Chris Noth will no longer be part of the CBS series "The Equalizer" in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the actor.

Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault allegation against top Chinese official

By Associated Press

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex.

Attorney: CNN told of harassment claims before Cuomo firing

By Associated Press

Attorney Debra Katz said Sunday her client was the victim of “serious sexual misconduct” by Cuomo and that she had contacted CNN about the woman’s allegations on Wednesday.