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Sep 24

Bill Cosby arrives for start of sentencing in sex assault case

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

Bill Cosby arrived at a suburban Philadelphia courthouse Monday for the start of a sentencing hearing that will determine how the 81-year-old comedian will be punished for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman more than 14 years ago.

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Sep 22

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Sexual assault survivors share stories with #WhyIDidntReport

By PBS NewsHour

After Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, President Trump tweeted to ask for official filings. This sparked a movement on Twitter in which women shared stories of why they…

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Sep 21

Grassley extends deadline for Kavanaugh accuser to decide on testimony

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Attorney Debra Katz calls Friday's deadline for a response "arbitrary." She says "its sole purpose is to bully" Christine Blasey Ford.

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Sep 21

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‘I felt that it was my fault’: A rape survivor shares her story of speaking out

The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh have compelled people to share their own experiences with sexual assault and why they didn't come forward. When Chessy Prout was a freshman in high school, she was raped by a classmate. She spoke to…

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Sep 21

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Sexual assault ‘myths and misinformation’ could muddy Kavanaugh hearing, psychologist warns

President Trump’s tweet challenging Christine Blasey Ford’s claims because she didn’t report it when it happened set off alarms for survivors and advocates. In fact, most victims never report the sexual assault to law enforcement, says clinical psychologist Veronique Valliere.

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Sep 21

Kavanaugh’s accuser says she would testify under right terms

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Christine Blasey Ford's preference is to testify next Thursday, and she doesn't want Kavanaugh in the same room, her attorney told Judiciary Committee staff in a 30-minute call that also touched on security concerns and others issues, according to a…

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Sep 20

In Kavanaugh debate, ‘boys will be boys’ is an unscientific excuse for assault

By Nsikan Akpan

Scientists debunk four myths about teenage brains, sexual aggression and what we remember about assault.

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Sep 18

WATCH: Trump says he feels ‘terribly’ for Kavanaugh amid sexual misconduct allegation

By Associated Press

Trump praised Kavanaugh at a news conference, saying he was "at a level that we rarely see," but said he supported a review process in the Senate.

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Sep 18

World’s largest scientific society adopts policy against harassment. Will it work?

By Jamie Leventhal

In response to a #TimesUp movement, the American Association for the Advancement of Science passed measures on Saturday to tackle harassment.

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Sep 17

WATCH: Trump says ‘a little delay’ may be needed on Kavanaugh vote amid sexual assault allegations

By Associated Press

Trump says he wants a "full process" to investigate sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the president predicts the nomination is "on track. I think he's very much on track."…

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