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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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Sep 05

Inspector general reviewing FBI’s handling of Nassar sexual abuse allegations

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians, contacted the FBI about allegations made against Nassar in 2015 but agents failed to address the complaints.

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Aug 30

In Larry Nassar sex-assault case, NCAA exonerates Michigan State

By Associated Press

The NCAA has cleared Michigan State University of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal, the school announced Thursday.

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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.

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Jul 22

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While in ICE custody, thousands of migrants reported sexual abuse

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As migrant children wait in U.S. immigration detention centers to reunite with their families, public records reveal that in the past decade, thousands of people have reported sexual abuse while in a similar type of immigration custody. Emily Kassie, an…

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