Jun 23 Biden administration proposed new Title IX protections for campus sexual assault By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Biden administration has proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules. The goal is to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges' responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Jun 08 U.K. to charge Harvey Weinstein with indecent assault By Associated Press British prosecutors say they have authorized police to charge former film producer Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996. Continue reading
May 26 British prosecutors said they authorized police to charge actor Kevin Spacey with 4 counts of sexual assault By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The alleged incidents took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and one in western England in April 2013. The alleged victims are now in their 30s and 40s. Continue reading
May 10 Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct allegations By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been cleared of sexual misconduct following a criminal trial in Boston. Continue reading
May 09 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. Continue reading
Feb 23 Senators demand Attorney General Garland reform Bureau of Prisons after AP investigation By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland take immediate action to reform the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: Senators speak after vote to end forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases By Associated Press The Senate has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: House Armed Services committee hearing on sexual assault in the National Guard By News Desk The House of Representatives Armed Services committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on sexual assault and harassment in the National Guard. Continue reading
Dec 20 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. Continue reading
Nov 23 U.N. report: West Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Trapped in conflicts, the children of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world and also have the highest number of victims of sexual violence, says a report released Tuesday by the United Nations… Continue reading