Politics Mar 24 147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 By Isabella Volmert, David A. Lieb, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America
Nation Dec 11 U.S. Biathlon leaders ignored reports of sexual harassment and abuse for decades, female athletes say While the men climbed the sport's ranks, these women say they were forced to end their careers early. The women and others describe a culture of misogyny and say they faced retaliation for speaking up. By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Nation Sep 30 FBI to pay $22 million to women who alleged sexual discrimination at training academy WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast… By Jim Mustian, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 The Secret Service is investigating a report that an agent groped a Harris staff member A U.S. Secret Service agent has been accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Vice President Kamala Harris' official staff during a trip last week, according to three people familiar with the matter. By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Nation Jul 18 Migrant children suffered ‘severe’ sexual abuse under housing provider’s care, DOJ says Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children, has engaged in “severe, pervasive" sexual abuse and harassment of children in its care over the past eight years, the Justice Department alleges. By Paul Weber, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press
Apr 19 Watch 6:19 New Title IX rules add protections against harassment, assault and LGBTQ+ discrimination By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The Biden administration put out new Title IX rules that will increase protections for LGBTQ+ students and change how schools handle cases of campus sexual assault. It reverses several moves made by the Trump administration. William Brangham discussed the changes… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 7:44 ‘Quiet on Set’ directors on exposing abusive behavior behind the scenes of Nickelodeon By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Gabrielle Hays Nickelodeon helped shape pop culture for decades. But a docuseries is exposing the toxic culture behind some of the iconic children’s shows of the 90s and 2000s. As young viewers flocked to the channel for beloved programs, sexual abuse and… Continue watching
Jan 19 Andrew Cuomo sues attorney general for records in sexual harassment probe that led to his downfall By Associated Press Cuomo filed the case against James in New York state court on Thursday, arguing he needs the witness statements in full to defend himself against two sexual harassment lawsuits linked to the investigation. Continue reading
Dec 08 House committee report says Commanders owner created a ‘toxic work culture’ By Associated Press The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says that the Washington Commanders created a "toxic work culture" for more than two decades and downplayed sexual misconduct by men at the top levels of the organization. Continue reading
Dec 07 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. Continue reading