Oct 14 #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. Continue reading
Jul 07 Ex-‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors By Associated Press A federal judge has sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at… Continue reading
Apr 14 Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit By Associated Press A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard. Continue reading
Mar 17 Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is open to running again after resignation By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dangling the possibility he may run for his former job just six months after he resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: President Biden signs Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault Act By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday gave victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings. Continue reading
Dec 05 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. Continue reading
Nov 29 Transcripts reveal Chris Cuomo’s off-air role as brother’s strategist By Michael R. Sisak, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Chris Cuomo told investigators he spoke regularly with his brother, exchanged text messages with his top advisers and was looped in on emails in February in March as they formulated a response to allegations from multiple women. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 5:24 What we know about tennis star Peng Shuai and China’s censorship of the #MeToo movement By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran One of China’s biggest sports stars, tennis champion Peng Shuai, appeared to publicly accuse a former top government official of sexual assault. As Stephanie Sy explains, there are now new questions about what happened, and the broader issue of the… Continue watching
Sep 21 Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegations By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Shares have dropped 20 percent in two months as legal woes build over an alleged culture of discrimination against women and minorities at the maker of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 7:57 Did Cuomo’s ouster show the #MeToo movement was co-opted? Two experts weigh in Firings and resignations among leaders of women's movement caught in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's orbit raises questions about the progress of the #MeToo movement, nearly four years since the hashtag went viral in 2017. Judy Woodruff discusses with Dani… Continue watching