Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s… By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Nation Jun 16 Diddy juror axed for lack of candor about residency. Defense says the move hurts jury's diversity A judge has dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs after concluding that his conflicting answers about where he lives might indicate he had an agenda or wanted to stay on the jury for a… By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Nation Jun 09 Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says she cried for three days after reading Cassie's lawsuit Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent ex-girlfriend told Combs that she cried for three days after reading R&B artist Casandra “Cassie” Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against the music mogul, a case that described hundreds of drug-laced marathon sex sessions with Combs and other… By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Politics Mar 24 147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017. By Isabella Volmert, David A. Lieb, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America
Jan 30 FBI sees sharp spike of sexual misconduct claims in its ranks as agency works to eliminate longstanding problem By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by the bureau's leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 7:20 Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Confirmation hearings for several President-elect Trump’s nominations will begin this week. Pete Hegseth, the pick to lead the Defense Department, will face questions about a number of misconduct allegations that have surfaced against the former Fox News host. White House… Continue watching
Dec 23 4 key findings from the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct allegations By Lisa Mascaro, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has insisted he never had sex with a minor. Continue reading
Dec 23 Read the full Matt Gaetz House Ethics report alleging he paid for sex with minor, used illicit drugs as Congress member The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. Continue reading
Oct 01 120 people have accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconduct, attorney says By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee described the victims as 60 males and 60 females, and that 25 were minors at the time of the alleged misconduct. Continue reading