Apr 06 Texas Rep. Farenthold resigns abruptly amid sexual harassment allegations By Matthew Daly and Will Weissert, Associated Press Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Mar 27 Former Weinstein assistant says she tried to stop him from abusing women 2 decades ago By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein's former assistant says she tried to stop him abusing women two decades ago, making him sign a legal agreement that required him to seek therapy and mend his ways. Continue reading
Mar 19 Former employee sues celebrity chef Mike Isabella, claiming sexual harassment By Associated Press Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages from Mike Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows "Top Chef" and "Top Chef: All-Stars," and has about a dozen restaurants in the… Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 3:56 Letter to Congress sheds light on misconduct allegations that led to U.S. Forest Service chief’s resignation By PBS News Hour The chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tony Tooke, stepped down this week following a NewsHour investigation into allegations of a culture of sexual misconduct and retaliation within that agency, as well as questions about his own behavior. William Brangham… Continue watching
Mar 08 WATCH: 3 women recount years of harassment in the forest service By Lorna Baldwin Firefighters Darla Bush, Jonel Wagoner and Darlene Hall filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2014, claiming sexual harassment of and retaliation against women in the Forest Service in California. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 6:43 How Olympic snowboarder Shaun White became a part of the #MeToo conversation By PBS News Hour Shaun White's death-defying, near-perfect jumps in the halfpipe snowboard competition secured him a place in history as the first American male to win gold at three Winter Olympic Games. But the celebration was short-lived, as a reporter asked the athlete… Continue watching
Jan 26 Dozens of women accuse hotel magnate Steve Wynn of sexual misconduct, Wall Street Journal reports By Hannah Grabenstein, Courtney Norris, Kamaria Roberts The Journal reached out to 150 people who have worked with Wynn, the owner of Wynn Resorts. Dozens reported sexual misconduct. Some claimed sexual assault. Continue reading
Jan 26 House committee begins investigation of sexual abuse in sports after Nassar scandal By Associated Press The House committee’s letter to USA Gymnastics says the Nassar allegations “raise serious concerns about your organization’s ability to oversee your sport and protect your athletes from abuse and mistreatment.”… Continue reading
Jan 26 Opinion: What parents can do to protect their kids from a Larry Nassar By Wendy Thomas Russell It's not what you think. Continue reading
Jan 18 House unveils bill to change how sexual harassment claims are handled in Congress By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The bill comes after months of discussion among both Republican and Democrat lawmakers about how to create more transparency as the #MeToo movement continues to roil the political sphere. Continue reading