Sexual Misconduct

‘We mean it’: FBI takes on sexual misconduct in its ranks

By Jim Mustian, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

FBI is starting a 24/7 tip line, doing more to help accusers and taking a tougher stand against agents found to have committed misconduct.

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

The investigation into Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger began in March. A young staffer reported he raped her in his apartment after the two had dinner at a Boise restaurant. Von Ehlinger has denied all wrongdoing and maintains he had consensual…

Gov. Cuomo groping allegation reported to police

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Several other women who worked for the governor in Albany or during his time in former President Bill Clinton’s Cabinet, and one who met him briefly at a wedding, have also accused Cuomo of inappropriate conduct.

Deal reached in suit alleging James Franco sexual misconduct

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that alleged James Franco intimidated students at an acting and film school he founded into exploitative sexual situations.

FBI won’t ‘sidestep’ sexual misconduct claims, director says

By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

FBI Director Christopher Wray is seeking to reassure agents that the bureau won't tolerate sexual misconduct in the workplace, promising more resources and full investigations into claims brought against FBI officials.

French women’s rights groups protest Macron’s minister appointments

By Associated Press

Women's rights groups are protesting French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of an interior minister who has been accused of rape and a justice minister who has criticized the #MeToo movement.

California sues over sexual misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ show set

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing is suing CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show’s cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.

How Weinstein’s conviction could influence other sex crime prosecutions

By Maryclaire Dale, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

If any case seemed to encapsulate the #MeToo reckoning with sexual misconduct, gender dynamics and power as a form of coercion, it was Weinstein's.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press

Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women and could be sent to prison for decades.

Bloomberg struggles to respond to politics of #MeToo era

By Alexandra Jaffe, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

Mike Bloomberg campaigned Thursday in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he showed no sign of changing his approach, bemoaning the division on display during the debate and reinforcing his central point that he's best positioned to beat Trump.