Apr 03 Watch 13:36 What controversy around Biden’s behavior says about shifting social norms The past behavior of former Vice President Joe Biden toward women has sparked conversation around the boundaries governing physical contact and consent. Biden has said that norms have evolved since he entered the public sphere. To discuss how that may… Continue watching
Feb 25 Lawyer enters not guilty plea for R. Kelly in sex abuse case By Don Babwin, Michael Tarm, Associated Press R&B star R. Kelly's attorney entered not guilty pleas on the singer's behalf Monday after Kelly was charged with sexually abusing four victims dating back to 1998, including three underage teenagers. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:18 Director Bryan Singer accused of sexual abuse, days after his film receives Oscar nod The Atlantic has published a report detailing multiple allegations of sexual abuse against director Bryan Singer, whose film “Bohemian Rhapsody” received an Oscar nomination for best picture just two days ago. Some victims accuse Singer of misconduct that occurred when… Continue watching
Dec 31 Veterans’ support for Trump strong, poll shows By Emily Swanson, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Nearly 6 in 10 military veterans voted for Republican candidates in the November midterm elections, and a similar majority had positive views of President Donald Trump's leadership. But women, the fastest growing demographic group in the military, are defying that… Continue reading
Dec 20 Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers to have his indictment thrown out. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 6:11 News Wrap: French police kill Strasbourg shooting suspect In our Thursday news wrap, French police have found and killed the man accused of opening fire at a Christmas market in Strasbourg. The search for the suspect ended as a third shooting victim died of injuries. Also, after surviving… Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch 7:54 Olympics executives’ ‘unconscionable’ decision to hide Nassar sex abuse More than 300 athletes have revealed that they were sexually abused by USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Though Nassar is now in jail, the fallout from his crimes continues, as details emerge proving that top Olympics executives knew of the… Continue watching
Dec 11 CBS shareholder meeting adjourns without discussing misconduct allegations against Les Moonves By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press CBS shareholders quickly elected 11 members of its revamped board on Tuesday before their annual meeting adjourned without discussion of an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Les Moonves. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:02 DeVos moves the pendulum on how colleges deal with sexual assault The Trump administration has announced new rules governing how colleges respond to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The changes broaden rights for those accused of misconduct and narrow the definition of sexual harassment. But will they discourage victims from… Continue watching
Nov 16 Dartmouth sued following professor misconduct allegations By Michael Casey, Associated Press Dartmouth College was sued Thursday for allegedly allowing three professors to create a culture in their department that encouraged drunken parties and subjected female students to harassment, groping and sexual assault. Continue reading