Sep 07 Students accused of sexual misconduct get legal boost from federal court By Ed White, Associated Press The University of Michigan violated the rights of a male student by refusing to allow him or a representative to question witnesses in an alleged incident of sexual misconduct at a "Risky Business"-themed fraternity party, the court said. Continue reading
Sep 04 Kerry Perry resigns as president of USA Gymnastics amid fallout from Nassar scandal By Will Graves, Associated Press Perry repeatedly came under scrutiny by athletes who felt she was mishandling the fallout from the tumult surrounding disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. Continue reading
Jul 30 Former FEMA head of personnel accused of sexual misconduct By Colleen Long, Associated Press "Anyone who disagrees with this zero tolerance approach will not be welcome at FEMA," said current FEMA administrator Brock Long. Continue reading
Jun 20 Retired archbishop removed from public ministry after abuse allegation By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The retired Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., has been removed from public ministry and faces further punishment over a "credible" allegation that he sexually abused a teenager while a priest in New York more than 40 years ago. Continue reading
May 30 Harvey Weinstein indicted in New York rape case By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The announcement came hours after film producer Harvey Weinstein's lawyers said he'd decline to testify before the grand jury because there wasn't enough time to prepare him and "political pressure" made an indictment unavoidable. Continue reading
May 30 Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before grand jury in rape case By Associated Press Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges, according to a statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday. Continue reading
May 29 Weinstein lawyer says accuser was in consensual relationship By Tom Hays, Associated Press Attorney Benjamin Brafman made the remark after meeting behind closed doors with prosecutors and a New York judge Tuesday over defense concerns about whether film producer Harvey Weinstein can get a fair trial. Continue reading
May 25 Harvey Weinstein arrested on rape, criminal sex act charges By Colleen Long, Associated Press Seven months after the allegations destroyed his career and set off a national reckoning known as the #MeToo movement, Weinstein left a Manhattan police station in handcuffs, with a strained smile, to head to court for arraignment. Continue reading
May 24 Harvey Weinstein expected to surrender in sexual misconduct probe, officials say By Colleen Long, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women. The two officials said the criminal case… Continue reading
May 22 Senate leaders say they’ve reached tentative deal on sexual harassment legislation By Associated Press Under the emerging deal, lawmakers "will have personal liability" for harassment claims against them. Continue reading