Latest Sexual misconduct News
Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican's deputy
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who briefly worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. George Santos says he got his job after sending a series of payments to one of the Republican’s top deputies. Derek Myers, 31, told staff of the House’s ethics subcommittee during an interview Wednesday that while...
Wisconsin legislators consider bills tightening prohibitions on National Guard sex assaults
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers are considering a package of legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard after a scathing federal report found commanders had for years been flouting federal requirements for handling complaints. A...
Britain's leading business lobby group sets out proposals for change after misconduct allegations
LONDON (AP) — Britain's leading business lobby group set out a series of proposals Wednesday that it hopes can secure its future following a string of allegations of inappropriate behaviour that led to the cancellation of membership subscriptions from some of the country's biggest companies. ...
Wisconsin bill creates felony for sexual misconduct in schools
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bipartisan group of legislators wants teachers who sexually harass students go to prison and lose their licenses. Democratic state Reps. Tip McGuire and Tod Ohnstad along with Republican Sens. Jesse James and John Spiros released a bill Wednesday that would...
Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement
A Florida judge ruled late Wednesday that the ex-girlfriend of Tiger Woods must abide by a nondisclosure agreement she purportedly signed and resolve her lawsuits seeking millions from the golf superstar through private arbitration behind closed doors. Circuit Judge Elizabeth...
Former New Hampshire basketball coach pleads guilty to child porn charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire college volunteer basketball coach pleaded guilty Monday to producing and possessing child pornography. Joshua Pincoske appeared in federal court in Concord. A plea agreement with prosecutors filed with the court last week says in...
Ex-Portland mayor Adams cleared in sexual harassment probe
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams has been cleared after an investigation into accusations by an assistant of unwanted sexual behavior during his time in office. Adams sent a report with the city investigation’s findings to news outlets this week. ...
Jury awards $1.2M to ex-police officer who said he was fired for complaining about sexual harassment
BANGOR, Mich. (AP) — A jury awarded $1.2 million to a former police officer in the city of Bangor who claimed he was fired for complaining about unwanted sexual advances by a boss. An attorney for the city said jurors “chose to completely ignore” the testimony of a witness who...
Trump's sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cassandra Nuñez and her grandmother cast their first ballots in a U.S. presidential election in 2016. She was a first-year college student; her grandmother, a newly minted citizen. They both hoped to elect the first woman president over a man who bragged about grabbing and...
Massachusetts seafood company denies allegations of discrimination by worker who complained to state
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts seafood business said Thursday that it did not discriminate against an immigrant worker who complained to the state. The worker, Paula Fortes, is a Black woman who immigrated to the U.S. from Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast...
