With an eye on retaking control of Congress, Democrats are introducing a bill that would hold banks accountable for their handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s finances.
Category: Sex Crimes
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Midterms Could Shift Focus of Epstein Abuse to Banks’ Role
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Russell Brand Labeled ‘Sexual Predator’ at Rape and Assault Trial
The New York Times – Movies:The prosecution, outlining its case against Mr. Brand, said that during the time when crimes were said to have taken place, he saw women as “simply a means to an end.”
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Epstein’s Accountant and Lawyer Are Said to Be Under Federal Investigation
The New York Times – Business:Lawyers for Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn said their clients were “confident that any investigation will reveal that they were not involved in any of Epstein’s crimes.”
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Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites
The New York Times – On the Runway:Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Leon Black Sues Congressional Panel Investigating Epstein
The New York Times – Business:The billionaire skipped a deposition on Thursday and filed a lawsuit seeking to block a House committee’s subpoenas demanding nondisclosure agreements he may have made with women.
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Gary Glitter Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Charges
The New York Times – Music:Accusations against the glam rock singer relate to incidents that are said to have occurred between 1978 and 1981.
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Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad
The New York Times – Travel:Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured.
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Overlooked No More: Patricia Douglas, Who Challenged Hollywood’s Culture of Abuse
The New York Times – Movies:Eight decades before the #MeToo groundswell, she took MGM to court after alleging she was attacked at a studio party in 1937.
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Inside Uber’s Legal Strategy to Fight Sexual Assault Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Our investigative reporter Emily Steel reviewed about a dozen lawsuits against Uber by riders who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed during their rides. They reveal the aggressive tactics Uber’s lawyers are taking as part of their defense strategy.
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Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
The New York Times – Business:The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
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Ten Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report
The New York Times – Movies:The accusations include sex with underage girls and sexually explicit messages. The actor denied the allegations.