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.
Category: Sex Crimes
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Inside Uber’s Legal Strategy to Fight Sexual Assault Lawsuits
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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.
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Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him
The New York Times – Music:A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
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Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him
The New York Times – Music:A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
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Leon Black Decries ‘Vicious Narratives’ About His Relationship With Epstein
The New York Times – Business:In prepared testimony before a House committee, Mr. Black said he had never sexually abused women and defended the hefty fees he had paid Jeffrey Epstein for tax and estate advice.
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‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut
The New York Times – Business:Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.
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Judge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black
The New York Times – Business:A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”
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Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties
The New York Times – Business:The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently.
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Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver
The New York Times – Business:The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.
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Bank of America Pays $72.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit by Epstein Victims
The New York Times – Business:The suit claimed the bank had overlooked signs that Mr. Epstein’s accounts were being used to further his abuse of young women.