From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
Category: Sex Crimes
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‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart’ Review: A Survivor Speaks Out
In this documentary, Smart tells the frightening narrative of her 2002 kidnapping at age 14, in Utah.
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Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Employees
The singer called the accusations “completely false” in a statement released after Spanish prosecutors said they would investigate.
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L.A. Reid Settles Lawsuit Shortly Before Sexual Assault Trial
Mr. Reid, a Grammy-winning music producer, had been accused of assaulting an executive who worked for him and then retaliating against her.
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Paul Haggis Reaches $2 Million Settlement After 2022 Rape Verdict
A judge had ordered the Oscar-winning filmmaker to pay at least $7.5 million to a former film-industry publicist after a civil jury found him liable for raping her.
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Uber Flags Sexual Misconduct but Many Drivers Stay on the Road
The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints.
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Russell Brand Is Charged With Additional Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
The actor, comedian and YouTuber now faces seven counts of rape and sexual assault in Britain.
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Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files
More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Uber Clears Violent Felons to Drive
Our reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber’s guidelines allow people with serious criminal convictions to drive, as long as those convictions are more than seven years old. Some of those drivers have gone on to sexually assault or harass passengers.
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Uber Cleared Violent Felons to Drive. Passengers Accused Them of Rape.
The ride-hailing giant’s background check process was intended to speed drivers onto its network while keeping costs down, internal documents show.