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: Sexual Harassment
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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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Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. Joseph was fired after reporting sexual harassment.
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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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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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Epstein Emails Reveal a Lost New York
The disgraced financier’s recently released documents are steeped in a clubby world that is all but gone.
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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.
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N.J. Attorney General Investigating Uber Over Handling of Sexual Assaults
The investigation, according to people with knowledge of the inquiry, is focused on whether Uber committed consumer fraud in how it promoted consumer safeguards.
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Ousted Maestro Charged in Child Sex Abuse Imagery Case
Police in Indiana accused Julian Wachner, the former music director at Trinity Wall Street church in New York, of possessing sex abuse imagery purchased with cryptocurrency.
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Hailing a Ride Share? Here’s What To Know To Stay Safe.
Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.
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Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem
Emily Steel, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, got access to sealed court documents revealing more than 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct after Uber rides over six years. She explains how Uber came up with solutions to address the problem but set some of them aside to prioritize business interests.