Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.
Category: Sexual Harassment
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Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time
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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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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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Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims
The New York Times – Business:The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.
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Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
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.
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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.