N.Y. attorney general says former prosecutor will lead Cornell rape investigation
The attorney general began the search for an outside counsel on Oct. 1, the day New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed her as special prosecutor in the case.
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Web Exclusive: Federal bill could remove arbitration requirement for sexual misconduct claims
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate last month came together in a bipartisan effort to push forward legislation that removes clauses in contracts that require arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims. H.R. 4445, also known as the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, essentially puts the ball in the court of individuals who allege sexual misconduct in the workplace or elsewhere, rather than their accused perpetrators.
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Evansville mom sues school corporation over sexual assault on kindergartner
An Evansville mom is suing the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation and its governing board for damages after her daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by a fellow kindergartner.
Appeals court sends lawsuit against Culver Academy over sexual assault allegations back to trial court
The appellate court stated that the Marshall County Superior Court erred in entering summary judgment in favor of Culver over several claims the student made.
Harvey Weinstein is set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey
The disgraced Hollywood honcho faces up to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a TV production assistant at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Investigation finds pattern of sexual abuse by former Notre Dame rector
According to the report, King engaged in sexual abuse and predatory conduct from 1980 to 1997 while serving as rector of Zahm Hall.
State revokes Newburgh chiropractor’s license following sexual assault allegation
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office said its investigation uncovered allegations that the chiropractor engaged in sex with adult patients, sent a sexually explicit message to a 17-year-old patient and violated medical privacy standards.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault.
Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videos
The Associated Press spoke with lawyers and law enforcement officials in criminal cases of Epstein and socialite former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell who said they hadn’t seen and didn’t know of a trove of recordings like what Bondi described.
Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his home
Cudi testified Thursday that Combs broke into his Hollywood Hills home in 2011 after finding out he was dating Combs’ ex-girlfriend.
Cassie’s mother says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs demanded $20K because her daughter was seeing someone else
Regina Ventura said she felt “physically sick” when her daughter sent her an email in late 2011 to say Combs threatened to release two explicit videos of her and send someone to hurt her.
UPDATE: Cassie takes the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Combs’ former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, is expected to take the stand Tuesday after prosecutors on Monday showed jurors video of the performer beating her in a hotel in 2016.
First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial
Miriam Haley, a former TV and movie production assistant, alleges that the former movie mogul forcibly performed oral sex on her at his New York City apartment in 2006.
Third IU men’s basketball player joins lawsuit against university, alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor
A third former Indiana University men’s basketball player has been added to a lawsuit alleging the university did nothing to stop repeated rectal exams the players received from former team physician Dr. Brad Bomba Sr., acts that they say constituted sexual abuse.
Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday.
6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit Monday with a new wave of lawsuits accusing him of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy. It is the first time he’s been sued by a person alleging they were abused as a minor.
Sexual assault survivors urge lawmakers to end statute of limitations, codify ‘bill of rights’
Several Hoosier women on Tuesday detailed horrific cases of rape and child molestation as they asked lawmakers to take up legislation ending the statute of limitations for some sexual assault offenses.
Government agrees to $138.7M settlement over botched USA Gymnastics probe
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.
Former IMPD officer charged with raping woman while on duty in January
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