Federal review slams California school district's failures to address sexual abuse complaints by students
The Redlands Unified School District failed to respond properly to reports of sexual misconduct against students, leading to a federal government agreement. [ more ]
3 former students file suit against Bay Area elementary school teacher charged with sexual misconduct
The Benicia Unified School District and a former teacher are facing a second lawsuit involving sexual misconduct allegations from multiple students. [ more ]
National Guardsmen Accused of Abusing Migrants They Were Sent to Protect
The National Guard is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by its members towards migrants in western New York.
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court describes a culture of coercion, fear, and retribution at a Quality Inn motel near Buffalo airport. [ more ]
Lawsuit claims California school district failed to protect students from predatory teacher
A Riverside County school district is facing a lawsuit for failing to protect students from sexual misconduct by a former teacher.
The lawsuit alleges that district officials neglected to prevent the teacher from molesting two students and failed to report him to the police.
The district faces further criticism for turning a blind eye to previous allegations of sexual abuse by the teacher, allowing more students to be assaulted. [ more ]
Chicago Public Schools told to add more training for vendors, address sexual and financial misconduct in annual report from Office of Inspector General
CPS urged to adopt new training protocols for volunteers and vendors to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
OIG recommended expanded oversight due to loss of technology devices and fraudulent pay requests. [ more ]
The CBI is still in crisis. Rehabilitation will be a slow process
It was the Confederation of British Industry's moment to convince parliament that it was now time to re-engage.Interactions with ministers and civil servants have been on hold since the beginning of April, after the Guardian revealed more than a dozen women had come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape.
Less than a third of CBI members backed lobby group at vote on its survival
Less than a third of the Confederation of British Industry's remaining members backed the business lobby group at last week's crunch vote on its survival, it has emerged.The confidence vote followed a series of sexual misconduct allegations that prompted several companies including John Lewis and NatWest to terminate their membership of the CBI.
The multimillionaire hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple woman who have worked with him.The Tory donor, a leading figure in London's financial world, faces shocking allegations that he groped female members of staff and masturbated on a female entrepreneur.
Commentary: I helped break the Schwarzenegger groping story. It took him 20 years to own it
It was late evening and I was sitting at my desk, neurotically rechecking details in an L.A. Times story I wrote with colleagues Gary Cohn and Bob Welkos breaking the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger groped and harassed women over the course of decades.The story would be in print the next day, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, just five days before the election to recall the unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis.
Over 300 Cases Tied to Convicted N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Tossed Out
The Manhattan district attorney's office on Tuesday sought the dismissal of 316 convictions tied to a group of New York Police Department officers, sergeants and detectives who have been convicted of crimes related to their work.Hundreds of misdemeanors were thrown out in court on Tuesday, and eight felonies are expected to be tossed Wednesday.
Letters: Cardinal's response to clergy abuse report tone deaf
I am deeply saddened by the statement and response of Cardinal Blase Cupich to the Illinois Attorney General's report.As a Catholic, I found it overly defensive and tone deaf at times.It was very defensive in tone and pats the church on the back.Its history in Chicago and throughout the world is not one to be proud of or gloat over progress.
New CBI chief to face MPs' questions on future of lobby group
The new boss of the Confederation of British Industry will be asked whether the lobbying group can still claim to speak for big businesses when she faces MPs on Tuesday.Rain Newton-Smith, a former CBI chief economist who has rejoined as director general while it grapples with the fallout from a sexual misconduct scandal, is to take questions on the organisation's failings and its future ambitions during an appearance before the business and trade committee.
Family members co-signed bond for George Santos, court filing says
The co-signers on a $500,000 bond connected to Republican Rep. George Santos' federal indictment are family members, his lawyer said in a new court filing, though their names will remain unknown to the public while an appeals process plays out.Attorneys for Santos filed the appeal Friday, continuing his fight to keep the names of the bond co-signers under seal after a federal judge ordered earlier this week that the names must be made public.
Victorville high school teacher arrested on suspicion of unlawful sex with female student
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An Inland Empire high school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female student, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.Noah Padilla, 24, of Victorville, was taken into custody Wednesday on suspicion of having engaged in sexual misconduct with the student at Victor Valley High School in Victorvillle, the Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
Minnesota prosecutors drop charges against R. Kelly
Prosecutors in Minnesota have decided to drop sex charges against R. Kelly, noting that the disgraced R&B singer has already been sentenced to decades behind bars on two separate federal convictions."The overwhelming impact of proceeding to trial in this case on the survivor victim, the community, and the Hennepin County legal system would be enormous while a conviction would not add any additional time in prison," the Hennepin County Attorney's office stated this week.
Priest sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting resident at Kankakee developmental center
Richard Jacklin, a Roman Catholic priest, was sentenced to 18 years in prison last month in Kankakee County court after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a resident with a disability at a developmental center in 2017.On Jan. 26, Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott sentenced 71-year-old Jacklin to almost two decades in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Feds want 25 more years in jail for R. Kelly on Chicago conviction, saying he's shown no remorse for years of sexual abuse
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are asking for a 25-year consecutive prison sentence for R. Kelly for his conviction last year on child pornography charges, saying he's a "serial sexual predator" who has shown no remorse for his crimes and tried to blame his victims for their own abuse.In requesting that Kelly's sentence run consecutively to the 30-year term he already received for a racketeering conviction in New York, prosecutors are essentially asking U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber to ensure that the Chicago-born R&B superstar will die in prison.
Jury Sides With Writer Who Says That Trump Sexually Abused Her
Skip to content Continue reading the main story A Manhattan jury on Tuesday found former President Donald J. Trump liable for the sexual abuse of the magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in a widely watched civil trial that sought to apply the accountability of the #MeToo era to a dominant political figure.
WHO fires scientist who led COVID search over sex misconduct
FILE - Peter Ben Embarek of a World Health Organization team attends a joint press conference at the end of their mission to investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.The World Health Organization says it has fired the scientist who led a high-profile delegation from the U.N. health agency to China two years ago to jointly look into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, citing sexual misconduct.
Don't talk to pupils about misogynist Andrew Tate, government urges teachers in England
Teachers are being advised by the government not to discuss social media influencer Andrew Tate, the king of toxic masculinity, with pupils despite schools reporting a rising tide of misogyny and sexual harassment from boys as young as nine.One small charity, Diversify, based in Rotherham, which runs school workshops about inclusion, receives about 25 calls a week from primary and secondary schools across England who want help dealing with sexual harassment and shocking misogynistic incidents.
Former U.C.L.A. Doctor Is Sentenced to 11 Years in Sexual Abuse Case
An obstetrician-gynecologist who worked for decades at the University of California, Los Angeles, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing patients, his lawyer said on Thursday.Dr. James Heaps, 66, appeared in the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County on Wednesday after jurors found him guilty in October 2022 of three counts of sexual battery by fraud and two counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person.
Former warden at women's prison known as 'rape club' gets 70 months for sexual abuse
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The former warden of a federal women's prison in California so plagued by sexual abuse it was known as the "rape club" was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women and forcing them to pose naked and for lying to the FBI as part of a cover-up.
R. Kelly attorneys ask Chicago judge not to tack more years on already lengthy sentence for sex abuse of teen girls
Lawyers for R. Kelly have asked a federal judge in Chicago to give the disgraced R&B singer a concurrent sentence of about 11 years in prison for his conviction last year for sexually abusing teen girls.In a court filing early Friday, Kelly's lead attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, wrote the singer is already facing what amounts to the rest of his life in prison given the 30-year term handed down for his conviction on racketeering charges in New York in 2021.
2 states launch an investigation of the NFL over gender discrimination and harassment
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media on March 28 in Phoenix.The attorneys general of New York and California announced Thursday that they are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination by the pro football league.Matt York/AP The attorneys general of California and New York have opened a joint investigation regarding allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL citing lawsuits filed by employees that detail sex, racial and age bias, sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
Various courses of action are on the table after Baroness Casey called for a major overhaul of Britain's biggest police force.These include: Getting rid of more officers and staff who should not be serving Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has previously said that there are hundreds of officers and staff in the Met who should not be on the force.
Federal prosecutor joins LAPD probe into handling of Les Moonves sex assault allegations
A federal corruption prosecutor has joined the LAPD investigation into allegations that the department mishandled a sexual assault complaint against former CBS executive Leslie Moonves, Los Angeles police told The Times.It is the latest revelation after a stunning report by New York Atty.Gen. Letitia James revealed that former Cmdr.
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's felony sex crimes conviction due to a judge's error, leading to a potential retrial. [ more ]
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction
The court ordered a new trial due to erroneous admission of prior sexual acts' testimony, highlighting issues of credibility and character impact. [ more ]
Harvey Weinstein: New York court overturns 2020 rape conviction
Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crimes was overturned due to judge's mistake in allowing unrelated testimony, reopening painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct. [ more ]
The #MeToo movement is facing a test of its staying power as three potential mayoral candidates in New York City have been accused of sexual misconduct.
The allegations against these candidates are raising questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct are still career-enders for politicians in New York.
Voters are now considering the circumstances and severity of #MeToo allegations on a case-by-case basis. [ more ]
Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules
The Biden administration issued new rules broadening Title IX to protect L.G.B.T.Q. students and updating campus sexual misconduct procedures. [ more ]
The CSU mishandled sexual harassment complaints. Two bills are aimed at protecting students
The California State University system is addressing sexual misconduct allegations by introducing assembly bills to hold itself accountable and implementing changes to handle complaints better. [ more ]
Widespread flaws found in Cal State system's handling of sexual misconduct cases
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An outside report released Wednesday delivered a sweeping indictment of how sexual misconduct cases are handled by California State University and recommended wholesale reforms to improve accountability in the nation's largest four-year public university system.
Anaheim dance instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting young students
An Anaheim dance instructor was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting six young girls who were students at the studio he operated, according to the Anaheim Police Department and reports.Mark Chavarria, 40, was taken into custody Tuesday on 18 counts of sexual misconduct, according to City News Service.
Met Police officers slammed for spending on iPads and custom jackets
A group of officers in the Met Police has been criticised for spending public money on items like iPads, personalised jackets, and tomahawk axes.Members of the Met's Specialist Firearms Command unit are said, in Baroness Casey's damning review of the force and its culture, to have gamed the system financially - partly through their use of expenses.
L.A. County probation officer accused of sex with jailed youth
A probation officer in Los Angeles County was arrested for having sex with a minor in a juvenile facility.
The officer, identified as Rafaela Martinez, faces charges including sex with an inmate, arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, and contraband possession. [ more ]
A Pritzker heir was about to co-host a Biden fundraiser in L.A. Then he was accused of sexual misconduct
Matthew Pritzker, a member of the wealthy Pritzker family, has been removed from invitations to co-host a fundraiser for President Biden after being accused of unwanted sexual acts.
The updated invitation for the fundraiser includes new co-hosts, as well as the news that musician Lenny Kravitz will perform at the event. [ more ]
Ex-Biglaw Associate Gets Handsy With Colleague At Work Event, Gets Banned From Profession
Gordon Herd, a former Dentons corporate associate, has been banned from the legal profession in England and Wales due to allegations of sexual misconduct at a work event.
Herd's conduct was deemed serious by the regulatory body, as he repeatedly touched a female colleague in a sexual manner without her consent. [ more ]
Former CPS assistant principal whose case was highlighted in IG report appears in court on embezzlement charges
Former Chicago Public Schools assistant principal accused of embezzling $274,000 from an elementary school.
Office of Inspector General report highlights financial losses and calls for new training protocols to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct. [ more ]
Daywatch: Chefs make their 2024 food and drink trend predictions
The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General urges CPS to adopt new training protocols for volunteers and vendors to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
The OIG recommends expanded oversight in response to investigations revealing lost technology devices and fraudulent requests for extra pay. [ more ]
What next for Prince Andrew as Duke of York is named in Epstein documents
Prince Andrew is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims that he groped a woman's breast and participated in an orgy with underage girls at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
Buckingham Palace has repeatedly denied the allegations and Andrew has made few public appearances since stepping down from public life. [ more ]
David Warburton resigns as Tory MP after suspension over harassment and drugs claims
Tory MP David Warburton has resigned following his suspension from the party over harassment and drug abuse claims.The MP for Somerton and Frome, had the Tory whip removed in April 2022 after formal complaints were made by two women to the parliamentary harassment watchdog.Both women accused Mr Warburton of unwanted sexual comments and touching, according to The Sunday Times allegations he denied.
Chris Packham libel ruling is vindication of my innocence'
Environmentalist Chris Packham has welcomed a High Court ruling as a full and frank vindication of my innocence after he was accused of defrauding the public.The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles which included claims he manipulated people into donating to rescue five tigers while knowing the animals had been well looked after.
Tiger rescue libel win is vindication of my innocence' says Chris Packham
Environmentalist Chris Packham has welcomed a High Court ruling as a full and frank vindication of my innocence after he was accused of defrauding the public.The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles that included claims he manipulated people into donating to rescue five tigers while knowing the animals had been well looked after.
CBI appoints new executive to revamp culture after sexual abuse claims
The Confederation of British Industry, the lobbying group dealing with accusations of sexual misconduct, has hired a new executive to crack down on its toxic culture.Chief people officer Elizabeth Wallace has been hired to implement a series of reforms at the under-pressure trade body.It comes after the CBI fired its director general and other members of staff over alleged wrongdoing.
Evoking genius to defend dark stars' like Gerard Depardieu looks terribly French and it is | Agnes Poirier
On 20 December, during a 135-minute-long interview on French television, dedicated to topics such as the new law on immigration, the future bill on assisted dying, the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, Emmanuel Macron was asked about Gerard Depardieu.
Evoking genius to defend dark stars' like Gerard Depardieu looks terribly French and it is | Agnes Poirier
On 20 December, during a 135-minute-long interview on French television, dedicated to topics such as the new law on immigration, the future bill on assisted dying, the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, Emmanuel Macron was asked about Gerard Depardieu.
French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
French actor Gerard Depardieu's behavior toward women is under scrutiny after a documentary showed him making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
Depardieu is currently under investigation for rape and sexual assault, but he has denied any criminal conduct. [ more ]
French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
French actor Gerard Depardieu's behavior toward women is under scrutiny after a documentary showed him making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
Depardieu is currently under investigation for rape and sexual assault, but he has denied any criminal conduct. [ more ]
French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
French actor Gerard Depardieu's behavior toward women is under scrutiny after a documentary showed him making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
Depardieu is currently under investigation for rape and sexual assault, but he has denied any criminal conduct. [ more ]
In the Commons, the only immediate formal consequence looks to be the moving of three writs for by-elections (which briefing suggest will not be long delayed).Otherwise, look out for some ingenious urgent questions from the Opposition parties and, doubtless, lots of ghoulish humour from backbenchers, all designed to rub salt into Tory wounds, and to try and ensure Rishi Sunak takes some damage.
Pity the MPs who hate the London bubble and its elites but just can't leave them behind | Marina Hyde
Britain increasingly feels like a terribly old country.We keep hearing its pipework hasn't been properly overhauled since the Victorian age, so its own sewage laps at its shores and courses through its rivers.Earlier this month we crowned our oldest ever new monarch, a man who looked a picture of melancholy pretty much throughout, even if media sycophancy made it verboten to categorise the mood as anything other than joyous renewal.
Cuba Gooding Jr. settles a civil sex abuse case just as trial was set to begin
Cuba Gooding Jr. appears in court in New York on Jan. 22, 2020.The actor has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago, according to court records.Alec Tabak/The Daily News via AP, File, Pool NEW YORK Just as a trial was to begin, it was revealed Tuesday that Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago, according to court records.
Tonight's the night: The James Beard Awards are happening right now at a red-carpet event in Chicago.Tonight's ceremony, co-hosted by Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Gail Simmons, and Andrew Zimmern, will honor restaurants and chefs in categories like best new restaurant, emerging chef, and regional best chef categories.
USC names interim administrator to lead athletic department, Big Ten transition team
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USC has appointed an "interim executive administrator" to help steer a reeling department in the wake of Mike Bohn's resignation Friday.Denise Kwok, USC's executive senior associate athletic director for student-athlete development, will be the interim executive administrator while USC balances conducting a search for a new athletic director and navigating a transition to the Big Ten Conference.
NFL owners will not vote on the sale at next week's meetings; vote expected during the summer
There was a lot of hope that the sale of the Washington Commanders would be voted on at next week's owners meetings, but that is not going to happen per NFL EVP Jeff Miller.Dan Snyder has signed an exclusive sales agreement with the investment group led by Josh Harris to sell the team for $6.05 billion.
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Josh Harris Expects the Commanders Will Make a Lot More Money Simply Because He's Not Dan Snyder - Washingtonian
Given that the Washington Commanders have had more team nicknames than National Football League playoff victories over the last 24 years, it's hard to argue that Dan Snyder's soon-ending tenure as the franchise's owner has been anything but calamitous on the field.According to projections from incoming owner Josh Harris, however, Snyder also has been hurting the Commanders off the field-costing the team hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues and potential public subsidies.
Image Today, the world finally knows the truth, E. Jean Carroll, center, said after the verdict.Credit...Brittainy Newman for The New York Times A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million in damages.
In Rape Trial, Jury Must Now Decide if It Believes Carroll or Trump
As the civil trial over the writer E. Jean Carroll's allegation that former President Donald J. Trump raped her neared its end, one of her lawyers focused on the man who was missing from the courtroom.Mr. Trump did not testify on his own behalf or even show up.He just decided not to be here, the lawyer, Michael J. Ferrara, told the jury on Monday.
Once-private SCOTUS files reveal how the justices were concerned about not appearing political in Clinton v. Jones case
Newly released documents from the files of a late justice show how the Supreme Court was concerned with how to avoid appearing political when it ruled unanimously against President Bill Clinton's attempts to avoid lawsuits in the White House 25 years ago.The decades-old documents provide a fresh look at how worried the court was in the late 1990s about being cast as yet another political institution in a Washington that was becoming increasingly divided among partisan lines.
Wallace insists military culture is changing as sex offence cases increase
Ben Wallace has defended the military justice system's ability to tackle rape and sex offences as figures revealed a dramatic increase in the number of cases being investigated.Some 333 Sexual Offences Act investigations were launched by the service police in 2022, up 108 from the previous year, an almost 50% increase.
Megan Thee Stallion in Talks for the Safdies' Netflix Movie - Report
The rapper would star in the film alongside Adam Sandler.After the legendary cameo from The Weeknd in "Uncut Gems", Josh and Benny Safdie might be getting another pop star for their follow-up feature.Megan Thee Stallion is in talks to star in the duo's upcoming film for Netflix, Deadline reports.
'Uncut Gems,' 'Good Time' Producer Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teenage Girls - Report
The accused Sebastian Bear-McClard was fired from the Safdies' Elara Pictures in summer 2022.Sebastian Bear-McClard is facing accusations of sexual misconduct, grooming, and assault related to multiple young women, a new report in Variety alleges.The " Uncut Gems" and " Good Time" producer, who co-founded Elara Pictures in 2014 with writer-directors Josh and Benny Safdie, allegedly abused his power on set during the casting process and auditions for the indie films, distributed by A24.
Watch your back': Ex-standards commissioner tells of warning from Tory MP
Parliament's former standards watchdog said she was told watch your back by a Conservative MP, as she described her bruising experience in the role.Kathryn Stone, who was parliamentary commissioner for standards until the end of last year, also spoke about being invited for a drink with MPs under investigation as she complained about efforts to attack and undermine the position.
Suspend all Met officers accused of violence against females now' Refuge
All officers accused of violence against women and girls must immediately be suspended if the Metropolitan Police wants to restore trust and confidence, the head of a leading domestic abuse charity has said.A refusal by the force's commissioner to use the term institutional' when it comes to the finding that the Met is racist, misogynist and homophobic has been branded deeply concerning by Refuge's chief executive Ruth Davison.
Damning Report Finds London Police Force Is Sexist and Racist
London's police force is institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic, according to a new independent report investigating the culture and behavior within the department.While the force has been under intense scrutiny for months, the report, released on Tuesday, offers a damning new assessment of the police department and perhaps the strongest condemnation yet of its inner workings.
N.Y. Lawmaker Pressured to Resign After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
ALBANY, N.Y.A New York state lawmaker is facing pressure to resign following accusations from two women of sexual misconduct at a college party in 2015.Assemblyman Juan Ardila, a first-term Democrat from Queens, was accused of inappropriately touching one woman on a couch while she was heavily intoxicated and of exposing himself to another woman shortly after kissing her in a bathroom on the same night.
Buccaneers replace Tom Brady with the most hilarious possible move
The Bucs have their quarterback succession in place, and it goes from one of the greatest players of all time to one of the biggest No. 1 overall pick busts of all time.There's hardly a good option when it comes to replacing the G.O.A.T. Tom Brady, but there are....less desirable ones.In one of the more laughable moves of NFL free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went out and secured Baker Mayfield as their quarterback for 2023.
TikTok accused of mishandling sexual harassment allegations
TikTok has been accused of mishandling allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment against a senior manager in London, highlighting longstanding concerns about the working culture at the fast-growing social media platform.Steve Ware, former head of TikTok's UK e-commerce studio operations, made inappropriate sexual comments and advances to young female staff members and clients, including influencers who create content on the app, according to four women who worked with him at TikTok.
A Giant New Orange County Project Promises Craft Beer, Steaks, and a Swimming Pool
Ambitions were lofty when Modern Times Beer opened its Leisuretown location in Anaheim in September 2020, even if the timing wasn't ideal.At 33,000 square feet, Leisuretown was billed as a huge play place for Orange County craft beer drinkers, with different areas to drink, dine, or just hang out in poolside cabanas, but two years later the property closed with little fanfare.
Chef April Bloomfield - known in equal measure for memorable meat-centric fare and being caught in the middle of one of the biggest restaurant scandals of the #MeToo era - left her last remaining NYC restaurant two years ago, and she's since remained out of the public eye.Now, she'll be returning to the city's restaurant scene, only this time in Brooklyn rather than Manhattan, with restaurateur Gabriel Stulman, of West Village staples like Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey's Grocery, and Fairfax.
Police: Investigation underway into allegations of misconduct in Worcester school's cheerleading program
Worcester police are conducting a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct in the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School's cheerleading program.A police spokesperson confirmed the investigation Thursday morning.The development follows days after the K-12 Worcester school announced that "several" cheerleading coaches had been placed on administrative leave and that outside counsel had been hired to conduct an investigation into unspecified allegations of misconduct.