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New York Post
11 hours ago
NYC politics

Cuomo accuser calls disgraced ex-NY governor 'amazing,' 'a wonderful person' in newly revealed video

Charlotte Bennett praised Cuomo as 'so amazing' in a video, differing from her harassment claims.
Cuomo's legal team cites Bennett's favorable comments to undermine her credibility.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Cuomo Created Sexually Hostile' Workplace, Says Justice Department

The Department of Justice concluded that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo subjected female employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.
The findings support the investigation conducted by the New York attorney general, Letitia James, who concluded that Cuomo had sexually harassed 11 women.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Justice Dept: Cuomo sexually harassed state employees

The Justice Department concluded that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed state employees, supporting the findings of a previous state civil review.
Cuomo's senior staff were aware of his conduct and failed to report it, and retaliated against some of the women he harassed.
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Created Sexually Hostile' Workplace as Governor While Staff Retaliated Against Accusers, DOJ Concludes

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been found to have created a sexually hostile workplace and retaliated against accusers by the Department of Justice.
The DOJ report concluded that Cuomo sexually harassed female staffers, gave preferential treatment based on physical appearance, and was enabled by his staff in the New York Executive Chamber.
BKReader
2 months ago
NYC politics

U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department regarding claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
The settlement stated that Cuomo created a sexually hostile work environment, failed to address the problem, and retaliated against employees who spoke out.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo found to have subjected 13 women to sexually hostile work environment'

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female government employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.
Cuomo denied accusations of sexual misconduct but resigned in August 2021 after 11 credible claims were found.
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New York City
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
New York City

Top Adviser to Mayor Adams Is Accused in a Lawsuit of Sexual Harassment

Accusations of sexual harassment against top aide to Mayor Eric Adams
Investigation by the city's Department of Investigation on the aide's behavior
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

The N.Y.C. Mayor's Race Could Test the #MeToo Movement's Staying Power

Accusations of sexual harassment or abuse no longer hold the same power to end political careers as they did during the height of the #MeToo movement.
Recent developments in New York suggest a subtle re-evaluation of those accused of sexual misconduct and a potential for their political lives to be resuscitated.
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London
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

London mayoral election: Susan Hall promises women's champion to make streets safer and beat Tube sex harassment

Tory mayoral candidate plans to bring in women's commissioner for women's safety strategy
Endorsement of the plan by an Instagram influencer who faced sexual harassment on the Tube.
BBC News
2 weeks ago
London

London: Conservative Susan Hall to appoint a women's commissioner if elected

Tory candidate Susan Hall promises women's commissioner for women's safety.
Increase in sexual assaults on the Tube prompts plans for better response and support.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London's Tube, train and bus perverts named and shamed

1 in 3 women face sexual harassment while commuting, often during evening rush hour.
Recent cases highlight offenders named and shamed for sexual offenses on trains and Tube.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Police chief calls on commuters to call out misogyny on public transport

Misogynistic behavior is a societal challenge that requires people to speak up against violence towards women and girls.
Only one in five people report witnessing sexual harassment on trains to the police.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Hunt for man after two females flashed on London buses

Police are seeking a man in connection with two incidents of flashing on London buses.
The incidents occurred in September and November, with female victims reporting indecent exposure and harassment.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

The faces of London sex offenders as 1 in 3 women sexually harassed while commuting

Sexual offending on public transportation is most likely to occur during the evening rush hour period.
Half of sexual offense victims report that other passengers tried to help them, but only 18% of witnesses report the harassment to police.
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Marketing
Engadget
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Activision Blizzard's ex-CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wants to buy TikTok

Bobby Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard, is considering buying TikTok amidst looming US ban threats.
Activision Blizzard faced lawsuits over sexual harassment claims under Kotick's leadership.
TheWrap
1 month ago
Marketing

TikTok Hit With Gender Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Exec

Former TikTok executive files gender discrimination lawsuit
Plaintiff claims she was fired for not fitting gender stereotypes and facing sexual harassment
Independent
4 months ago
Marketing

'One man messaged my husband to tell him to kill me': Female influencers on the dark side of working online

Female influencers face online abuse including death threats, body shaming, and sexual harassment.
The abuse is pervasive and impacts influencers' personal lives, leading to constant fear and invasion of privacy.
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

MPs call for ban on non-disclosure cover-ups' for sexual harassment cases

Non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases should be banned in the City of London.
Stronger protection for whistleblowers and transparency in salary histories are needed in the financial sector.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Teacher paid pupil not to report him after asking her if she was still a virgin'

A teacher has been banned from the profession for life after sending sexual messages to a student and paying her hush money.
The teacher admitted to meeting with the student, exchanging money to prevent her from reporting him, and engaging in inappropriate conversations with her.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Vile misogynistic comments' putting women off sport, says Labour minister

Vile, misogynistic comments are deterring women and girls from participating in sports
Every sports organization should have a strategy to combat sexual harassment and abuse
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Crispin Odey brokers review ties over sexual misconduct allegations

Odey Asset Management has revealed it is in active discussions with its broker partners, after fresh misconduct allegations against its founder prompted clients to review their relationship with the fund.It followed a report in the Financial Times (FT) together with Tortoise Media that included several allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct from women who either worked at the hedge fund or had social or professional dealings with its founder, Crispin Odey.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Shadow minister suspended from Labour after complaint

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous has been suspended by the party after a complaint about his conduct.A formal complaint against the Enfield Southgate MP was made to Labour's independent complaints process, the PA news agency understands, immediately triggering an investigation.His party membership was administratively suspended within 24 hours, a move that means he will have the Labour whip removed in Westminster while the probe is carried out.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Suspended Labour MP boasted about taking prostitutes to parliament'

A MP suspended by the party Labour over sexual harassment allegations is facing fresh claims he boasted about bringing sex workers into parliamentary bars.Geraint Davies has been suspended pending an investigation into reports of incredibly serious allegations of completely unacceptable behaviour.One woman has submitted a formal complaint, after Politico initially reported that five other women made sexual harassment claims against the politician.
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

NYPD employee forced out of job after reporting boss for sitting on her desk visibly aroused: lawsuit

Former NYPD employee sued boss for sexual harassment and retaliation.
Boss allegedly harassed employee, boasting connection to Mayor Adams.
Times Union
2 months ago
NYC politics

Justice Department settles probe of Cuomo's sex harassment allegations

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with the New York governor's office to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The agreement memorializes reforms enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and includes additional measures to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation.
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

A California judge is under investigation for alleged antisemitism and ethical violations

Judge Kreis is under investigation for 19 ethical violations, including alleged antisemitic remarks and misconduct.
His lawyer denies the allegations, stating they are lies and lack factual support.
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Gavin Newsom appointee waged a campaign of sexual harassment, new lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit alleges that a Newsom appointee engaged in sexual harassment and the administration ignored it.
The lawsuit claims that the harassment caused delays in aid to disaster-stricken Californians.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Milton Larsen, co-founder of Hollywood's Magic Castle, dead at 92

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Milton Larsen, who as co-founder of the Magic Castle transformed a falling-down Hollywood mansion into an iconic private club that attracted top magicians and their fans from around the world, died Sunday.He was 92.Larsen passed away in his sleep in an apartment a short walk from the Franklin Avenue landmark, according to his niece, Erika.
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www.cnn.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Former TikTok executive sues the company for alleged gender and age discrimination

Former TikTok executive sues the company for age and gender discrimination.
Allegations include uneven expectations, retaliation for raising concerns, and inadequate response to sexual harassment report.
New York Post
1 month ago
Marketing

Ex-TikTok exec says China-based boss fired her because 'he believed women should be quiet': lawsuit

Former TikTok executive alleges discrimination based on gender and failure to demonstrate meekness
Allegations include criticism and lack of action regarding sexual harassment
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California committee recommends sweeping reforms to campus sexual harassment policies

The California Assembly Higher Education Committee released a report and recommendations on addressing sexual harassment and discrimination in the state's public higher education systems.
The report recommends holding campus executives more responsible for addressing sex discrimination and creating independent offices of civil rights for each system.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Police officer forced to strip down wins 800,000 in discrimination case

Detective Inspector Rebecca Kalam has won over 800,000 in a sex discrimination case against West Midlands Police.
Kalam was subject to sexual harassment and discrimination, including being forced to strip down to her underwear during a training exercise.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Report reveals shocking' exploitation of migrant workers in London

A new report has revealed the shocking levels of exploitation and abuse suffered by migrant workers in the capital.Mayor Sadiq Khan, who commissioned the research, said its findings were consistent with modern slavery.The report found that migrant Londoners often work unpaid overtime, or are sometimes left waiting for months to receive wages for work they've done.
Eater Atlanta
9 months ago
Food & drink

Even Southern Restaurant Chain Cracker Barrel Is Embracing Pride This Month

No, you're not seeing things.Cracker Barrel, a Southern restaurant chain that has come under fire for discrimination and lack of inclusivity in the past, is celebrating Pride this June.Some of the restaurant chain's iconic rocking chairs might be sporting a rainbow, part of a new campaign to bring "the front porch to Pride."
"We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests.
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www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
Education

'Racism, bullying and sexual harassment' rife at 'inadequate' primary school

Racist language and sexual harassment are not thoroughly dealt with at Byron Court Primary School.
Inspectors found significant changes in leadership that left the school with insufficient capacity to run effectively.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

Single-sex schools are increasing opportunities for boys and girls to mix in academic settings to address misogyny and sexual harassment.
Collaboration between girls' and boys' schools includes activities like debating and sports to normalize interactions and create friendships.
The Everyone's Invited movement has highlighted the need for schools to address rape culture and misogynistic views.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

Senior Tory disappointed' as Government refuses to back sex education strategy

The UK government has declined to back a key recommendation to introduce a new sex education strategy targeted at boys to tackle harassment in schools.
The government's response to the recommendation has been criticized as lacking urgency.
The government is currently conducting a review of relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) and will update teacher training modules once the revised guidance is published.
Padailypost
10 months ago
Education

High school paper's adviser re-assigned, students fear retaliation from administration over article

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
The principal at Mountain View High School has re-assigned the adviser of the student newspaper and canceled an introduction to journalism class after student reporters published an article detailing sexual harassment among students.Members of the Oracle said their program now faces an uncertain future, with an untenured advisor and no training ground for future writers.
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Sexual Harassment Allegations Pile Up At Annual Legal Tech Conference

Sexual harassment allegations overshadow ALM's Legalweek conference
ALM responds to the allegations with a statement
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

9 more women sue Bill Cosby for alleged sexual assaults decades ago

In a new lawsuit, nine women accuse Bill Cosby of using his "power, fame and prestige" to sexually assault them.The 85-year-old is pictured in 2018 arriving for his sexual assault conviction sentencing hearing in Norristown, Pa.Matt Rourke/AP Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a new lawsuit, shortly after the state dropped its statute of limitations on such cases.
www.dailybulletin.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

California city sues councilmember at center of $700,000 sexual harassment lawsuits

The city of Montclair is pursuing legal action against Councilmember Ben Lopez for damages incurred in sexual harassment lawsuits.
The city seeks to recover over $700,000 in legal fees it has paid as a result of the employees' lawsuits.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

The Guardian view on online child protection: the web needs more health and safety | Editorial

Whistleblowers have played a vital role in revealing the harmful effects of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Meta is facing a lawsuit for failing to report or detect online sex trafficking of children and for enabling adult predators to message and groom children.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Allegations that 'intimate' photos of LAPD employee being shared on internet under investigation

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating claims that intimate photos of a department employee were shared on the internet.
The LAPD has had multiple nude-photo scandals in recent years, highlighting a persistent issue within the department.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Lawsuit says sexual harassment by emergency services official impeded wildfire recovery

A high-ranking California emergency services official has been accused of impeding wildfire recovery efforts as part of a retaliation campaign against a subordinate who rejected his sexual advances.
The lawsuit alleges that the official harassed the subordinate over the course of two years, and retaliated by cutting off communication and preventing her from performing her job helping wildfire survivors.
The official is also accused of falsely claiming that the subordinate failed to submit paperwork, in an attempt to make her look incompetent.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Employees at Oakland Popeyes allege illegal child labor practices, harassment

(Scott Olson / Getty Images)

Employees at a Popeyes in Oakland picketed this week after teen workers, including one who was 13, alleged that they were pressured to work long, late hours in violation of child labor laws."Our employer has violated almost every law put in place to protect young workers like us," two of the younger employees wrote in a statement.
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New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Federal investigators find Cuomo harassed, retaliated against former employees

Federal prosecutors back New York attorney general's findings that Cuomo sexually harassed women and created hostile work environment.
The federal settlement drew the same conclusions as the 2021 report by Attorney General Letitia James that led to Cuomo's resignation.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Chris Cuomo accused of sending explicit texts to former CNN colleague

Former CNN host Chris Cuomo is accused of sending explicit texts to colleague Angela Rye after she posted a bikini picture on social media.
Rye describes the incident as one of the most embarrassing and humiliating experiences she had.
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
NYC politics

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by ex-aide in new legal filing

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being sued by a former aide who accuses him of sexual harassment.
Cuomo's former executive assistant Brittany Commisso filed the case just before the expiration for lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act.
The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and unwanted touching from Cuomo and seeks monetary damages.
HuffPost
4 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Aide In New Legal Filing

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being sued by a former aide who alleges sexual harassment and unwanted touching.
Cuomo's former executive assistant Brittany Commisso filed the case in state Supreme Court in Albany just before the expiration for lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act.
The Adult Survivors Act has led to a wave of lawsuits against famous men accused of sexual misconduct.
WSJ
4 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Assistant

Brittany Commisso, a former executive assistant to Andrew Cuomo, has sued the former New York governor for sexual harassment.
Commisso alleges that Cuomo subjected her to continuous harassment, including groping her and making sexualized comments about her appearance.
The lawsuit adds to the growing number of sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Faces Sex Abuse Suit From Ex-Aide Who Says He Groped Her

Former aide to Gov. Cuomo, Brittany Commisso, is suing him under the state's Adult Survivors Act for sexual harassment and retaliation.
Commisso's allegations against Cuomo are not new, and he has denied them.
The lawsuit was filed just before the expiration of the one-year window provided by the Adult Survivors Act.
Queerty
2 months ago
Music

Christian rapper Dee-1 says music exec pressured him to engage in "homosexual act" for record deal

Dee-1, a Christian rapper, claims that he could have had a bigger career if he engaged in gay sex acts as requested by powerful male music executives.
Dee-1 suggests that some gatekeepers in the music industry use their leverage to pressure artists into participating in sexual acts for career advancement.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

National Association of Realtors Faces Competition From New Group

Two prominent real estate agents have started a new trade association called the American Real Estate Association as an alternative to the embattled National Association of Realtors (N.A.R).
The N.A.R has faced antitrust lawsuits, sexual harassment allegations, and leadership turnover, leading to concerns about its stability.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

The City is still an old boys' club with misogyny widespread, MPs told

Sexual harassment in the UK's financial sector has shifted outside of the office to conferences and work trips.
The #MeToo movement has not had a significant impact on changing the culture of the City firms.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Women

Sixty women at MoD complain of widespread toxic' and hostile' behaviour

Senior women at the UK Ministry of Defence have described a hostile and toxic culture at the department, including allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse by male colleagues.
The women outlined their experiences in a letter marked official-sensitive, detailing incidents of being spoken over during meetings, subject to pejorative language, and facing sexual harassment including intrusive staring and sexualized comments.
The accounts suggest an abusive and discriminatory workplace culture at the UK government's largest departments, with incidents occurring at both the MoD's headquarters and overseas bases.
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Family of French film icon Depardieu denounces conspiracy' amid scrutiny over sexist behaviour

Gerard Depardieu's family denounces a conspiracy against the French film star following charges of rape and scrutiny over sexist comments.
Depardieu may face disciplinary action, including potentially being stripped of the Legion of Honor, over his behavior and comments.
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Man sought for exposing himself to teen girl on Bay Ridge subway: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who exposed himself to a teenage girl on an R train in Bay Ridge.
Similar incidents have been reported in Queens and on Brooklyn trains in recent months.
Ten transit crimes and 27 non-rape sex crimes have been reported in the 68th Precinct so far this year.
www.france24.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Talking Europe - Can Europe protect its women? EU members at odds over gender-based crimes

One in three women in the EU aged 15 or over has experienced physical or sexual violence.
More than half of all women in Europe have been sexually harassed.
Several EU member states have resisted defining non-consensual sex as rape with stiff penalties.
www.france24.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Talking Europe - Can Europe protect its women? EU members at odds over gender-based crimes

One in three women in the EU aged 15 or over has experienced physical or sexual violence.
More than half of all women in Europe have been sexually harassed.
Several EU member states have resisted defining non-consensual sex as rape with stiff penalties.
WSJ
4 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Assistant

Former executive assistant to Andrew Cuomo sues him for sexual harassment.
Summons alleges continuous harassment, including groping and demeaning tasks.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

BBC drops Panorama inquiry into claims of sexual harassment by MPs

A BBC Panorama documentary commissioned to look into the internal handling of claims of widespread sexual harassment inside the Palace of Westminster has been dropped for the foreseeable future, the Observer understands, despite months of research.The prestigious investigative programme, which had been due to go out this summer, has now been removed from future broadcast schedules without any public explanation from the BBC.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Rhun ap Iorwerth appointed as leader of Plaid Cymru

Rhun ap Iorwerth has been announced as the new leader of Plaid Cymru and faces the tough job of getting the party back on track after a misogyny and harassment scandal.Despite strong calls within the party for the new leader to be a woman, ap Iorwerth was the only candidate who put his name forward.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Bar for street sexual harassment offences in England and Wales set too high, charities say

Proposals to tackle sexual harassment in the street in England and Wales do not go far enough because the bar for offences has been set too high, charities have warned.The Fawcett Society, Girl Guiding and Refuge are among organisations who say the requirement to prove perpetrators intended to cause alarm or distress undermines the provisions of two bills intended to protect women and girls going through parliament.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Gender

More women on UK boards but number of female bosses flatlines

UK businesses have improved female representation on their boards, research shows, but two-fifths of FTSE 100 firms still do not have a woman in one of their top four executive roles.The proportion of women on the boards of the 585 FTSE all-share listed companies has risen over the past year from 36% to 40%, according to the analysis of Companies House data.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Woman sexually assaulted by MP condemns Labour's complaints process

A woman who was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a Labour MP has condemned the party's complaints procedures as fake and a political stunt after the launch of a separate inquiry into claims against Geraint Davies.The former member for Hartlepool, Mike Hill, was found by a tribunal last year to have victimised his former staff member, known as Ms A, after she spurned his advances.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Female staff express fears over using Labour party's complaints procedure

Female Labour staff are said to be fearful of using the party's official complaints process, prompting concern among senior officials as a long-serving MP is suspended over allegations of sexual harassment.Labour figures have acknowledged the genuine concerns of female colleagues, and have issued a cast-iron commitment to take any action necessary that will restore faith in the party's processes.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Met Police rape culture' in schools probe ends with no charges brought

C ampaigners called for rape culture in schools to be taken more seriously after it emerged none of the claims police investigated from the Everyone's Invited movement resulted in criminal charges.Children and young people shared 50,000 testimonies of alleged rape, sex assaults and harassment on a website founded by student Soma Sara in 2020 sparking a #MeToo moment in UK schools.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Ex-employee sues CrossCountry, branch manager for sexual harassment, retaliation

A former CrossCountry Mortgage employee accused her immediate superior at a branch in Georgia of sexual harassment and said the mortgage company retaliated against her after she lodged complaints with the human resources department and federal authorities.Christina Nielsen, a former processor, claims that during her employment at CrossCountry, Alpharetta branch manager Steven Bocca subjected her to sexual comments, touched her without consent and made inappropriate solicitations.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Ex-underwriters sue UWM for retaliation, sexual harassment

Top U.S. originator United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is the target of two lawsuits filed by former underwriters alleging retaliation, a hostile workplace environment, gender/sexual harassment and failure to pay minimum wages and overtime.The company declined to comment on the accusations.According to the lawsuits filed in a U.S. district court in Michigan, the alleged events occurred amid the mortgage lender's return-to-work policy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Rhun ap Iorwerth announced as new lead of Plaid Cymru

Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially announced as the new leader of Plaid Cymru.Mr ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon (Anglesey) in the Senedd, was named as successor during a press conference in Cardiff on Friday.It follows the resignation of Adam Price last month after a report found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny and made 82 recommendations to detoxify the party.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Plaid Cymru to announce new leader after Adam Price resignation

The new leader of Plaid Cymru is to be officially announced at a press conference on Friday.Rhun ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon (Anglesey) in the Senedd, is expected to be named as successor.It follows the resignation of Adam Price last month after a report found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny and made 82 recommendations to detoxify the party.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Rhun ap Iorwerth set to become Plaid Cymru leader unopposed

The new leader of Plaid Cymru is set to be Rhun ap Iorwerth despite strong calls within the party for a woman to appointed following its misogyny scandal.Ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and is a former journalist, was a deputy leader until Adam Price stepped down as head of the party last month and is Plaid's spokesperson on health.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Widespread flaws found in Cal State system's handling of sexual misconduct cases

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

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.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Indian Politician and Former Wrestling Chief Is Charged With Harassment

After months of impassioned protest by Olympic wrestlers that drew national attention in India, the police on Thursday filed charges of sexual harassment and intimidation against a powerful ruling-party politician and former chief of India's wrestling federation.The wrestlers have accused the politician, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of harassing at least seven young women, including a minor, over the course of a decade, starting in 2012.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

A Desperate Act Reveals the Dwindling Room for Dissent in India

The Olympic wrestlers arrived on the banks of the sacred river Ganges late on Tuesday for what they had announced as a final act of desperation.Two days before, the police had violently dismantled their protest camp in New Delhi and dragged them off to detention, striking a blow against their protracted effort to bring to account a politically powerful sports official they accuse of serial sexual harassment of female wrestlers.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

City Ethics Board to seek changes to contractor oversight

Chicago's Ethics Board will look to amend the city's ethics ordinance in response to a Tribune story that detailed how several aldermen used tax dollars to pay a former top Park District official tens of thousands of dollars as a consultant after he'd had been asked to resign and placed on the district's "do not rehire" list for his role in that agency's sexual abuse lifeguard scandal.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: The pesky problems of independent consultants and aldermanic expense accounts

The municipal code of Chicago is notably explicit when it comes to aldermanic expense accounts, detailing 28 allowable categories from "holding a paper shredder event" to newspaper subscriptions to the acquisition of rain barrels.One of those permissive categories, No. 18, though, is proving dangerously vague: "Consultants or professional services incurred in connection with the performance of an alderman's official duties."
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Man jailed for sexually harassing girl, 13, as she travelled home from school

A man has been jailed for sexually harassing a teenage girl as she travelled home from school.Roger Iriri, 55, from Dagenham, was jailed for 26 weeks after pleading guilty to three counts of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Thursday, June 1.The victim, 13, was at Barking railway station just after 3pm last July when Iriri approached her.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

The Guardian Apologizes for Its Handling of Harassment Complaint

Guardian News & Media, the publisher of the Guardian and Observer newspapers, has apologized to at least one woman for its handling of her complaint that one of its star columnists, Nick Cohen, groped her in the newsroom.The company also told staff members that it was changing how it investigates sexual harassment complaints.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Television

With Hollywood Change Stagnating, a Call to Burn It Down'

BURN IT DOWN: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, by Maureen Ryan As I typed this, striking Writers Guild of America members were skipping the picket lines in New York City because of poor air quality, after smoke drifted down from wildfires in Canada.It was a grimly perfect backdrop to read Burn It Down, a new book about the pervasive moral shortcomings of Hollywood by the longtime entertainment reporter and critic Maureen Ryan.
Minchin
9 months ago
Python

Selecting a Code of Conduct for My Software Projects

Towards the end of 2011 (in the depths of Covid...), I started thinking about adding a code of conduct to my open source software projects.Github recommends adding one, somewhat similiar to how they recommend including a software license.In trying to pick a code of conduct (for my projects), it seems helpful to remember the "community", as such, is often basically me, short (in length) is generally better, and just about anything can be weaponized by bad faith actors.
Eater SF
9 months ago
Food & drink

The 8 Most Shocking Takeaways From the New Report on Hi Felicia

The whirlwind closure of Oakland's Hi Felicia on May 24 following a highly publicized burglary led to multiple reports about the difficult work environment at both the permanent restaurant that opened in 2022 and in Hi Felicia's early days as a pop-up.On Thursday, June 8, the San Francisco Chronicle detailed allegations involving sexual harassment and inappropriate comments from Hi Felicia owner and founder Imana, who goes by her first name only, as well as multiple instances of bounced or delayed paychecks.
Eater SF
9 months ago
SF food

The 8 Most Shocking Takeaways From the New Report on Hi Felicia

The whirlwind closure of Oakland's Hi Felicia on May 24 following a highly publicized burglary led to multiple reports about the difficult work environment at both the permanent restaurant that opened in 2022 and in Hi Felicia's early days as a pop-up.On Thursday, June 8, the San Francisco Chronicle detailed allegations involving sexual harassment and inappropriate comments from Hi Felicia owner and founder Imana, who goes by her first name only, as well as multiple instances of bounced or delayed paychecks.
Eater SF
9 months ago
SF food

Staff Allege Bounced Paychecks and High Turnover Plagued Oakland Restaurant Hi Felicia Ahead of Sudden Closure

Oakland restaurant Hi Felicia closed suddenly on May 24 citing a destructive break-in that apparently left the business in disarray, but now former employees tell the San Francisco Standard that issues have been brewing at the ambitious restaurant for months.Employees allege that as a result of owner Imana's mismanagement, paychecks bounced, working conditions were strained due to lack of heating and leaks in the kitchen, and that Imana was rarely in the kitchen at all.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

E. Jean Carroll's Case Reveals the Double Victimization' of Sexual Assault Survivors

You not only didn't scream out, but you started laughing?E. Jean Carroll was asked this question by Joe Tacopina, the lawyer representing Donald Trump, in her sexual assault trial against the former president.Unfortunately, Carroll isn't alone.Taylor Swift endured similar questions in her 2017 sexual assault lawsuit against a radio host.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

CBI survives confidence vote after sexual misconduct allegations

The UK's most prominent business lobby group, the Confederation of British Industry, has won support from its remaining members to continue speaking for firms after vowing to reform its culture and governance.But in a sign of the continued turmoil it faces, Rishi Sunak declined to say whether the government would resume links with the group, saying the CBI have their issue so they need to work through.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Labour to restore whip to Neil Coyle after suspension over drunken abuse

Labour is to restore the party whip to Neil Coyle after the MP was suspended for drunken abuse and making racist comments to a journalist.Coyle was suspended in February last year after a complaint by Henry Dyer, a political reporter for the Insider website who now works for the Guardian, about the behaviour of the MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark in London.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Top London school bans pupils from using sir' or miss' over cultural misogyny'

A top London state school has introduced a ban on pupils using the titles sir or miss to address headteachers, arguing the terms are deeply unequal.James Handscombe, executive principal at Harris Westminster Sixth Form and Harris Clapham Sixth Form, said the school would require students to call teachers by their names to avoid cultural misogyny.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Sunak bid to keep Johnson WhatsApps secret is likely to fail, minister admits - live

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close Sunak refuses to rule out court action against Covid Inquiry Rishi Sunak's legal bid to prevent the Covid inquiry from obtaining WhatsApp messages sent by Boris Johnson to government colleagues during the pandemic is likely to fail, a minister has admitted.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Labour suspends veteran MP over claims he sexually harassed junior colleagues

A long-serving Labour MP has been suspended over allegations he sexually harassed junior colleagues.The party has launched an investigation over claims Geraint Davies gave five young female colleagues unwanted sexual attention, first reported by Politico.The Swansea West MP has been administratively suspended from the party and had the whip removed pending the investigation.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

'Diablo IV' Review: Activision Blizzard deals old-school devilish delights

No, not the Judeo-Christian one.This Lilith is the daughter of Mephisto, one of the "Three Prime Evils," essentially making her the niece of Diablo himself.Activision Blizzard I rounded the corner of the dungeon as "Bob," my brooding fire sorcerer, hot on the trail of the demon Lilith.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Iowa governor signs bill rolling back child labor protections into law

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Friday that rolls back child labor protections by extending the hours that teens can work and the establishments where they can be employed.The state legislature passed the GOP-led bill earlier this month largely along party lines after weeks of fierce debate.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Gender

Labour peer Jan Royall: Girlguiding taught me girls can do anything'

Growing up in the 1950s in a small village in the Forest of Dean where her parents ran a newsagent, Jan Royall was told by her headteacher that she would not make it to university.But the Labour peer and principal of Somerville College, Oxford, said Girlguiding gave her the confidence to be ambitious and navigate the many challenges she later faced as a woman in Westminster.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Perpetrators promoted while female victims exit music industry, inquiry hears

The Misogyny in Music inquiry has been told women are forced out of the music industry after becoming victims of sexual harassment while perpetrators move up the workforce.On Wednesday, the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee was looking at the treatment of women and girls, including at live music events.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Dave Matthews Band's Grown-Up View of Love and Dread

Dave Matthews Band albums seesaw between joy and angst.On the home front, with a partner and family, the songs find affection, pleasure and ease.Beyond it, the wider world holds strife and dread.And looking inward can be just as troubling.Walk Around the Moon, the band's 10th studio album, opens with its title song, swinging the beat and exulting in a relationship that has saved the grateful singer: You gave me everything/Now I'm flying into this kaleidoscopic dream.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

SNP could have handled things better' in North Lanarkshire Yousaf

The SNP's issues in North Lanarkshire could have been handled better, Humza Yousaf has admitted, following the resignation of former council leader Jordan Linden.The First Minister said there would be an investigation into how the party handled complaints about Mr Linden, who faced allegations of sexual harassment.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Sam Zell, real estate tycoon who led Tribune Co. to bankruptcy, dies at 81

Sam Zell, the proudly foul-mouthed real estate tycoon whose daring buyout of the Tribune Co., the publisher of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, was riddled by mismanagement, allegations of sexual harassment and financial calamity that ultimately sent the company into bankruptcy, died May 18 at 81.
Equity Group Investments, his Chicago-based company, said he died following complications from a brief illness.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

New Allegations Emerge About the Work Environment at Hollywood's Horses Restaurant

New information has surfaced in the divorce between Horses co-chef-owners Will Aghajanian and Liz Johnson, one day after the first broke the story.The Hollywood Reporter has published additional details from the restraining order filings, including alleged accounts of how workers at Horses were affected by the owners as they were compelled to work on the same premises.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Girls

Opinion | A Generation of Women Named for Connie Chung

Image Connie Chung, center, is one of the most famous Asian women in the U.S. Credit...Connie Aramaki for The New York Times To the Editor: Re I Got My Name From Connie Chung.So Did They, by Connie Wang (Opinion guest essay, May 14), about the many Asian women named after the TV journalist: It feels strange to know that there are so many Asian Connies out there, all close in age range in our 30s and 40s.
Eater NY
10 months ago
NYC food

Following Allegations at LA's Horses, a Manhattan Expansion Is in Flux

Chumley's may not become Froggy's - at least anytime soon.The storied West Village speakeasy - that since Prohibition had been a famous watering hole where F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner at one time or another sidled up to the bar - has been on track to become a new venture called Froggy's, with chefs Liz Johnson and Will Aghajanian at the helm.
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