62 h. ago Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola: ‘It is very important for people to speak out’

Woman who testified at producer’s trial says despite mixed verdict she is proud to have stood up and told her story Victims of sexual crimes and #MeToo harassment have, on multiple fronts, seen setbacks in the US in recent months.The movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is now looking at a third trial on sexual assault charges after previous cases delivered mixed results for his victims. A high-profile case of federal racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking against the rapper Sean Combs returned a verdict only on lesser charges. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Fox employee claims she was fired in retaliation for accusing boss of sexual assault in shocking lawsuit

‘Our client endured the unimaginable – she was the victim of sexual violence, harassment, and blatant retaliation from executives who sadly chose to shield abusers, rather than protect employees,’ the accuser’s lawyer told The Independent.

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1 week ago Utah therapist convinced ‘vulnerable’ patient to strip down and do handstands in front of him under ‘guise of’ counseling, authorities say

Shawn Talbot, 55, was fired from Utah Valley Counseling over unrelated sexual abuse and harassment allegations

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2 w. ago Bryan Kohberger sends note to prison guard demanding transfer after receiving sickest threat imaginable

The Daily Mail revealed last week that the criminology student turned quadruple killer has not been having an easy time settling into his new home inside the Idaho Maximum Security Institution.

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2 w. ago Fury as school boys who confronted trans student using their bathroom are suspended for sexual harassment

The decision followed a months-long investigation into a video - recorded by a female student who identifies as male - that captured the boys expressing discomfort over the 'girl' being there.

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2 w. ago Alex Salmond ally says his widow should drop plan to sue SNP Government over botched sexual harassment probe

EXCLUSIVE: Chris McEleny said he does not believe the former First Minister would have pushed ahead with legal action.

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2 w. ago Coronation Street legend Sarah Platt dealt devastating blow as exit 'sealed'

Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) with threatened with a 'sexual harassment' complaint on Monday's edition of Coronation Street after a meeting with a client went wrong

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2 w. ago Alex Salmond's widow suing government over botched sexual harassment probe into late husband

Moira’s determination to pursue the case has been galvanised by criticism of her late husband in Nicola Sturgeon’s book.

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2 w. ago TV meteorologist details extraordinary sexualized pressure she was subjected to by boss who was regarded an industry legend in bombshell lawsuit

Minnesota meteorologist Wren Clair says she was subjected to years of sexual harassment including lewd remarks about her body while on the air with KSTP-TV in a blistering new lawsuit.

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2 w. ago TV meteorologist pressured to wear tight dresses instead of pants and scolded for dying blonde hair brown by sexist boss, lawsuit claims

Minnesota meteorologist Wren Clair says she was subjected to years of sexual harassment including lewd remarks about her body while on the air with KSTP-TV in a blistering new lawsuit.

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2 w. ago Blake Lively has described the ongoing pressure she feels from what she calls a "smear campaign" by her former It Ends With Us co

The actress, 37, filed a lawsuit in December against Justin, 41, his Wayfarer Studios team, their publicist and PR representatives, alleging sexual harassment.

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3 w. ago Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising

Undercover female officers deployed in pilot scheme to tackle catcalling, resulting in 18 arrestsEighteen people have been arrested after a police force sent out female undercover officers posing as joggers to catch men harassing women while they are out exercising.A pilot operation from Surrey police deployed female officers in running gear during rush hour to expose how often women are harassed. The pilot has resulted in 18 arrests for offences such as harassment, sexual assault and theft. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Telling a female colleague they dress conservatively could get you fired for sexual harassment

Describing a colleague as 'conservative' could be interpreted as 'frumpy' and a male employee who makes such a remark is guilty of 'objectifying' his co-worker.

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3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond could have leaked probe against him and addresses conspiracy claim

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed what she “found hardest to come to terms with” as Alex Salmond was accused of sexual harassment by several women.

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