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SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
16 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

CNN Legal Expert Warns Prosecutors to Avoid Landmine in Swalwell Sexual Assault Case

Prosecutors must carefully investigate allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, focusing on consent and corroborating evidence.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
11 hours ago

Swalwell to Resign from Congress Instead of Risking Expulsion

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and criminal sexual assault, ending his gubernatorial campaign in California.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

CNN's Anderson Cooper Shocked When Scaramucci Expresses Sympathy for Eric Swalwell: My Heart Goes Out to Him'

Anthony Scaramucci expressed sympathy for Eric Swalwell amid allegations of misconduct, suggesting he focus on personal issues after resigning from Congress.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
16 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

CNN Legal Expert Warns Prosecutors to Avoid Landmine in Swalwell Sexual Assault Case

Prosecutors must carefully investigate allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, focusing on consent and corroborating evidence.
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

"There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all," Gonzales said in a social media post. "When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office."
US news
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
18 hours ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Mike Madrid Tells CNN Dems Having 'Come to Jesus Moment'

The Democratic Party faces challenges following sexual misconduct allegations against frontrunner Eric Swalwell in California's gubernatorial race.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Melissa Gilbert denies being naive' or complicit' in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

I know this man in my bones. No one knows him better than I do. I am 100% confident he will be exonerated while preparing for all possible outcomes.
Television
#cancel-culture
Humor
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Getting 'Cancelled' Only Takes a Couple Years to Wear Off, Apparently

Cancel culture is ineffective as evidenced by Louis C.K.'s return to comedy after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Medicine
fromwww.espn.com
1 week ago

Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact - ESPN

Former NC State sports medicine director's conduct was deemed unwelcome, pervasive, and severe, raising concerns for years before a Title IX investigation was initiated.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Catholic priests say sexual abuse law "violates their religious freedom" - LGBTQ Nation

The law says consent cannot truly be given in those circumstances due to the power imbalance, and it also applies to a professor and a student, or a boss and an employee, or a therapist and a client.
Law
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICC Chief Prosecutor Khan cleared of sexual misconduct by judges: Report

Karim Khan has been cleared of all wrongdoing after an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Ally Warns Begala Be Careful' When He Brings Up Trump Sexual Abuse Case

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna warned Paul Begala to be cautious discussing sexual assault claims against Trump, highlighting potential risks of similar accusations against him.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez

The New York Times investigation revealed Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls for years while leading the United Farm Workers, with survivors staying silent for decades due to fear of harming the movement and disbelief.
Philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
4 weeks ago

On Cancelling and Repair Revisited

Restorative justice in academia requires perpetrators to genuinely restore victims rather than merely rehabilitate their own reputations through aggressive legal tactics.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BA pilot arrested over claims he secretly made sexual videos of woman

A 31-year-old man on suspicion of voyeurism when asked about reports that a BA pilot had been accused of filming sex sessions with up to 16 women without their consent, before sharing the footage online. The Met said the arrest, on Thursday, came after a woman in her 20s alleged that videos had been taken of her and then distributed without her consent.
UK news
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Jury Finds 'Party Mom' Guilty of 16 Felonies, 31 Misdemeanors for Hosting Teen Drinking Parties in Los Gatos

Shannon O'Connor was convicted of 59 of 63 charges for hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens at her mansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, including sexual misconduct and child endangerment offenses.
#institutional-accountability
fromProPublica
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings

Non-profit organizations
fromProPublica
1 month ago

New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings

New York's attorney general is investigating Columbia University's institutional response to allowing predatory OB-GYN Robert Hadden to continue practicing despite decades of warnings about sexual misconduct.
Higher education
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UCD students stage protest calling for change after circulation of intimate image of student

UCD students rallied to demand systemic changes in how universities handle sexual misconduct and gender-based harm, sparked by an intimate image circulation incident.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer

Texas Republican congressman Tony Gonzales ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with deceased former staff member, though will complete current term.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales Admits to Affair With Staffer Regina Ann Santos-Aviles

I made a mistake, and I had a lapse in judgment, and there was a lack of faith, and I take full responsibility for those actions. Since then, I've reconciled with my wife, Angel. I've asked God to forgive me, which he has. And my faith is as strong as ever.
US politics
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police chief knows women still do not trust the force after Everard murder

Met Police Commissioner reports 1,500 officers removed since 2022 for misconduct including inappropriate behavior toward women, while acknowledging trust rebuilding requires time following Sarah Everard's murder by officer Wayne Couzens.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Crispin Glover denies ex-girlfriend's battery and assault allegations

The complaint resulted from a 'disturbing series of incidents in which Jane Doe was essentially held captive and used for sex and free labor by Mr. Glover under false pretenses,' it is alleged.
Film
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French court sentences man for upskirting in Senate

Former Senate adviser given one-year suspended sentence for up-skirt photographs, fired and banned from the Senate, and ordered to undergo psychological treatment.
#evan-dando
#jeffrey-epstein
fromDefector
4 months ago
Higher education

Larry Summers Recedes From Public Life Due To His Gross Emails With Jeffrey Epstein | Defector

fromDefector
4 months ago
Higher education

Larry Summers Recedes From Public Life Due To His Gross Emails With Jeffrey Epstein | Defector

Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Has Longtime Fans Crashing Out

The Kiwami 3 remake has alienated fans through cut quests, story retcons, and casting an actor who admitted sexual assault, damaging the series' reputation.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay coach charged with having sex with student

A 49-year-old former Kennedy High School volleyball coach, Timothy Logan, was charged with multiple sex-related crimes involving a minor and arrested; bail set at $225,000.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

The Court of Appeal dismissed the GMC's challenge, allowing transplant surgeon James Gilbert to return to practice despite findings of sexual harassment.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Twelve-year ban for 'misogynistic' women's coach

Ex-Sutton Coldfield Town Women's boss Ryan Hamilton used social media platforms Snapchat and WhatsApp to send pictures of his genitals as well as videos of himself masturbating, while telling the women directly that he wanted to have sex in places such as the changing room. It was also said he adopted a "verbally aggressive and bullying management style", which saw him "belittling and humiliating" people to the point they no longer wished to play for the fourth-tier side.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ex-prison officer jailed after performing sex act on inmate

Judge Anthony Cartin remarked that Pinckard's offending was "only discovered because of a clumsy mistake," adding: "An officer gathering evidence found evidence from your camera." He noted that her camera "had been activated during the intimate encounter." Judge Cartin further stated: "The offence wasn't a one-off it went on for a number of months and the card was sent." In jailing Pinckard, he concluded that her "conduct diminishes the public confidence in the criminal justice system."
UK news
#teacher-misconduct
California
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Testimony at Trial of Los Gatos 'Party Mom' Shannon O'Connor Just as Lurid and Gross as You'd Imagine

A Los Gatos mother allegedly hosted pandemic-era teen parties where minors drank heavily and engaged in unsafe sexual behavior, resulting in a criminal trial.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Reality TV's Tony McCollister kept away from allegedly sexually abused dogs

Tony McCollister was ordered to stay at least 500 feet from animals and children after accusations of sexual misconduct involving a minor and animals.
US news
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Bay Area school supervisor allegedly demanded sex acts from student

A 36-year-old Bay Area high school safety supervisor was arrested for allegedly demanding sexual acts from and holding a student against her will.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Rape Allegation Rocks Major Biglaw Firm - Above the Law

A senior DLA Piper partner allegedly raped, assaulted, and strangled a junior associate, exploiting power imbalance and an alleged history of known misconduct.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Spain's ruling socialist party accused of failing to act on sexual misconduct by senior men

Spain's ruling Socialist party faces reputational damage after internal sexual misconduct allegations were ignored, prompting resignations and urgent efforts to reassert feminist credentials.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
4 months ago

Former Bay Area high school teacher accused of harassment, inappropriate behavior with students sues school

Former Sonoma Academy teacher Marco Morrone sued the school, seeking compensation, objecting to a confidential settlement and alleging school culture enabled unfounded claims.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Former Mass. high school wrestling coach convicted of attempting to send obscene material to minor

Former Burlington High School wrestling coach Stephen Lemelin was convicted for sending sexually explicit messages and photos to an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

South Bay cardiologist disciplined for sexual misconduct involving patient

Cardiologist Mohammed Habeeb Ahmed lost his license for two months and is on probation until 2032 for inappropriate sexual touching of a female patient.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount after reports of Trump intervening

Ratner was accused of numerous instances of sexual assault in 2017, which derailed his career. He sued Melanie Kohler, a former employee of the Endeavor Talent Agency who alleged the director preyed on her at a club and raped her at the home of Robert Evans, the famed Hollywood producer, for defamation after she came forward; the two settled in 2018.
Film
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Why One Political Office Is So Mired in Scandals

State lieutenant governorships, often low‑duty positions, have produced a disproportionate number of recent scandals, suggesting idleness can foster corruption and misconduct.
fromDefector
4 months ago

The NWSL Received 43 Complaints In 2024, And Five In The First Half Of This Year, Public Records Show | Defector

When the National Women's Soccer League settled with three separate attorneys general earlier this year-following investigations by all three into the league's years of failure to prevent or adequately respond to player reports of harassment and sexual misconduct-the agreement came with several requirements. One was that the league would pay $5 million to players who were abused. Another was a mandate for the league to submit regular reports to the three AGs about what it was doing to keep the abuse from happening again,
Soccer (FIFA)
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Former MAGA Judge Josh Kindred Finally Gets The Disbarment He So Richly Deserves - Above the Law

Joshua Kindred, a former federal judge, was disbarred by the Alaska Supreme Court for sexual misconduct, ethical violations, and failure to respond to disciplinary proceedings.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

American Anglican archbishop suspended after sexual misconduct allegations

Anglican Church in North America archbishop Stephen Wood was suspended and inhibited pending investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, potentially facing an ecclesiastical trial.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

No charges for couple accused of sex acts on JetBlue flight

Florida prosecutors dropped felony charges against a Connecticut couple accused of performing sexual acts on a JetBlue flight after minors allegedly witnessed the behavior.
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
5 months ago

Mendocino County reporter accused of sending sexual messages to 17-year-old, police say

A Mendocino County news reporter was arrested Monday on suspicion of making sexual comments on social media toward a 17-year-old Ukiah High School student, police said. Matt LaFever, 37, was taken into custody around 7 a.m. at his Hopland home following an investigation that began Oct. 16, according to the Ukiah Police Department. He is suspected of knowingly annoying or molesting a minor a misdemeanor under California law that applies to sexually motivated behavior toward someone under 18
US news
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Ex-NHL star Kesler faces sexual conduct charges

Kesler pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct Monday in Bloomfield Hills District Court, according to court records. Kesler posted $50,000 bond and was ordered not to leave the state of Michigan without court permission. His next scheduled court appearance is set for Nov. 6. Kesler has denied the charges, which were filed last Thursday and stem from an alleged incident on Jan. 1 in Orchard Lake, Michigan, according to court records.
National Hockey League
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Prison sergeant charged with lewd acts against two girls

Former California correctional sergeant William Daniel Eberly faces multiple charges of forcible lewd acts and lewd acts involving minors from 2020–2024.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Nurse struck off for racist and sexual comments to colleagues

Paul Bryan Vogler, a former prison nurse, was struck off for racist, sexually inappropriate and far-right conduct toward colleagues and patients across multiple prisons.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Teacher banned from the classroom for life after telling pupil she had a nice a***'

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UK news
#louis-ck
National Football League
fromwww.espn.com
6 months ago

Jets sued by former executive over alleged retaliation - ESPN

A former Jets vice president alleges she and her husband were fired in retaliation after sexual misconduct allegations were made against team president Hymie Elhai.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Minnesota man posed as high schooler to play on football team

White Bear Lake Area High School principal Russell Reetz wrote in a letter to parents that an adult person had provided fraudulent documentation and a false identity to enroll in the school. The school did not name the suspect, but KSTP identified him as 22-year-old Kevin Luebke. Luebke enrolled as a homeless unaccompanied youth under the false identity of Kevin C. Perry Jr., according to White Bear Lake Area School Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. He was enrolled from Sept. 3 to Sept. 29.
US news
Law
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Brookline police release images of alleged 'peeping tom' who committed lewd act

Brookline police seek help identifying an alleged peeping tom who reportedly looked into a home while masturbating on Sept. 23 near Gerry Road.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

New guidance on doctors' sexual misconduct cases

New MPTS guidance adds sanctions bandings and clearer seriousness assessments to promote consistent, proportionate tribunal decisions in sexual misconduct cases.
#medical-misconduct
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are not being struck off, research finds

UK doctors who are guilty of sexual misconduct are not being appropriately sanctioned due to weak disciplinary processes, research reveals. Nearly a quarter (24%) of doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct were handed suspensions but allowed to continue working in medicine, according to analysis of fitness to practice tribunals by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS). This is despite the regulator, the General Medical Council (GMC), recommending they be struck off the medical register.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Managing workplace risks and resolving allegation disputes

Addressing sexual allegation disputes effectively is crucial for maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. Employers must navigate these sensitive situations with tact and efficiency to protect both their employees and the organisation. Engaging legal experts can offer guidance on complex legal matters, ensuring that all actions are compliant with current laws. By prioritising proactive measures, businesses can safeguard their reputation while fostering a positive workplace culture. In particular, consulting with indecent images solicitors can provide specialised advice in navigating these intricate issues.
Business
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Gym owner says she reported grooming concerns about coach years before arrest in sex abuse case

Multiple warnings about Sean Gardner's grooming and alleged abuse were reported to gymnastics authorities and academy leadership, yet he remained employed and was later arrested.
fromConsequence
7 months ago

Bryan Singer Directed New Film About Israeli Occupation Starring Jon Voight

In 2017, while directing Bohemian Rhapsody amid chaotic conditions and repeated absences from set, Singer was fired from the production, which was ultimately completed by filmmaker Dexter Fletcher. Still, Singer's name remained on the project, which went on to gross more than $910 million worldwide and win four Oscars.
Film
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

South Shore man charged for taking upskirt photos in 2 stores

A Hanover man was arrested and arraigned Monday after allegedly taking "upskirt" photos of women inside two stores, police said. Aedan Ford, 44, was charged with two counts of photographing intimate parts of a child, two counts of photographing an unsuspecting nude person, and assault, the Hingham Police Department said in a Facebook post. Ford pleaded guilty to all charges, court documents show. Attorney information for Ford was not immediately available Monday night. Ford allegedly took upskirt photos of women inside of the Derby Street Whole Foods on Aug. 18, according to police.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Women's groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom

Clarke claimed the allegations published by the Guardian after an investigation were false and he had been the victim of an unlawful conspiracy. During the five-week civil case, 26 witnesses gave evidence against him, detailing allegations of bullying and professional and sexual misconduct. On Friday, Mrs Justice Steyn rejected Clarke's claims, ruling the Guardian had proved both its defences: truth and public interest.
Media industry
#noel-clarke
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Settlement seems imminent as hairstylist seeks dismissal of sexual abuse lawsuit against Skip Bayless, Fox

"is a strong indication that a settlement has been reached."
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