The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Misconduct

United Airlines Passenger Accused of Masturbating While Watching Porn During First-Class Flight

A California woman has criticised United Airlines after alleging a passenger masturbated beside her on an overnight flight, while the airline apologised and banned him pending an investigation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

Former MIT scientist wins $6 million in sexual misconduct suit by younger female colleague, says predator tag damaged career while it was a consensual relationship

A Boston court exonerated former MIT scientist David Sabatini, 58, of sexual misconduct allegations brought by former colleague Kristin Knouse and asked Knouse to pay Sabatini $6 million in damages. Sabatini lost his job after Knouse brought the allegations and claimed that Sabatini pressured her into a relationship starting in…

The Times of India · Oct 20

'Showing Her Pen*s': Transgender Egyptian Convicted of Killing Two Children Accused of Harassing Women in Swedish Prison

Female inmates at Sweden's Ystad prison have accused Lily Abdelshahed of sexual misconduct, but the allegations remain unproven and a police investigation was closed for insufficient evidence.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Denial of Pistol Permit Based on Allegedly "Unsubstantiated" Past Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Child Abuse

The government's argument, which the court apparently found persuasive: "The denial was not arbitrary but based on documented allegations, even if unsubstantiated."

Reason · Oct 5

Before Cornell turmoil, successive US administrations seesawed in attitudes towards campus assaults

Federal government has struggled to affect lasting change in how accusers and accused are treated in higher education

The Guardian - US · Oct 4

Cornell’s sexual assault case: Expulsions, suspensions and ‘reflection papers’

At Cornell University, disciplinary action against seven fraternity members accused of sexual misconduct ranged from expulsion and suspension to a requirement that some of the men study sexual harassment and write “reflection papers” on their conduct, according to disciplinary records obtained by the New York Times.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Indian hockey umpire sent back from Asian Games after sexual harassment complaint

Hockey umpire Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent home from the Asian Games following multiple sexual misconduct complaints. Allegations included misbehavior towards a female hockey official and a hotel staff member. Hockey India reported that Sangha's return occurred two days prior to the article's publication. Previous complaints against him were…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama’s sexual misconduct claims

West Ham co-owner and former pornographer lodges high court claim over episode, in which several women accused him of abusing power

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Secret ‘sex assault list’ warns women, names 100-plus alleged predators in Silicon Valley

A private list containing names of individuals accused of sexual misconduct is circulating among women in Silicon Valley. This document serves as an informal warning system for women navigating the tech ecosystem. Multiple women have shared experiences of sexual assault and reluctance to report due to career risks. Concerns are…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Crispin Odey loses challenge over City ban after sexual misconduct allegations

Mr Odey took legal action against the regulator over the ban and its decision to fine him.

Evening Standard · Sep 14