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#UsToo: How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting sexual misconduct and abuse of power harder for Jewish and Muslim women

October 2023 marks the anniversary of #MeToo: six years since actor Alyssa Milano’s tweet calling for women to speak out about experiences of abuse went viral and helped launch a global movement. Ever since, #MeToo has been shorthand for people’s experiences with sexual harassment and assault, from film sets and…

The Conversation

Who is Peter Bone? Tory MP suspended for six weeks for bullying and sexual misconduct

The 70-year-old has served as the Wellingborough MP since 2005

Evening Standard

Peter Bone: Tory MP faces six week suspension for bullying and sexual misconduct

Peter Bone “trapped” a member of staff in a Madrid hotel room and exposed himself, Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel found

Evening Standard

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Tory MP faces six-week suspension amid sexual misconduct accusations

A CONSERVATIVE MP could face being ousted by his constituents after a Westminster committee recommended a six-week suspension from…

The National (Scotland)

Brexiteer Tory MP who ‘exposed himself to staff member and trapped him in hotel bathroom’ facing suspension

Peter Bone, who denies the allegations, was also found to have ‘repeatedly pressurised’ employee to give him a massage in the office

The Independent UK

Tory Peter Bone facing suspension over finding of bullying and sexual misconduct

The finding by Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel said he ‘committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct’.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe FA investigating women’s team coach over sexual misconduct allegations

The Zimbabwe FA is investigating a member of its senior women’s coaching team over allegations of sexual misconduct against female colleagues

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Wealth management arm of Crispin Odey group to be wound down

Odey Asset Management was thrown into turmoil after allegations of sexual misconduct against its founder

The Guardian - UK

#TheyLied Plaintiff Suing for Defamation Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations Can't Use Subpoena to Unmask Pro-Defendant GoFundMe Organizers

"The subpoena is ... a classic ‘fishing expedition’ in constitutionally protected waters.”

Reason

Brickbat: Watch What You Print

In the United Kingdom, the Society of Editors, which represents newspaper and magazine editors, has criticized Attorney General Victoria Prentis for warning media outlets that their coverage of sexual misconduct claims against actor Russell Brand could amount to contempt of court. Under British law, it is illegal to publish material…

Reason

Matt Gaetz denies ‘urban legend’ that he moved to oust McCarthy for failing to stop sexual misconduct ethics probe

Mr Gaetz is facing a House Committee inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct, use of illegal drugs, and misuse of funds

The Independent UK

Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

Former elite fencer Kirsten Hawkes feels let down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after filing a complaint to the agency formed in 2017 to combat sexual misconduct in Olympic sports

The Independent UK

Historical sexual harassment claims not acted on by doctors’ watchdog

The five-year rule, which puts time limit on reporting sex assaults and rape, allows doctors who may be guilty to continue practising

The Guardian - UK

Chicago agency finds no wrongdoing in probe of officers' alleged sex misconduct with migrants

Chicago’s police oversight agency says it has closed an investigation into allegations that city officers engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants housed at police stations

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No evidence Chicago cops engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants, probe finds

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Friday said investigators were unable to find any victims of the alleged abuse.

The Independent UK

Bars to stop selling alcohol on US base in Antartica after rampant sexual harassment revealed

The policy shift comes after sexual misconduct claims at McMurdo Station surfaced

The Independent UK

Rick and Morty co-creator breaks silence on Justin Roiland accusations: ‘I’m ashamed and heartbroken’

Roiland is accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women

The Conversation

Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a 'thicker skin' bias

People think sexual harassment and domestic abuse are less harmful for women in poverty than for higher-income women, according to four studies involving 3,052 Americans conducted by my colleagues and me. We also found that people believe women in poverty require less help and support when experiencing these kinds of…

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Chicago Park District pays almost $2 million to 3 former lifeguards after misconduct, hazing claims

Documents obtained by WBEZ show officials have settled — without full public disclosure — cases of supervisors’ sexual misconduct at the city’s beaches and pools.

The Guardian - UK

CBI secures emergency funding to stave off potential collapse

Members fled business lobby group after sexual misconduct allegations leaving it with £3m hole in its finances

The Guardian - US

Chicago police investigated over alleged sexual misconduct with asylum seekers

Reports that an officer allegedly impregnated an 18-year-old and another had ‘sexual contact with an underage female migrant’

The Times of India

Olympic medalist Aja Evans accuses US bobsled team doctor of sexual misconduct in lawsuit

NEW DELHI: Aja Evans, a bronze medallist in the bobsled event at the 2014 Winter Olympics, has filed a complaint alleging that a physician on Team USA's medical staff sexually assaulted and harassed her for almost ten years while she was receiving treatment.

The Guardian - US

The Browns sold their souls to sign Deshaun Watson. The results are not pretty

Cleveland gave up $230m, three first-round draft picks and their dignity for the quarterback. They’ve been rewarded with one of the league’s biggest flops

The Independent UK

‘Sound of Freedom’ inspiration was accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, report says

Tim Ballard resigned from Operation Underground Railroad in June

The Conversation

Surgery is facing its #MeToo moment – here's what needs to be done now

As the NHS seeks to heal and care, it now faces a challenge of introspection, driven by alarming revelations. Research released this week has shone a harsh light on the widespread issue of sexual misconduct within the surgical profession, causing ripples of shock and outrage throughout the UK.

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