Labour MP Chris Matheson resigns over ‘unwanted sexual advances’ Move will trigger byelection in Chester after panel finds he breached Commons’ sexual misconduct policy The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022
NYC jury clears Kevin Spacey of Anthony Rapp’s allegations in civil sex abuse trial NEW YORK — A Manhattan jury on Thursday determined Kevin Spacey should not be held liable for Anthony Rapp’s decades-old sexual misconduct allegations. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
NYC jury clears Kevin Spacey of Anthony Rapp’s battery allegations in civil sex abuse trial NEW YORK — A Manhattan jury on Thursday determined that Kevin Spacey should not be held liable for Anthony Rapp’s decades-old sexual misconduct allegations. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Ex-RTE presenter Eoghan McDermott gets back his old gig on Love Island Australia after being falsely accused of sexual misconduct The presenter was forced to step back from work after the allegations were made Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Hundreds of Met officers should be sacked for misconduct, says new commissioner Sir Mark Rowley was speaking after a heavily critical review found some staff are getting away with criminal behaviour and misconduct. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Tom Krasovic: Alex Morgan, Wave react to NWSL-abuse report on cusp of playoff match this weekend SAN DIEGO — Between the Wave's season finale Sept. 30 and the upcoming playoff game Sunday night in Mission Valley, a bombshell report was released that chronicled alleged abusive behavior, sexual misconduct and predation in the National Women's Soccer League before the San Diego team's arrival. Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022
Plaintiff’s Attorney Explains Why Lawsuit Was Filed Against Watson This is the 26th lawsuit to be filed against the Browns quarterback that alleges sexual misconduct. He currently only faces two active cases. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022
Beck becomes second supporting artist to quit Arcade Fire tour after Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations Beck did not cite a reason for leaving the tour The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022
NFL Releases Statement Addressing New Deshaun Watson Lawsuit A 26th lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct was filed against the Browns quarterback Thursday. Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2022
Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegations The office of Virginia's attorney general has handed off jurisdiction in a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuses at a hospital that serves vulnerable children The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley resigns, says he lost confidence in board Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley announced his resignation on Thursday, saying he has "lost confidence" in the East Lansing school's board of trustees. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
Renaissance Faire King & Queen are Limited-Purpose Publick Figures From Amor v. Conover, decided yesterday by Judge John Gallagher (E.D. Pa.): [Plaintiffs'] allegations arise following Defendant's participation in the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival as a paying guest. Plaintiffs Dr. Amor and Ms. Amor are both performance directors at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. In addition to his Renaissance Festival involvement, Plaintiff… Reason · Oct 13, 2022
Abuse in women's soccer was no secret Many players saw the NWSL's abuse problem, but only a handful reported it. "Bystander training" might have helped Salon · Oct 12, 2022
Commentary: How do we stop sexual misconduct in health care? Chaperones are one solution Last week, Columbia University and its affiliated hospitals announced a $165 million settlement to 147 patients who accused a male gynecologist of sexual abuse. The recent settlement follows an agreement last year awarding $71.5 million to 79 other patients for misconduct by the same doctor. The physician, Robert Hadden, pleaded… Chicago Tribune · Oct 12, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2022 U.S. Soccer President: More Abuse Cases Emerged After NWSL Report Cindy Parlow Cone announced new reports came to light in the wake of an investigation that uncovered systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 NWSL abuse report ‘horrifying to read’ – Megan Rapinoe An independent investigation published its report on Monday saying verbal abuse and sexual misconduct were ‘systemic’ in the American league
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 Whistleblower: Hundreds left FBI over misconduct in 20 years A U.S. senator says a whistleblower has alleged that an internal review found 665 FBI personnel have resigned or retired to avoid accountability in misconduct probes over the past two decades
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022 Abuse in women's professional soccer was an 'open secret' – the 'bystander effect' and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out An investigation has found that widespread abuse of players in U.S. women’s professional soccer existed despite some of the behavior of coaches being “an open secret.”
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 Kevin Spacey faces civil trial on sexual assault claims Kevin Spacey is heading to court to defend himself in a lawsuit filed by Anthony Rapp, the actor who was the first in a string of people to publicly accuse the “House of Cards” star of sexual misconduct
Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2022 NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Owner as Chairman of Board The move comes on the heels of a stunning report that uncovered details of alleged sexual misconduct involving former coach Rory Dames.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022 Lindsey Horan: NWSL report must not be end point to abuse investigation ‘It’s not just the NWSL, this is women’s football in general,’ warned the US international after the Sally Yates report revealed emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across multiple teams
The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2022 USWNT players ‘horrified, exhausted and really angry’ after NWSL abuse report US captain Becky Sauerbrunn has demanded radical reform after an investigation found sexual misconduct had become systemic in North America
WEKU · Oct 4, 2022 5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints.
WEKU · Oct 3, 2022 Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022 Report finds sexual misconduct and emotional abuse is ‘systemic’ in US women’s soccer A year-long independent investigation into abuse and sexual misconduct in women’s soccer in the US has delivered a damning verdict