Category: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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Sexual harassment Army secretary: Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault
U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy says Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the ArmyBy ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press/Report for AmericaAugust 6, 2020, 8:38 PM3 min readAUSTIN, Texas — Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary…
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Sexual harassment Today in History
Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2020. There are 147 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb code-named “Little Boy” on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths.…
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Sexual harassment Lawmaker arrest spotlights UK Parliament’s sex abuse problem
The weekend arrest of a British lawmaker accused of rape and the sexual assault conviction of a former legislator last week are increasing pressure on Britain’s political leaders to confront a political culture that has often let abuse go uncheckedBy JILL LAWLESS Associated PressAugust 3, 2020, 2:40 PM4 min readLONDON — The weekend arrest of…
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Sexual harassment Army veteran on role in Vanessa Guillen justice movement and her own sexual assault
Vanessa Guillen’s family marked a milestone in their journey seeking justice for her killing Wednesday when they marched from the U.S. Capitol Hill to the White House to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the military. As the U.S. army specialist’s sister, Lupe Guillen, spoke out about her sister at the National Mall in hopes…
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Sexual harassment Placido Domingo to receive lifetime award in Austria
Placido Domingo will make his first public appearance since recovering from coronavirus to accept a lifetime achievement award in Austria next weekBy COLLEEN BARRY Associated PressJuly 31, 2020, 1:25 PM3 min readSOAVE, Italy — Placido Domingo will make his first public appearance since recovering from coronavirus to accept a lifetime achievement award in Austria next…
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Sexual harassment Family of slain Texas soldier pushes for change near Capitol
The family of a slain soldier found dead near the Texas Army base where she was stationed has taken their story directly to President Donald TrumpBy ACACIA CORONADO and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated PressJuly 30, 2020, 9:26 PM4 min readWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was…
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Sexual harassment Court says Judd can sue Weinstein for sexual harassment
A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Harvey WeinsteinBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment WriterJuly 29, 2020, 7:37 PM3 min readLOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court on Wednesday restored a major part of Ashley Judd’s lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, finding that the producer had power over the actor which…
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Sexual harassment Family of Vanessa Guillen to meet Trump, discusses support for bill
Guillen’s remains were found in late June after she went missing in April.July 30, 2020, 7:48 PM10 min read Family members of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen traveled from Texas to Washington, D.C., on Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump to ask for his support and bring awareness to the #IAmVanessaGuillen bill. The…
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Sexual harassment Army ready to begin broad review at Fort Hood in wake of Guillen murder
Members of an independent panel to conduct review of command climate are named.July 30, 2020, 3:08 PM7 min read The Army has named the five members of the independent panel that will soon review the command climate and culture at Fort Hood, Texas, in the wake of Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s murder and her family’s claims…
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Sexual harassment Prosecutors: ‘Alarming’ that Maxwell may publicize victims
Prosecutors say they fear that some witnesses in the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend may face harassment and intimidation if defense lawyers can identify them publiclyBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressJuly 28, 2020, 11:33 PM3 min readNEW YORK — Some witnesses in the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend may face harassment and intimidation…