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thehindu.comHarvey Weinstein’s Third New York Rape Trial Ends in Mistrial
A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the 74-year-old former film producer raped Jessica Mann in 2013. The case, brought by the Manhattan district attorney’s office, marked Weinstein’s third trial in New York. He was convicted in his first trial in 2020 on charges…
The Boston GlobeHarvey Weinstein Returns to Court as Jury Deliberates in Rape Retrial
Harvey Weinstein, 74, appeared in a New York courtroom Thursday after reporting chest pains the previous day. Jurors resumed deliberations in his rape retrial after reviewing testimony from accuser Jessica Mann and a prosecution timeline of evidence. The case stems from a 2013 en…
reason.comHouse Launches Bipartisan Review of Sexual Misconduct Reporting After Resignations of Two Lawmakers
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to announce a working group focused on improving how the House handles sexual misconduct claims. The move follows last month's resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid separate controversies.
Washington ExaminerCongresswomen Launch Bipartisan Task Force on Sexual Misconduct After Recent Lawmaker Resignations
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Rep. Kat Cammack announced plans for a task force to overhaul how the House handles sexual misconduct allegations after recent resignations. The lawmakers, chairs of their parties' women's caucuses, described current anti-harassment training as ina…
theweek.comHouse Ethics Committee Releases Update on Investigation of Rep. Cory Mills
A House Ethics investigative subcommittee has issued more than 20 subpoenas and contacted dozens of witnesses as it examines allegations of sexual misconduct, dating violence, campaign finance violations and improper financial dealings against a Florida GOP congressman.
nbcnews.com**FBI Investigating Deaths and Disappearances of Multiple US Scientists**
Multiple House Republicans are under investigation or have resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct with staff, prompting fresh criticism of the House Ethics Committee and calls for stronger rules. Republican women lawmakers have led demands for accountability, releasing da…
ABC NewsRep. Nancy Mace Releases Names From Congressional Sexual Misconduct Settlements
South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said she obtained more than 1,000 pages of records from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights through a subpoena. The documents detail settlements totaling more than $338,000 paid with taxpayer funds over a 10-year period ending in…
theweek.comHouse Ethics Committee Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. Rep. Nancy Mace disclosed records of more than $338,000 in taxpayer-funded settlements tied to congressional sexual misconduct cases from 2007 to 2017. Many earli…
citizen.co.zaU.S. Education Department Opens Investigation Into LA School District
The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District over its policies on teachers accused of sexual misconduct. On the same day, a trial began in Paris for an activity leader accused of sexual offenses against schoolgirls, while…
upi.comRepresentative Nancy Mace Introduces Resolution to Expel Representative Cory Mills from House
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution on April 20 to expel Representative Cory Mills from the House of Representatives. The resolution cites allegations of domestic violence, sexual misconduct, cyberstalking, lying about military service, and profiting from his p…
US House Office of Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)Gallego Questioned on Ties to Swalwell, Misconduct Allegations
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego faces scrutiny over his friendship with former Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned following sexual misconduct accusations. Separately, the House Ethics Committee disclosed conducting 20 investigations into lawmakers for similar allegations si…
theweek.comHouse Ethics Committee Issues Rare Statement on Sexual Misconduct Investigations
The House Ethics Committee released a detailed statement outlining its efforts to address sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations. The panel disclosed conducting 20 investigations since 2017 and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy. Lawmakers have called for str…
indiatoday.intoday.inCongressman Resigns Amid Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A Democratic congressman resigned from his position and withdrew from California's gubernatorial race following allegations of sexual misconduct. Women have accused him of sending inappropriate messages and assault. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened an investiga…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTexas Teacher Pleads Guilty to Improper Relationships with Two Teenage Boys
Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a 25-year-old high school teacher, pleaded guilty to two counts of improper relationship between educator and student involving teenage boys under the age of consent. The case stemmed from a tip to police about her kissing a 16-year-old boy, leading to her a…