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Zhou Xiaoxuan speaks to journalists and supporters on Sept. 14 outside the Haidian District People's Court in Beijing before a hearing in her case. She alleged that she was groped and forcibly kissed by prominent TV anchor Zhu Jun, who denies the allegat

Court Ruling Deals A Blow To China's Faltering #MeToo Movement

Sep 15, 2021
An intern accused a well-known TV anchor of forcibly kissing her. In a ruling this week, a Beijing court found that it could not determine whether sexual harassment had occurred.
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Investigations
Alphonso David, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, has faced calls for his resignation over ties to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal. The Human Rights Campaign has launched an internal investigation. David has denied all wr

Cuomo Scandal Prompts Reckoning At LGBTQ Group Human Rights Campaign

Aug 11, 2021
The sexual harassment investigation and impending resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has entangled multiple Cuomo allies, including the leader of the LGBTQ group the Human Rights Campaign.
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Politics
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, here in March, has announced he is stepping down. It's a remarkable turn of events from last year when Cuomo was seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Andrew Cuomo To Resign After Investigation Finds He Sexually Harassed Multiple Women

Aug 10, 2021
The three-term New York governor announced he will resign following a scathing report from the state's attorney general that corroborated allegations made by 11 women.
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Politics
Andrew Cuomo's lawyers on Friday accused the state attorney general's office of conducting the investigation "in manner to support a predetermined narrative."

Lawyers Say AG Set Out To Get Evidence Against Gov. Cuomo In Harassment Investigation

Aug 06, 2021
"I know the difference between putting together a case against a target versus doing independent fact-finding with an open mind," Andrew Cuomo's lawyer Rita Glavin said on Friday.
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Investigations
In February 2020, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo was praised by the president of the Human Rights Campaign, Alphonso David. David previously served as a legal adviser to Cuomo. Now, critics on the political left and right are calling for both men t

Cuomo Scandal Entangles Leader Of Influential LGBTQ Advocacy Group

Aug 06, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly relied on liberal allies to fight charges of sexual harassment. Now, one of those allies, the head of Human Rights Campaign, is facing demands that he resign.
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Business
Employees walk across Blizzard Way during a walkout at Activision Blizzard offices in Irvine, Calif., on Wednesday.

Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit

Jul 28, 2021
A group of employees urged the video game company to work with them on four demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in employee contracts and the release of salary and other data.
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Business
A lawsuit filed by the state of California on Wednesday alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination and violations of the state's equal pay law at the video game giant Activision Blizzard.

California Sues Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard Over Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment

Jul 22, 2021
The studio behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and equal pay violations. The company disputes the claims.
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Politics
Candles and flowers decorate a makeshift memorial for Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood soldier whose murder last year put a spotlight on sexual harassment in the military.

A Commission Finds 'Quite A Lot Of Tolerance' For Sexual Harassment In The Military

Jul 02, 2021
A new report says commanders need training to learn how to stop what it described as "daily acts of demeaning language and sexual harassment" in the military.
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Author Interviews
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Washington on Feb. 24. Warren's latest book is called <em>Persist</em>.

Elizabeth Warren Stitches The Stories She Says 'Help Us Learn To Persist'

May 04, 2021
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she isn't looking to be president. She's looking for change, she tells NPR, which happens when we talk about our stories — from sexual harassment to child care troubles.
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National
Hassan Shibly, once the prominent head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Florida chapter, resigned after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. Since then, other women have come forward with accusations of their own. Shibly has

Muslim Civil Rights Leader Accused Of Harassment, Misconduct

Apr 15, 2021
A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all.
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National
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed allegations of sexual harassment at a March 3 press briefing. He apologized for unintentionally making people feel uncomfortable but said he would keep working, despite mounting calls for his resignation.

'Embarrassed' Cuomo Apologizes But Won't Resign Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Mar 03, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized for making people feel uncomfortable, but said he would not resign and urged people to wait for the attorney general's investigation before forming opinions.
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National
Sexual harassment allegations made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by two former aides will be examined by independent investigators hired by the New York state attorney general's office.

Gov. Cuomo Grants N.Y. AG's Request To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

Mar 01, 2021
Two former aides to Cuomo have come forward with complaints of sexual harassment during their time in his administration. The investigation's findings will be disclosed in a public report.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Female University Regent Faces 'Man Speak' Public Scolding

Aug 10, 2020

The university regents' chief of staff threatened to “man speak” to a female regent who wanted to comment during a public meeting Friday.

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Newscast headlines

Judge Dismisses Harassment Lawsuit Against Wynn Resorts

Jul 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine women who allege they were sexually harassed by former casino mogul Steve Wynn.

The women were unnamed in the lawsuit, a decision the judge cited in the order dismissing the case Wednesday.

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Asia
A group of mourners leaves the funeral of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon at Seoul City Hall on Monday.

Seoul Holds Funeral For Mayor As Accuser Details Years Of Alleged Sexual Harassment

Jul 13, 2020
A former secretary of Park's says she endured four years of sexual harassment. The mayor was found dead on Friday in a park, and the allegations have left the country divided about his legacy.
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National
Spc. Vanessa Guillen, seen here in a poster released by U.S. Army investigators, was last seen alive at Fort Hood in April. Her family is demanding answers.

Vanessa Guillen Remains Identified By Army Investigators, Lawyer Says

Jul 05, 2020
More than two months after Vanessa Guillen was last seen, her remains were identified by Army investigators, a family lawyer said Sunday.
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Media
Fox News has fired former anchor Ed Henry, left, who is standing with co-hosts Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt on the "Fox & friends" television program in September 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fox News Host Newly Fired For Sexual Misconduct Had Inspired Earlier Warning

Jul 01, 2020
Fox News fired Ed Henry after an investigation of alleged "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace." He was given a plum job despite a colleague's complaint warning against elevating his profile.
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Business
Elizabeth Giorgi created the "candor clause" after being harassed by a would-be investor. "I've probably spoken to more than 100 female founders across the U.S., and I would say that half of us have a story," she says.

Investor's Naked Selfies Ignite #MeToo Moment: Female Founder Fights Back

Jan 06, 2020
Venture capital investing is still a very male-dominated industry where female founders of startups say sexual harassment is a big problem. One woman is trying to change that for herself and others.
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Newscast headlines

Ex-Deputy Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $250,000

Dec 21, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former chief deputy sheriff in rural Nevada has accepted $250,000 to end a lawsuit stemming from her claim the sheriff sexually harassed her in 2015.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Nevada Gaming Industry Updates Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policies

Dec 05, 2019

Historically, sexual harassment of casino employees in Las Vegas casinos was not unusual.  

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Newscast headlines

Gaming Commission Approve New Harassment, Discrimination Rules

Nov 22, 2019

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved amendments to state gaming regulations adding protection from sexual harassment and several forms of discrimination,

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Business
A McDonald's employee holds a sign during a 2018 protest against sexual harassment in the workplace in Chicago.

McDonald's Is Sued Over 'Systemic Sexual Harassment' Of Female Workers

Nov 12, 2019
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's and one Michigan franchise, alleging a "culture of sexual harassment."
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Business
Until recently, Ernst & Young coached some top women leaders to look "polished" and speak briefly. The large accounting firm has since disavowed the program, arguing its workplace culture promotes women.

Post-#MeToo, Ernst & Young Grapples With Diverging Views Of Its Culture

Nov 07, 2019
Until recently, the accounting giant coached some top women leaders to look "polished" and speak briefly. The company has since disavowed the program, arguing its workplace culture promotes women.
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Newscast headlines

Gaming Control Board Proposes Regulations On Harassment, Discrimination In Casinos

Nov 07, 2019

The three-member Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to recommend a sweeping regulation amendment that makes workplace discrimination and harassment grounds for disciplinary action.

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Law
Jamie Marchi says she's faced backlash since making sexual harassment allegations. "The front door to my house has been posted online; my fiancé's children's names have been posted online," she says.

For Many #MeToo Accusers, Speaking Up Is Just The Beginning

Nov 05, 2019
What happened to the people who shared their stories amid the #MeToo movement? Many say they've paid a high emotional and financial cost for discussing their sexual harassment cases.

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