Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty to Forcible Touching NEW YORK TIMES The actor Cuba Gooding Jr., who had been accused by more than 20 women of groping or forcibly kissing them in encounters that dated back more than two decades, pleaded guilty in Manhattan on Wednesday to one count of forcible touching. read more »
Juror’s Error Did Not Affect Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Judge Rules NEW YORK TIMES A Manhattan judge on Friday denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s request for a new trial, rejecting her claim that a juror’s failure to disclose his personal history of being sexually abused as a child had deprived her of a fair and impartial jury. read more »
Former Michigan troop leader arraigned on sex abuse charges WASHINGTON POST A former troop leader has been arraigned on multiple charges stemming from Michigan’s review of child sexual abuse lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America. read more » Activision Blizzard officially settles federal sexual harassment suit for $18 million WASHINGTON POST
A Once Promising Tennis Player Speaks Out Against a Former U.S.T.A. Coach NEW YORK TIMES After being sexually assaulted by a coach at the U.S.T.A. national training center in Orlando in 2018, Kylie McKenzie is starting over on the court, and telling her story with hopes that she can help other women. read more »
U.S. snowboarding coach no longer with team amid sexual misconduct allegations WASHINGTON POST
No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claims AP A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment. read more » Boy Scouts secure more survivor support ahead of final battle over sex abuse deal REUTERS
NDA (No Debate on Andrew): MPs blocked from investigating whether public money was used to fund Duke of York's £12m settlement by ancient custom barring discussion of royals in Parliament DAILY MAIL