New York Mets GM Jared Porter fired for sending explicit texts, images to reporter
ESPN
The New York Mets fired general manager Jared Porter on Tuesday, a day after ESPN reported that he sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016 while working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office.
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Young, attractive women 'more likely to be believed’ when making sexual harassment accusations, study finds
YAHOO
Women who are both young and attractive are more likely to be believed when making accusations of sexual assault, a new study has found.
Percentage of Women Who’ve Experienced Online Sexual Harassment Has Doubled Since 2017
MARKET WATCH
A survey of more than 10,000 people concluded that the percentage of women who say they’ve experienced online sexual harassment has doubled since 2017, from 8% to 16%, as the share of men experiencing online sexual harassment remained about the same.
Florida Must Do Better at Stopping Sexual Abuse in Foster Care, Top Official Says
TAMPA BAY TIMES
During the most recent fiscal year, 92 children alleged that they were sexually abused by foster parents. Just six of those allegations were verified by the state. Zero children under the age of five had their complaints substantiated.
Judge Signs Off On $73M Preliminary Settlement in UCLA Doctor Case
MY NEWS L.A.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval of a settlement in which the University of California system agreed to pay $73 million to more than 5,500 women who were patients of a former UCLA gynecologist who has been charged with 20 felony counts of sexual assault, it was announced Monday.
Remote-Working Sexual Harassment Exacerbated Since Spring Lockdown, Poll Finds
THE INDEPENDENT
A quarter of women suffering sexual harassment while working from home say the misconduct was exacerbated after the government announced a lockdown in March and more time was spent online working remotely, new data shows.
“Jersey Shore” Star Discusses FDNY Sexual Harassment Settlement for First Time
TOOFAB
For the first time, "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" star Angelina Pivarnick opened up about her private battle with the New York Fire Department over sexual harassment claims.
Alexander Wang Sexual Assault Accuser Launches #UsToo Movement
W24
Owen Mooney, one of the male models who recently accused star fashion designer Alexander Wang of sexual assault, has launched the “#UsToo” movement to call attention to sexual misconduct in the fashion industry.
Fort Hood Found to Have “Toxic Culture” After Sexually Harassed Soldier's Murder
FOX NEWS
The murder of Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old soldier at the sprawling Texas Army base of Fort Hood last April, by another soldier who had sexually harassed her captured headlines across the world.
McDonald's is reportedly investigating former CEO Steve Easterbrook
The former boss of McDonald's is fighting a lawsuit brought by his ex-employer that alleges he lied about sexual relationships with staff
Death has become catalyst for the Army in highlighting issues of sexual harassment and assault in the military
The comedian's employees say that fame has enabled callousness and abuse on her show
new documentary that highlights verbal and physical abuse by coaches
Unsealed testimony from 2015 case reveals series of claims about British socialite's role in Epstein sex-trafficking ring
A federal appeals court on Wednesday restored a major part of Ashley Judd's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
Six newly filed felony charges against Southern California gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting 21 women
lawsuit depicts a misogynist culture at the cable network
Caitlin Dulany is one of the nine named plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein.
For Army veteran Jorgina Butler, the details of Vanessa Guillen's disappearance and murder were hauntingly familiar
