$2M to victim of sex abuse by priest who made him confess

A Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $2 million to a man who was sexually abused as a child by a priest who made him say confession after the assaults.

The settlement with the Diocese of Erie was announced Tuesday by the victim's attorney.

The defrocked priest, David Poulson, was sentenced this year to 2 1/2 to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of one boy and attempted sexual assault of another. read more »

Sexual harassment on 'my first flight'

When Canadian journalist Joanna Chiu spoke out on Twitter about her experience of sexual harassment on a plane, others came forward with similar stories. read more »

The Time’s Up Movement Comes to Healthcare, With Mayo Clinic Leading the Charge

A group of Hollywood stars made headlines in early 2018 when they banded together to create Time’s Up, an organization dedicated to fighting sexual harassment and inequality in the workplace.

Over the last year, Time’s Up has dedicated more than $6 million from its $25 million fund to 100 legal cases and investigations. The movement has also expanded to other industries, including journalism and advertising. And last month, with a Minnesota medical giant leading the way, Time’s Up reached the healthcare industry. read more »