Rocked by sexual assault allegation, Alibaba launches investigation, suspends several staff

REUTERS

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK) said on Sunday it has suspended several staff following an employee's allegations on the company's intranet that she was sexually assaulted by her boss and a client. read more »

Cuomo’s Top Aide, Melissa DeRosa, Resigns as He Fights to Survive

NEW YORK TIMES

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, said late Sunday that she had resigned, a move that came as the governor fought for political survival after a report from the New York State attorney general concluded he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. read more »

A Fund for Jeffrey Epstein’s Victims Paid Out More Than $121 Million

NEW YORK TIMES

The fund created by the estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein to compensate victims of sexual assault by the financier has wrapped up its work by paying out just over $121 million to more than 135 people — far more than expected, according to the fund’s administrator. read more »

The First To Accuse Larry Nassar Of Abuse, On How Gymnastics Moves Forward

NPR

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rachael Denhollander, a former gymnast and Larry Nassar abuse survivor, about the problems that persist in the sport, and how Simone Biles's courage can help others. read more »