He made a fortune from his trademarked Bikram yoga, but now his empire is in tatters

THE GUARDIAN

Like many communities, yoga is grappling with its own #MeToo reckoning. There’s the issue of consent and hands-on adjustments in class as well as more straightforward examples of abuses of power and violence.

But has there been a bigger fall from grace than that of Bikram Choudhury? From his base in Los Angeles, Choudhury made a fortune from a trademarked yoga routine, only to have his empire in tatters following multiple civil suits and allegations of rape and sexual assault.

And in common with the stories of the girls in the Jeffrey Epstein case, there is also the depressing state of the Californian legal system that is not fleet-footed or motivated enough to bring sexual predators to justice. read more »

Placido Domingo blames allegations of sexual harassment on cultural differences

CHICAGO SUN TIMES

Placido Domingo has sought to blame the allegations of sexual harassment against him on cultural differences between countries, adding that there are places nowadays where “one can’t say anything to a woman.”

The Associated Press reported earlier this year allegations in the United States by more than 20 women of sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior. Some claimed that rejecting his advances hurt their musical careers. read more »

As NJ Eases Sex Abuse Limits, Wave of Lawsuits Expected

THE JEWISH VOICE

Experts are looking for more sex abuse cases coming down the line in New Jersey thanks to a law that just went into effect.

The law, which became effective today, makes it easier for victims to bring suit for the abuse they have suffered. It “allows child victims to sue until they turn 55, or within seven years of their first realization that the abuse caused them harm. The limit was two years before the new law. Adult victims also have seven years from the discovery of the abuse, and victims who were previously barred by the statute of limitations have a two-year window to file claims. read more »