Sexual Harassment News: Cuomo, Statute of Limitations, Blacks and #MeToo, Kellen Winslow II

‘Embarrassed’ Andrew Cuomo addresses sex-harass claims, won’t resign

NEW YORK POST

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that he feels “awful” and “embarrassed” over the spiraling sexual harassment allegations against him — while maintaining that he wasn’t aware those actions were wrong and insisting: “I’m not going to resign.” read more »

New bill would end statute of limitations for sexual assault in Colorado

KDVR

Lawmakers and victims’ advocates hope this year’s legislative session will bring about major change for survivors of sexual assault. With just a few weeks under their belt, one bill is looking to change the course of consequences for abusers. read more »

Black survivors of sexual violence left out of #MeToo

MIAMI TIMES

It’s been more than three years since the #MeToo movement launched a culture-shifting conversation about sexual violence. But Tarana Burke, the activist who gave the movement its name, says concrete change has been incremental at best – especially for Black survivors. read more »

Kellen Winslow II, Once N.F.L.’s Highest-Paid Tight End, Gets 14 Years for Rapes

NEW YORK TIMES

Kellen Winslow II, once the highest-paid tight end in the National Football League as a key player for the Cleveland Browns, was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for raping two women and sex crimes against three others. read more »