Sexual Harassment News: Gymnastics Suicide, NFL Harassment, #TimesUp for Cuomo, Canadian Military
Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself after felony charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault
ESPN
Former USA Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, hours after he was charged with two dozen crimes stemming from allegations that he physically, emotionally and sexually abused gymnasts under his care. read more »
Ex-Washington Football Team employees pressure NFL to make harassment probe public
WASHINGTON POST
Twenty former employees of the Washington Football Team who say they witnessed or endured sexual harassment by team executives demanded Thursday that the NFL make public its investigation into the team’s workplace. read more »
Ashley Judd, Eva Longoria turn on Gov. Cuomo as TIME’S UP calls for harassment probe
NEW YORK POST
The star-studded TIME’S UP Foundation on Thursday joined the growing chorus that’s demanding an official probe into sexual-harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo — marking an about-face by two of its most famous board members. read more »
Canada’s Top Military Officer Steps Aside Amid Investigation
NEW YORK TIMES
Canada’s top military officer temporarily stepped aside as chief of the defense staff after military police opened an investigation into unspecified accusations against him. read more »