Prince Andrew denies sexual abuse allegations and demands jury trial in Virginia Giuffre lawsuit

CNN

Prince Andrew has formally denied allegations that he sexually abused Virginia Giuffre and has demanded a jury trial in her civil lawsuit, according to a legal filing Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. read more »

Biden signs order making sexual harassment an offense under military code

UPI

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order making sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. read more »

Vatican defends Benedict after report faults abuse record

AP

The Vatican on Wednesday strongly defended Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clergy sexual abuse and cautioned against looking for “easy scapegoats and summary judgments,” after an independent report faulted his handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. read more »