Sexual Harassment News: VMI Sexual Misconduct Investigation, Skating Coach Suspended, Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Bail

VMI has tolerated ‘racist and sexist culture’ and must change, investigation finds

WASHINGTON POST

An independent investigation of the culture at Virginia Military Institute released Tuesday found a “racist and sexist culture,” fierce resistance to change, and a fear of retaliation among students and faculty who want to report bigotry or sexual misconduct to administrators. read more »

U.S. Center for SafeSport suspends figure skating coach Ross Miner for sexual harassment

USA TODAY

Ross Miner, a U.S. figure skating coach and retired skater who won the silver medal in the men’s competition at the 2018 U.S. national championships, was suspended for six months by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexual harassment Tuesday evening, according to SafeSport’s and U.S. Figure Skating's websites. read more »

Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail and hearing on jail conditions

THE GUARDIAN

Ghislaine Maxwell will remain in a New York jail after a federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected the British socialite’s latest request for bail. read more »