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Federal Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski Accused Of Sexual Harassment

8:50pm December 08, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Six women have accused him, says the Washington Post. On her website, one details her horror and why she couldn't just leave her job with him. The judge tells the Post he's sorry they were offended.

House Speaker Paul Ryan administers the House oath of office to Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, during a mock ceremony in January. Farenthold reached a private 2015 settlement for $84,000 with his former communications director over sexual harassment alle

Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over

4:56pm December 08, 2017

by Susan Davis

Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.

Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday that he will resign. The decision will likely set off a Democratic primary fight and give Republicans a chance to pick up the seat.

After Franken, What's Next In Minnesota?

12:23pm December 07, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

With the resignation of Minnesota's Al Franken, Republicans may have just been handed a possible takeover opportunity in a state President Trump lost by just 40,000 votes.

Several women have accused Rep. John Conyers, who is the most senior member of Congress, of verbal abuse, inappropriate touching and groping over decades.

Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

3:47pm December 05, 2017

The move by the longtime Democratic congressman from Michigan came after top House Democrats and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., had called on him to resign.

Former Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine, conducts the symphony on its opening night performance at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., in 2016. Levine, who was also the music director of New York's Metropolitan Opera, has been accused of sexu

Music & Culture

Met Suspends Famed Conductor Accused Of Molesting Teenager For Years In The '80s

8:58pm December 03, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A man alleges that when he was 15, legendary conductor James Levine, then 41, began sexually abusing him. The Metropolitan Opera was reportedly aware of the allegations last year.

Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is facing sexual harassment allegations that he propositioned a former staffer for dates and sexual encounters despite her repeated rejections.

Another Democrat Faces Calls To Resign Because Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

5:41pm December 02, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

First-term Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a onetime campaign staffer. Kihuen has apologized and said he takes the "matter seriously."

Anita Hill testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 11, 1991, regarding Clarence Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court.

For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

2:37pm December 01, 2017

by Terry Gross

Journalists Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister say Hill's harsh treatment during Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings served as a warning to other women.

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Former NBC TV host Matt Lauer says,"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching," after he was fired over allegations of sexual misconduct. He's seen here arriving at Rio de Janeiro International Airport for the 2016 Olympics last year

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Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'

9:06am November 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.

Garrison Keillor, creator and former host of A Prairie Home Companion, talks at his St. Paul, Minn., office in July. Minnesota Public Radio has announced it is cutting ties with Keillor and his production company owing to allegations of inappropriate beha

Garrison Keillor Accused Of 'Inappropriate Behavior,' Minnesota Public Radio Says

4:57pm November 29, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The creator and former host of A Prairie Home Companion has been accused of "inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him," MPR says. The radio station is cutting ties with Keillor.

Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 12.

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Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts

8:19am November 28, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Allegations of sexual harassment often sound like they would make a good lawsuit, but many such cases are quickly dismissed. The law sets a high bar for what constitutes sexual harassment.

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