sexual misconduct

Conductor James Levine, rehearsing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Paris in September 2007.

Music & Culture

New Details Emerge In Abuse Allegations Against Conductor James Levine

11:11pm March 02, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

On Friday the Boston Globe published allegations accusing of the conductor of sexual, emotional and physical abuse in the 1960s and '70s, in behavior that former students describe as "cult-like."

Javier Palomarez, shown here at an event in 2014, resigned amid allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.

National

Latino Business Group Leader Steps Down Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

6:40pm February 13, 2018

Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has also been accused of financial impropriety.

Arts

National Gallery Cancels 2 Upcoming Shows After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

4:07pm January 26, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Both artists, Chuck Close and Thomas Roma, have been subjects of recent accusations by multiple women. The museum says it is "not the appropriate time to present these installations."

Russell Simmons in Los Angeles in August 2013.

Music & Culture

Russell Simmons Publicly Accused Of Rape By A 6th Woman

12:11pm January 25, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed a lawsuit in California on Wednesday accusing the hip-hop mogul of raping her in 2016. She is one of more than a dozen women alleging sexual misconduct.

Many people who have worked in kitchens say the restaurant industry's problem goes far beyond high-flying personalities and celebrity chefs. Even when harassment is not sexual, abusive work environments flourish in the industry.

Allegations Against Celebrity Chefs Reveal Abuse In The Restaurant Industry

5:55pm December 14, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Mario Batali have highlighted abuse in restaurants, but many people who have worked in kitchens say the industry's problem goes far beyond celebrities.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali in October in New York City. Batali said Monday he was stepping aside from day-to-day running of his businesses amid allegations of sexual misconduct by women who worked for him.

National

Mario Batali Steps Aside From His Restaurants Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

2:34pm December 11, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Four women described how Batali touched them inappropriately, and others said they witnessed bullying and lewd comments. Batali doesn't deny the allegations, saying they "match up" with past behavior.

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a rally Thursday, in Dora, Ala.

National

Alabamians Fear Roy Moore Is Bad For Business

7:00am December 03, 2017

by Andrew Yeager

The state has long sought to make itself a destination for businesses to invest in. But the current special Senate election may make investors reluctant to come to Alabama.

In a monologue on her Hulu show I Love You, America, comedian Sarah Silverman described the sadness and anger she feels about her friend Louis C.K., following his admission of sexual misconduct.

Arts

Sarah Silverman Asks: 'Can You Love Someone Who Did Bad Things?'

5:03pm November 17, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

In an emotional monologue, Silverman addressed "the elephant masturbating in the room" and plumbed the anger and sadness she feels about her friend Louis C.K.'s actions.

Louis C.K. attends a TV screening in New York City on Sept. 22. C.K. has admitted to repeated sexual misconduct around and in front of female comedians.

Arts

'The Stories Are True,' Louis C.K. Says, After Women Described His Sexual Misconduct

5:46pm November 10, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

C.K. says the stories reported in The New York Times about him masturbating in front of shocked female comics are true and that he feels remorse. He said he wielded his power "irresponsibly."

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks about campus sexual assault and enforcement of Title IX on Thursday at George Mason University in Arlington, Va. "One rape is one too many ... one person denied due process is one too many," she said.

Betsy DeVos Signals A Pullback On Campus Sex Misconduct Enforcement

1:52pm September 07, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

In a speech at George Mason University, the Education Secretary emphasized due process for the accused.