Posts Tagged ‘harassment’

Nine Charged Over Harassment Campaign Targeting Ex-Chinese Official

The U.S. Department of Justice indicted nine individuals who allegedly acted as “illegal agents” to intimidate a former Chinese official and his family to return to China. The charges on July 22 supersede a previous criminal complaint in October last year to include a ninth defendant, Chinese prosecutor Tu Lan who traveled to the United […]

Spain’s government approves tougher laws on sexual consent and harassment

Spain’s government approved legislation that aims to crack down on sexual violence and harassment with new punishments. The bill — known as the “Only yes means yes” law — has also set out offences related to sexual consent. “Consent is recognised only when a person has freely demonstrated it through actions which, in the context […]

CBC Removes Comments To Reduce “Harm” and Stop “Harassment”

Authorities in Denmark have shut down much of the country’s access to video platform Bitchute in the name of preventing the spread of “dangerous information” about COVID. Denmark’s National Police Cyber Crime Center (NC3) petitioned for a court order to block the site and ISPs followed suit by blocking access to users. “The National Police […]

Former MK Dov Lipman sued for sexual harassment after he sues two women for libel

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What do New Yorkers think about Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment scandal? -poll

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is still resisting pressure to resign following the flurry of accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, as well as a revelation that his administration allegedly under-reported nursing home deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 63-year-old governor has denied any wrongdoing, though he acknowledged it had been a “custom” for him to […]

Miscommunication on Indiana Campus Turns Into Finger-Pointing, Harassment of Jewish Students

The letter was shared on Facebook by Davis. Frank Ross, Butler’s vice president of student affairs, confirmed that no student issued a formal complaint or requested that the program be altered or canceled, and that the issue had more to do with funding. He said miscommunication about the facts has led to “tremendous misunderstanding, finger-pointing and hurt.” […]

Current staffer publicly accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment

Cuomo is facing mounting pressure to step down from top Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. New York Attorney General Tish James is investigating allegations against Cuomo. New York lawmakers have also launched an impeachment investigation. A majority of New York assemblymembers have said that Cuomo’s time in office should come to an end […]

UK: Asking Women Out Is ‘Sexual Harassment’

Most people in the UK view asking a woman out for a drink as a form of “sexual harassment,” according to a new YouGov poll. No, this is NOT satire. You can unsubscribe any time. By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use. After the tragic murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in London, protestors […]

More women reaching out with Cuomo harassment allegations, accuser’s attorney says

“For those who are still working with the governor, they need to feel confident that if they come forward nothing will happen to them in the workplace,” Katz said “And for those women, they may choose to go straight to the investigators rather than coming forward publicly, but it’s a very personal choice and people […]

Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence

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Schumer, Gillibrand join call for Cuomo to resign over harassment allegations

ALBANY, New York (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confronted a stunning series of defections Friday amid allegations of sexual harassment that left the high-profile Democrat fighting for his political survival, angry and alone. By day’s end, the three-term governor had lost the support of almost the entire 29-member New York congressional delegation and […]

Former Prosecutor Appointed To Lead Cuomo Harassment Probe As Publisher Halts Book Promotion

Shortly after lawmakers drafted an impeachment resolution that could open the door to Cuomo becoming the second governor in NY state history to be impeached by the legislature, James announced via twitter that US Attorney Joon Kim (a former top federal prosecutor) and Anne Clark, an experienced employment discrimination attorney, will lead what’s expected to […]

Planned Parenthood Promotes ‘Investigation’ into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Andrew Cuomo

The New York abortion advocacy affiliate of Planned Parenthood tweeted Tuesday it supported “a thorough and transparent investigation” of sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts said, “At Planned Parenthood, we trust and believe those who come forward to hold accountable people who have abused their power.” At Planned Parenthood, […]

Andrew Cuomo May Be Forced to Testify in Sexual Harassment Probe

Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, will have wide-ranging subpoena powers to request documents and call witnesses to examine sexual assault allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). The independent inquiry, which is likely to be months from now, may also scrutinize not just the sexual harassment accusations made by two former aides last week but “potential […]

Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by second former aide

Charlotte Bennett, who served as a health policy adviser to Mr Cuomo until November, claimed in an interview with The New York Times the governor had asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life, including whether she had ever had sex with an older man. Ms Bennett, who is 25, also alleged that she informed […]

Malliotakis: A.G., Ethics Committee Need to Investigate Cuomo Harassment Allegations

On Thursday’s broadcast of “Fox Business Tonight,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) called for an investigation by the state’s attorney general and the state Ethics Committee into the sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). Malliotakis said, “I agree with my Democratic colleagues in the Senate that there should be a thorough investigation, […]

Former Staffer Accuses Gov. Andrew Cuomo of Sexual Harassment

In a blog post published Wednesday, former staffer Lindsey Boylan accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment and fostering a “toxic” work environment. Boylan, the former deputy secretary for economic development and special adviser to Cuomo, said that he repeatedly touched her body, attempted to kiss her on the mouth, invited her to play […]

Palestinian ‘Skater Twins’ Spark Harassment Fears With Mocking Videos Filmed in Jewish Quarter of Antwerp, Belgium

Palestinian twins Adham and Amjad Salah filmed in Antwerp’s Jewish quarter on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Screenshot. A video showing two Palestinian skaters racing through an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of the Belgian city of Antwerp as they unfurled a huge Palestinian flag has been removed from YouTube after going viral. Uploaded on Sunday, the video […]

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Staffer

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing accusations of sexual harassment from a former staffer, Lindsey Boylan, who insists she was not the only employee subjected to such behavior. Boylan, who worked for Cuomo between March 2015 and October 2018 as his deputy secretary for economic development and as a special adviser, alleged that […]

‘Campaign of Harassment’: Street Preachers Challenge UK Police Over Arrests While Publicly Proclaiming Gospel

BRISTOL, UK — Four street preachers, two from America and two from the United Kingdom, are having their case heard in court today as they challenge what they call a “sustained campaign of harassment” by the U.K. police as they have faced criminal charges and were jailed — and some were prosecuted, in light of […]

California high schoolers face anti-Semitic harassment for 2nd time this term

JTA — A US school district near San Francisco has taken action after Jewish students faced anti-Semitic harassment on social media for the second time this term. Jewish students in the Tamalpais Union High School District said accounts on Instagram and TikTok followed them and posted offensive messages, including posts that denied the Holocaust, discussed […]

San Francisco Jewish students face antisemitic harassment online again

A San Francisco-area school district is taking action after Jewish students faced antisemitic harassment on social media for the second time this term. Jewish students in the Tamalpais Union High School District said accounts on Instagram and TikTok followed them and posted offensive messages, including posts that denied the Holocaust, discussed rape and included homophobic […]

Harassment Becomes the New Norm for Members of Sichuan Church

(International Christian Concern) – An elder and a worshiper from Sichuan’s heavily persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) were taken away again during the Sunday service. Elder Li Yingqiang, who only recently moved back with his family to Sichuan to shepherd the house church, after being forced to live in his hometown in Hubei, has […]

Congregation in Israel Faces Repeated Harassment From Anti-Missionary Group

Photo Credit: Daniel Miller (Voice of the Martyrs Australia) — The Beit Hallel Messianic Congregation in Ashdod, southern Israel has experienced systematic harassment from the local anti-missionary group. The harassment includes intimidation, fear tactics, vandalism, curses, chanting, blocking the entrance to the church and disrupting services. The congregation initially won a court case against its […]

Video of Ahed #Tamimi’s interrogation shows intimidation, harassment

The family of Ahed Tamimi, the Palestinian teenager who garnered international attention after being detained and sentenced to eight months in prison for slapping an Israeli soldier, released on Monday footage of the 17-year-old girl being interrogated by Israeli officers in the days following the arrest. Because she is a minor, Israeli authorities are required […]

Whistleblowing Sergeant Sues Clackamas County Sheriff For Retaliation, Harassment

Oregon – A Clackamas County sheriff’s sergeant who blew the whistle on the poor performance of a veteran detective has filed a $1.6 million lawsuit alleging that his supervisors created a hostile work environment after he complained. Sgt. Matt Swanson filed the lawsuit this week in state court and named the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Craig […]

Ahed Tamimi’s lawyer accuses interrogators of sexual harassment

Israeli lawyer Gaby Lasky, who is defending Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi, has accused Israeli investigators of sexual harassment against the little girl. Lasky has filed several complaints against interrogators for verbal and physical sexual harassment but said that no investigations were opened into any of her complaints. She has described this as a “gross violation […]

Not bears or sharks, but men: French anti-harassment campaign raises eyebrows among women

The campaign organizers explained their choice of predator pics as an attempt to make viewers “feel the fear women feel,” but French people don’t seem to have appreciated the gesture. One woman pointed out that she’s “never been harassed by a shark on the subway,” and added that it’s “enough with these metaphors already.”  “I’ve never […]

Sexual harassment scandals hit Killary and Republican Finance Chair Steve Wynn – UPDATE

     New disclosures reveal Hillary Clinton protected her faith advisor when he was accused of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, Republican National Committee finance chair Steve Wynn faces numerous sexual assault claims. During her 2008 bid for the presidency, Clinton is alleged to have protected her faith advisor Burns Strider after a subordinate accused him of sexual […]

Israel lobbyists caught in Presidents Club sexual harassment scandal

Hilary Aked Lobby Watch 26 January 2018 Disgraced Presidents Club chairman David Meller has also been a leading Conservative Friends of Israel figure. (The Edge Foundation) Current and former trustees of a “men only” club at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal unfolding in the UK have deep ties to the Israel lobby, The […]

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