The #MeToo thread

Down and out.

9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski steps down after 15 women accuse him of sexual misconduct

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...onduct-n830766

This policy allowed many sexual abusers to jeep their jobs. Good riddance to it.

Microsoft ends 'forced arbitration' policy that silences victims of sexual harassment

http://www.money.cnn.com/2017/12/19/...ion/index.html

Our tax dollars at work.

Treasury paid $174,000 in taxpayer money to settle 15 House sexual harassment claims

http://www.washingtonpost.com/powerp...ff4_story.html

Next!

Political reporter Glenn Thrush suspended by New York Times for two months, removed from White House beat amid sexual misconduct allegations

https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...beat/23313557/

Next! This is really getting monotonous.

Royal Philharmonic conductor Charles Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct by three singers and a musician

http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/21/us/cha...ons/index.html

Yo! Next!

Santa Monica police investigating report Sylvester Stallone raped a teen in 1990

http://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/p...OOfU693eUH9XJ/

Next! Masterson's response will probably be to echo the words of his tv character: "I have a definite opinion on this. I don't care."

Ex-girlfriend of That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson becomes the fifth woman to accuse him of rape

https://www.yahoo.com/news/danny-mas...030954431.html

Next! And this one is really horrific -- on several levels.

Teacher's aide, 86, accused of molesting 15 girls at Oklahoma school

https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...hool/23317199/

Next!

Singer Joy Villa files sexual assault complaint against former Trump aide Corey Lewandowski

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politi...D=ansmsnnews11

Next! And the accuser is a man. Ooh-wee!

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner accused of sexual assault by former employee

https://www.aol.com/article/finance/...oyee/23320342/

Among the "powerful Hollywood women" are Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Capshaw.

Powerful Hollywood women unveil anti-harassment action plan
New York Times, Jan 1 2018

Driven by outrage and a resolve to correct a power imbalance that seemed intractable just months ago, 300 prominent actresses and female agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed Time's Up, an ambitious, sprawling initiative to fight systemic sexual harassment in Hollywood and in blue-collar workplaces nationwide. The initiative includes a legal defense fund, backed by $13 million in donations, to subsidize legal support for "women and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace." The initiative also includes legislation to penalize companies that tolerate persistent harassment and to discourage the use of nondisclosure agreements to silence victims.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/m...arassment.html

Time's Up

The clock has run out on sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace. It's time to do something about it. No more silence. No more waiting. No more tolerance for discrimination, harassment or abuse.

https://www.timesupnow.com

Next! He insists he's innocent -- but he's retiring. "Innocent." Uh-huh.

Peter Martins, leader of New York City Ballet, resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation

http://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainme...D=ansmsnnews11

Perhaps I should start a new thread where I can name the men who have not been accused. It might be a lot easier.

Joshua Boyle, former Taliban hostage, charged with sexual assault, unlawful confinement, death threats

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/...D=ansmsnnews11

Next! "Wildcat," indeed.

Arizona Wildcats fire football coach Rich Rodriguez amid sexual harassment allegation

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/art...rich-rodriguez

Next!

CBS News fires political director Steve Chaggaris for 'inappropriate behavior'

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cbs...D=ansmsnnews11

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4 women accuse Crash, Million Dollar Baby filmmaker Paul Haggis of sexual misconduct

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news...D=ansmsnnews11

I just realized that if I had started a separate thread for women who have been accused of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, it would still be blank.

ESPN fires Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis amid sexual harassment allegations

https://sports.yahoo.com/espn-fires-...221319256.html

It is fair to conclude that he was guilty.

Brandon Hixon, ex-Idaho lawmaker facing sexual abuse investigation, kills himself

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/09...s-himself.html

Erica Vladimer, former counsel and analyst with the New York Senate, said, “All of a sudden there was a hand on the back of my head and he shoved his tongue down my throat." And of course Klein denies the accusation. What percentage of accused men admit to their sexual abuse? I don't think it's more than 1%. Maybe closer to 0.5%.

New York Senator Jeff Klein accused of sexual misconduct

https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...duct/23330252/

Next!

5 women accuse actor-director James Franco of sexually exploitative behavior

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...D=ansmsnnews11