The New York Times – Sports:
The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.
Category: Sexual Harassment
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U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.
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Kevin Spacey Is Cleared of Anthony Rapp’s Battery Claim
The New York Times – Film:
A jury found Mr. Spacey not liable in a civil trial. Mr. Rapp, an original cast member in “Rent,” had filed a lawsuit accusing Mr. Spacey of making a sexual advance when Mr. Rapp was 14.
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Dan Snyder ‘Needs to Be Removed,’ Says One N.F.L. Owner
The New York Times – Sports:
Jim Irsay of the Colts was the first team owner to say publicly that there is “merit” to pushing Snyder, the Commanders owner, out of the league.
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Anthony Rapp Said Anguish Returned When He Saw Kevin Spacey Onscreen
The New York Times – Film:
In testimony in a civil trial, Mr. Rapp argued that Mr. Spacey had inflicted emotional distress by climbing atop him in a bed when Mr. Rapp was 14. Mr. Spacey says the encounter didn’t happen.
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6 Takeaways From the Report on Sexual Misconduct in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
The report focused on three coaches who have been accused of abuse and the lack of action by leaders at U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.
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Report Details ‘Systemic’ Abuse of Players in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
A yearlong investigation found U.S. Soccer executives, N.W.S.L. owners and coaches at all levels of American soccer had turned a blind eye toward years of reports of abuse from players.
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Jennifer Bonjean, the Lawyer Who Defended R. Kelly and Bill Cosby
The New York Times – Music:
Jennifer Bonjean has become known for her aggressive approach as she has defended men accused of sexual misconduct in several of the highest profile cases of the #MeToo era.