Ex-Stanford swimmer convicted of sexual assault loses appeal
A California appeals court ruled against Brock Turner, the former Stanford University swimmer whose sexual assault case drew national attention in 2016. A jury found Turner guilty of assaulting an intoxicated and incapacitated woman outside a fraternity party. At his sentencing, the woman read a heartbreaking statement about the ordeal she experienced. The letter went […]
New York Attorney General resigns after women accuse him of physical assault
Four women spoke out against Eric Schneiderman alleging that they suffered physical abuse at the hands of the New York State attorney general. This comes at a shock for many, as the AG has long been considered an ally of feminists. Hours after The New Yorker first published the accusations on May 7, Schneiderman resigned […]
Leading ride-hailing companies eliminate forced arbitration for sexual harassment claims
Uber and Lyft ended its arbitration requirement for employees, riders and drivers who accuse the ride-hailing companies of sexual assault or harassment. Previously, employment contracts and riders’ terms-of-service agreements forced sexual misconduct claims against the company to be taken up in an arbitration hearing – not in open court. The old policy is common practice […]