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NFL boss says evidence shows Watson should get longer ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 10 10:14 AM

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that evidence against accused sexual assailant Deshaun Watson showed "predatory behavior." Read more »

NFL appeals six-game suspension of Browns' Watson

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 04 09:21 AM

The NFL has appealed the 6-game suspension meted out to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Read more »

Browns' Watson banned six games over sexual misconduct claims

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 02 08:56 AM

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was issued a six-game ban by NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson. Read more »

Browns' Watson vows to accept ruling after sexual misconduct claims

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 01 03:33 PM

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is prepared to accept the findings of an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against him. Read more »

NFL: 20 women settle suits in Deshaun Watson case

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 22 09:08 AM

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements with 20 women who filed lawsuits against the NFL superstar alleging sexual misconduct. Read more »

NFL probe into Watson claims near completion: Goodell

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 25 09:09 AM

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against DeShaun Watson was nearing completion. Read more »

Elon Musk: Sexual misconduct claim 'utterly untrue'

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 20 06:36 PM

Elon Musk rejected on Thursday allegations that he groped and exposed himself to a flight attendant 6 years ago. Read more »

Browns confirm Watson trade after 'extensive' probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 21 09:14 AM

The Cleveland Browns confirmed their acquisition of DeShaun Watson on Sunday. Read more »

Institutional change needed in NWSL, says interim CEO

Reuters
Posted at Oct 21 10:47 AM

The NWSL has agreed in principle on how to handle the changes that are being demanded by players after allegations of sexual misconduct engulfed the league. Read more »

Former prosecutor to head probe of sexual misconduct in NWSL

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 04 10:51 AM

The US Soccer Federation is calling on a former federal prosecutor to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in the NWSL. Read more »

NFL: Texans star Watson facing 16 accusers as lawyer hits back

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 24 09:11 AM

The number of lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual misconduct by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson rose to 16 on Tuesday. Read more »

NFL: Massage therapist sues Texans' Watson, who denies improper contact

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 18 09:19 AM

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson says he looks forward to clearing his name after being sued by a massage therapist alleging sexual misconduct in March 2020. Read more »

New sex assault allegation made against Trump

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 17 10:35 PM

Trump has faced more than a dozen allegations of sexual misconduct, including a claim by prominent American columnist E. Jean Carroll that he raped her in a department store changing room in the mid-1990s. Read more »

Cavite gov seeks 'a little compassion' for village execs in sex scandal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 28 12:11 PM

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla appealed Friday for "a little compassion" for 2 village officials in the province who were caught having sex during a video conference with their peers.  Read more »

DILG to probe Cavite village officials caught in illicit act during videoconference

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 01:50 PM

The Department of the Interior and Local Government said Thursday it would investigate a report that 2 village officials in Dasmariñas, Cavite were caught in an illicit act inside the barangay hall during a videoconference meeting. Read more »

Former USA Gymnastics coach faces charges of lewdness with a minor

Marie Fazio, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 13 07:00 AM

A former coach for USA Gymnastics was arrested in Las Vegas on Friday and faces more than a dozen counts of lewdness with a minor, the authorities said. Read more »

'You messed with the wrong women,' say Weinstein accusers, turning sights to LA

Reuters
Posted at Feb 26 06:32 AM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some of the more than 80 women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct said on Tuesday they are looking to the disgraced producer’s trial in Los Angeles to build on what they called a seismic shift in attitudes signaled by his conviction in New York. Read more »

Cleared in sex abuse case, healing priest wants bishops to lift ban

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 12:31 PM

Fr. Fernando Suarez, 53, said there was no more reason to prevent him from practicing his healing ministry in at least 4 dioceses that earlier shut their doors on him and members of his Missionaries of Mary Mother of the Poor. Read more »

Polanski faces calls for boycott of new film after fresh rape claim

Rana Moussaoui and Fiachra Gibbons, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 14 06:43 AM

PARIS, France - Roman Polanski was facing calls for a boycott of his new film which opened in France on Wednesday, in the wake of the latest rape accusation against the controversial director. Read more »

Google parent Alphabet scrutinizing handling of misconduct claims

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 07 09:38 AM

Google's parent company Alphabet confirmed Wednesday that its board is investigating how executives handled accusations of misconduct including sexual harassment. Read more »