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May 17, 2023

Latest News on Sexual Violence

Opinion: The Climate Crisis Reaffirms the Need for Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention June 5, 2023
When will we start treating domestic violence and sexual assault as an emergency warranting consistent preventative funding? Subscribe to our mailing ...
Priest charged with sexual assault in Little Grand Rapids released from custody | CBC News June 5, 2023
He's been charged with five offences including sexual assault, sexual interference and forcible confinement. Savari has been in custody since May 27, ...
Video Lawyer accused of Boston sexual assaults pleads not guilty - ABC News June 5, 2023
Matthew Nilo, a New York City attorney, is accused of sexually assaulting four women in 2007 and 2008 in the Charlestown area of Boston.
In wake of Franklin killings, a reminder of links between domestic violence and homicide June 5, 2023
Domestic violence is behind about half of all homicides in New Hampshire. ... People experiencing sexual or domestic violence can call New ...
47-year-old Hamilton PSW charged with sexual assault - CP24 June 5, 2023
Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred in April while he was ...
24-year-old Visalia man sentenced to 22 years in prison for rape June 5, 2023
Solis was convicted in January of false imprisonment, two counts of rape, three counts of forced oral sex, assault with intent to commit a felony sex ...
'He has been labeled a rapist on every major news network': Arkansas QB Kade Renfro ... June 5, 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KTAB/KRBC) – University of Arkansas Quarterback Kade Renfro is speaking out against allegations of sexual assault from an ...
Sentencing postponed for Shane Jones in Longmont drugging, sexual assault case June 5, 2023
Shane Waylen Jones, 40, was found guilty on March 30 of sexual assault by force or threat, sexual assault of a child, unlawful distribution of a ...
Hamilton police charge personal support worker with sexual assault June 5, 2023
Hamilton police have charged a personal support worker (PSW) with sexual assault and investigators believe there are more victims.
Partisan stalemate halts child sexual assault lawsuit window progress - WHYY June 5, 2023
Child sexual abuse survivors are pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated ...

Latest News on Sexual Misconduct

Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual misconduct | Taiwan News June 6, 2023
Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual misconduct | 2023-06-06 08:09:06.
Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual misconduct - Alton Telegraph June 6, 2023
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two ... the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual ... - Napa Valley Register June 6, 2023
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two ... the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct. A.
Ex-Correctional Officer at Federal Prison in California Convicted of Sexual Misconduct June 6, 2023
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former federal correctional officer was convicted Monday of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in ...
Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual misconduct June 5, 2023
... of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in California where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
Ex-correctional officer at federal prison in California convicted of sexual misconduct - Chron June 5, 2023
Authorities said he inappropriately touched the woman and that she performed oral sex on Bellhouse twice in the prison's safety office. All sexual ...
CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival - BBC News June 5, 2023
... victims of varying degrees of sexual misconduct by people at the CBI. ... in March following separate complaints about his conduct at work.
State health department suspends license for Daybreak Youth Services - The Reflector June 5, 2023
... following the service of six search warrants that looked into possible sexual misconduct at the youth treatment center in September of 2018.
Bond lowered for El Paso County church music teacher accused of sexually assaulting children June 5, 2023
A male victim reported that he and Gordon allegedly had a sexual ... three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a child and other crimes.
Report: IL Megachurch Pastor Likely Misused Position to Cover Up Son's Alleged Sexual Misconduct June 5, 2023
IL megachurch pastor Mike Baker likely misused his position to cover up sexual misconduct allegations concerning his son, a former pastor.

Google Alert – sexual harassment in canada

Paul Oakenfold Denies Sexual Harassment Allegation, Vows to Fight It in Court June 5, 2023
Grammy-nominated DJ and record producer Paul Oakenfold “categorically” denies any and all sexual harassment claims made against him by his former ...
Renowned Nobel Prize-Winner Annie Ernaux Joins French Feminists And Film Industry ... June 5, 2023
“Much of this harassment was fueled by disinformation, misogyny, ... violence and sexual assault were mocked for entertainment,” reads the letter.
Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO's departure June 5, 2023
Tearful athletes from multiple sports have testified for both committees about abuse and harassment, some of it sexual, by coaches and other team ...
Newfoundland judge jails man for touching backside of young co-worker | National Post June 5, 2023
'Denunciation and deterrence' key consideration when sentencing someone for a workplace sexual assault.
Ottawa lawyer James Bowie charged with new count of extortion - Canada.Com June 5, 2023
Bowie, 39, is also being sued for $325,000 in a sexual harassment and defamation lawsuit filed by a former client. In the statement of claim, ...
Sexual harassment in the workplace spurs Sask. project offering free legal advice | Globalnews.ca June 5, 2023
A study from Statistics Canada says that in 2020 one in four women and one in six men reported experiencing inappropriate sexualized behaviours in ...
The Shift Project dealing with workplace sexual harassment | Watch News Videos Online June 5, 2023
Watch The Shift Project dealing with workplace sexual harassment Video Online ... New donors needed to meet patient needs: Canadian Blood Services.
Toronto-based lawyer urges extradition of agents providing fake documents to students June 5, 2023
Sen argued that if Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ... Visva-Bharati professor arrested in Bengal on sexual harassment ...
Paul Oakenfold Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Assistant - Yahoo Canada Style June 5, 2023
The woman alleges that the superstar DJ and producer repeatedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of her.
Third formal complaint made against suspended Labour MP facing sexual harassment allegations June 5, 2023
The team's Camaro stock car also looks comically out of place on track. 19 hours ago. Yahoo Sports Canada. Gary ...

Recent News on Sexual Harassment

DJ Paul Oakenfold accused of sexual harassment by former PA - The Times June 5, 2023
Paul Oakenfold, the electronic music producer and DJ, has been accused of sexual harassment by his former personal assistant, claims that he has ...
Paul Oakenfold Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'Baseless' - The Messenger June 5, 2023
Paul Oakenfold Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'Baseless'. The English DJ and record producer's former personal assistant filed a lawsuit ...
Former Sunset Beach police officer accused of sexual harassment, coercion - WECT June 5, 2023
The document states that after that interaction, Krammes began to harass Mullen. The lawsuit, filed on Feb. 13, 2023, states that Mullen worked across ...
Paul Oakenfold Denies Sexual Harassment Accusation, Vows to Fight It in Court June 5, 2023
On Monday, Oakenfold took to Twitter and shared a personal statement about the sexual harassment allegations his former personal assistant accused him ...
Ex-underwriters sue UWM for retaliation, sexual harassment - HousingWire June 5, 2023
UWM is the target of two lawsuits filed by former underwriters alleging retaliation, a hostile workplace environment, gender/sexual harassment and ...
'Landmark' guides launched to stamp out sexual harassment in theatre - The Stage June 5, 2023
It outlines how to identify sexual harassment, how people who have experienced it can deal with it – including how to report it – and provides support ...
DJ Paul Oakenfold accused of sexual harassment by former personal assistant in lawsuit June 5, 2023
DJ Paul Oakenfold has been named in a lawsuit filed by a former personal assistant, accusing him of sexual harassment against her in 2022.
Paul Oakenfold denies “baseless” sexual harassment allegations - BrooklynVegan June 5, 2023
"I want to address recent allegations of sexual harassment made against me," he writes. "Let me be absolutely clear: I categorically deny any and all ...
Paul Oakenfold Denies 'Baseless' Sexual Harassment Allegations - Yahoo Sports June 5, 2023
I want to address recent allegations of sexual harassment made against me. Let me be absolutely clear: I categorically deny any and all claims of ...
Paul Oakenfold Denies 'Baseless' Sexual Harassment Allegations - Rolling Stone June 5, 2023
Paul Oakenfold 'categorically' denied the accusations of sexual harassment made by a personal assistant, describing them as 'baseless.'

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Google Alert – sexual harassment

Paul Oakenfold Denies Sexual Harassment Accusation, Vows to Fight It in Court June 5, 2023
On Monday, Oakenfold took to Twitter and shared a personal statement about the sexual harassment allegations his former personal assistant accused him ...
Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO's departure - CBC June 5, 2023
Tearful athletes from multiple sports have testified for both committees about abuse and harassment, some of it sexual, by coaches and other team ...
SUSPICIOUS PERSON - 23-51244 - London Police Service June 5, 2023
The investigation was reassigned to members of the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section. ... Criminal harassment; and; Resist arrest.
RCMP 'modernizing' uniforms with new shirts for officers - The Toronto Star June 5, 2023
“For almost 30 years the RCMP and the government have known that there are pervasive issues of workplace sexual harassment and gender- and ...
Renowned Nobel Prize-Winner Annie Ernaux Joins French Feminists And Film Industry ... June 5, 2023
“Much of this harassment was fueled by disinformation, misogyny, ... violence and sexual assault were mocked for entertainment,” reads the letter.
Newfoundland judge jails man for touching backside of young co-worker | National Post June 5, 2023
“Sexual assault and sexual harassment are not to be tolerated in the workplace because it not only causes harm to the victim, but it also poisons the ...
TTC CEO named in lawsuit filed by former senior staff - CTV News Toronto June 5, 2023
A lawsuit alleges TTC management has done little to address employee allegations of bullying, harassment 02:38. TTC facing lawsuits over workplace ...
Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO's departure June 5, 2023
... for both committees about abuse and harassment, some of it sexual, ... decisions and how they've handled misconduct in their organizations.
Paul Oakenfold Denies 'Baseless' Sexual Harassment Allegations - Yahoo Sports June 5, 2023
I want to address recent allegations of sexual harassment made against me. Let me be absolutely clear: I categorically deny any and all claims of ...
London, Ont. man charged after allegedly following youths June 5, 2023
After a bystander contacted police, the suspect was arrested. The investigation has been reassigned to the sexual assault and child abuse section. A ...

Latest News on Sexual Violence

Opinion: The Climate Crisis Reaffirms the Need for Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention June 5, 2023
When will we start treating domestic violence and sexual assault as an emergency warranting consistent preventative funding? Subscribe to our mailing ...
Priest charged with sexual assault in Little Grand Rapids released from custody | CBC News June 5, 2023
He's been charged with five offences including sexual assault, sexual interference and forcible confinement. Savari has been in custody since May 27, ...
Video Lawyer accused of Boston sexual assaults pleads not guilty - ABC News June 5, 2023
Matthew Nilo, a New York City attorney, is accused of sexually assaulting four women in 2007 and 2008 in the Charlestown area of Boston.
In wake of Franklin killings, a reminder of links between domestic violence and homicide June 5, 2023
Domestic violence is behind about half of all homicides in New Hampshire. ... People experiencing sexual or domestic violence can call New ...
47-year-old Hamilton PSW charged with sexual assault - CP24 June 5, 2023
Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred in April while he was ...
24-year-old Visalia man sentenced to 22 years in prison for rape June 5, 2023
Solis was convicted in January of false imprisonment, two counts of rape, three counts of forced oral sex, assault with intent to commit a felony sex ...
'He has been labeled a rapist on every major news network': Arkansas QB Kade Renfro ... June 5, 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KTAB/KRBC) – University of Arkansas Quarterback Kade Renfro is speaking out against allegations of sexual assault from an ...
Sentencing postponed for Shane Jones in Longmont drugging, sexual assault case June 5, 2023
Shane Waylen Jones, 40, was found guilty on March 30 of sexual assault by force or threat, sexual assault of a child, unlawful distribution of a ...
Hamilton police charge personal support worker with sexual assault June 5, 2023
Hamilton police have charged a personal support worker (PSW) with sexual assault and investigators believe there are more victims.
Partisan stalemate halts child sexual assault lawsuit window progress - WHYY June 5, 2023
Child sexual abuse survivors are pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated ...

Latest News on Sexual Violence in Canada

Priest charged with sexual assault in Little Grand Rapids released from custody | CBC News June 5, 2023
Arul Savari, a Roman Catholic priest, is charged with sexual assault, ... Police said Savari came to Canada six years to work as a priest in ...
Serial killer Paul Bernardo's prison transfer under "additional review" | Canada - Daily Hive June 5, 2023
Editor's note: This article includes descriptions of violence and sexual assault. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) says it will be doing ...
Driver transporting stacked lawnmowers and other cargo among those ticketed during ... June 5, 2023
May 16 to 22, 2023 was Canada Road Safety Week and Combined Traffic Services ... (invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference), 6. Assaults.
Hamilton police charge personal support worker with sexual assault June 5, 2023
Hamilton police have charged a personal support worker (PSW) with sexual assault and investigators believe there are more victims.
Renowned Nobel Prize-Winner Annie Ernaux Joins French Feminists And Film Industry ... June 5, 2023
... social media environment where a woman's allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault were mocked for entertainment,” reads the letter.
Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence in Nova Scotia June 5, 2023
These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, and include many different forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect.
Canadian military plane subjected to 'unsafe' Chinese intercepts, DND says | CTV News June 5, 2023
A Canadian military patrol plane was repeatedly intercepted by Chinese ... Former Canadian navy officer fined $7K for assault, sexual assault ...
What about Kristen, Leslie's rights, asks lawyer for Bernardo victims after transfer June 5, 2023
He said the Correctional Service of Canada, citing Bernardo's privacy ... No longer silent, more victims of sexual violence fight publication bans ...
Canada: British Columbia Tribunal Confirms Time Theft Proven By Time-Tracking Software ... June 5, 2023
Employer discretion in managing the process through which workplace harassment and violence allegations are investigated can be crucial to ensuring ...
New Amendment To Competition Act Prohibits Wage-Fixing And No-Poaching Agreements June 5, 2023
Canada: New Amendment To Competition Act Prohibits Wage-Fixing And ... Alberta, Canada Arbitrator Finds Grievor's "Off-Duty" Sexual Assault Of ...

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