Sexual Misconduct

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Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna. (Image: Twitter)

Indranil Banerjie | The Revanna scandal isn’t about sex, but criminality

From historical figures to contemporary leaders, sexual misconduct scandals plague politics globally.

04 May 2024 11:39 PM

Thousands of Google employees walked out of work in protest in 2018 after The New York Times revealed Android creator Andy Rubin received $90 million in severance even though several employees had filed misconduct allegations against him. Shareholder lawsuits followed, and in 2019 Google launched a board investigation over how it handles sexual misconduct allegations. (Photo | AFP)

Google parent settles sexual misconduct lawsuit with $310M pledge toward diversity, equity programmes

Alphabet Inc. said Friday that it will prohibit severance packages for anyone fired or under investigation for misconduct.

26 Sep 2020 6:16 PM

The board investigation includes looking into the behavior of Chief Legal Officer David Drummond.

Alphabet board probes company's handling of sexual misconduct allegations

The board has been formed after shareholders filed a lawsuit alleging that company directors were covering up misconduct by top executives.

07 Nov 2019 11:22 AM

Johnson also is under scrutiny for claims that an American businesswoman, Jennifer Arcuri, received money and perks from London coffers while Johnson was mayor of the capital between 2008 and 2016. (Photo: File)

UK’s Boris Johnson denies allegations of patronage, groping journalist

Johnson was also accused of inflaming tensions in Britain with populist, people-versus-politicians rhetoric.

01 Oct 2019 3:15 PM

His misconduct hearing found that if he had still been a serving officer, Patel would have been dismissed without notice. (Representational Image)

Scotland Yard finds Indian-origin ex-constable guilty of sexual misconduct

Hitesh Patel was found guilty at the end of a Metropolitan Police misconduct hearing, which concluded on Friday.

01 Oct 2019 10:23 AM

Bigg Boss Tamil 3: Saravanan eliminated from the house for his controversial comments

The actor's controversial comments about women had created big chaos amongst the masses.

06 Aug 2019 11:53 AM

#MeToo: Charges dropped against Kevin Spacey in sexual assault case

The allegation of sexual misconduct against Spacey was one of more than a dozen to emerge since 2017 in the wake of the #MeToo.

18 Jul 2019 11:39 AM

In the brief video, which was reportedly taken by campaign volunteer Brian Hayes, Trump was seen placing both of his arms on Johnson's shoulders and appears to plant a kiss near her right cheek, though it's not completely clear if he makes contact with her mouth. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Donald Trump seen kissing former aide, see what his team has to say

Johnson’s attorney, however, said if nothing else, the footage proved her claims were truthful.

13 Jul 2019 4:58 PM

‘We've conducted an exhaustive investigation, talked to ... 53 witnesses across three countries and 13 states, reviewed tens of thousands of emails, interviewed folks that were closest to the alleged incidents,’ the military official said. (Photo: AP)

No proof of sexual misconduct by Trump's top Air Force General nominee, says official

The nomination of Air Force General John Hyten, the outgoing head of the US military's Strategic Command, remains on track, Pentagon said.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

Vikas Bahl gets clean chit in sexual misconduct case; here's what happened next

The 'Queen' director was accused of sexual harassment by a former employee at the now dissolved Phantom Films.

01 Jun 2019 1:23 PM

Thousands of Google employees in recent months have urged the company to make corporate governance changes after it acknowledged mistakes in its handling of sexual misconduct allegations and other employee grievances. (Photo: AP)

Former Google executives Eric Schmidt, Diane Greene to leave board

The changes follow scandals involving Google’s handling of sexual misconduct cases and other situations.

01 May 2019 12:00 PM

Tina Dutta and Mohit Malhotra. (Photo: Instagram)

#MeToo: Tina Dutta accuses co-star Mohit Malhotra of inappropriately touching her

MeToo movement in India was started by actress Tanushree Dutta.

04 Mar 2019 1:53 PM

Comedian Aziz Ansari on accusation of sexual misconduct: I just felt terrible

Ansari said he had not spoken about the incident because he wanted to take time to process his thoughts.

14 Feb 2019 7:46 PM

An outside investigation found that Snap’s head of global security, Francis Racioppi, fired the contractor after their relationship ended. (Photo: AP)

Snap fires 2 execs after alleged sexual misconduct

The firings follow a series of high-profile executive departures from Snap.

20 Jan 2019 1:37 PM

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) decides to suspend journalist-turned-politician M J Akbar (R) and former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal (L). (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild of India

Membership of Akbar and Tejpal have been suspended by the Editors Guild of India over allegations of sexual misconduct.

12 Dec 2018 8:13 PM

Villagers thrash headmaster, peon

The police has taken the headmaster and peon into custody for interrogation into allegation of sexual misconduct.

04 Dec 2018 1:04 AM

MeToo is no fad, Mr Lal

When the whole world joins the #MeToo movement, Mohanlal sees it as a fashion trend with a short lifespan.

22 Nov 2018 4:37 AM

Female journalist defends MJ Akbar

Ms Ramani has accused Mr Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

13 Nov 2018 12:15 AM

Former Union minister M.J. Akbar (Photo: PTI/File)

MJ Akbar: #MeToo allegations scurrilous

The woman journalist has accused Mr Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

01 Nov 2018 6:44 AM

The big brother of the Sangh Parivar in its mouthpiece Organiser said that “common women, who face uncomfortable situations at the hands of common men, do not fall in the category of #MeToo campaign.” (Representational image)

RSS brands #MeToo elitist, steers clear of MJ Akbar charges

Questions silence of ‘liberal class’ on harassment of Kerala nuns.

17 Oct 2018 1:41 AM

The Minister of State for External Affairs has denied the allegations and on Monday filed a private criminal defamation complaint against one of the scribes, Priya Ramani. (Photo: File)

Probe #MeToo allegations against Akbar, should step down for now: Press bodies

Allegations against Akbar have been levelled by several women journalists under social media campaign #MeToo against sexual misconduct.

15 Oct 2018 8:13 PM

Bollywood finally steps up

For some time now, there has been a growing concern over judicial redress for victims of sexual misconduct.

14 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

However, Lata Ketkar also said that she welcomed the Me Too movement as it gave strength to women if they felt they had been harassed. (Photo: ANI)

Women journalists 'not so innocent': BJP leader on #MeToo accusations

This statement comes in the wake of recent allegations of sexual misconduct against MJ Akbar during his time as a journalist.

13 Oct 2018 8:51 AM

#MeToo impact: Akshay Kumar cancels Housefull 4 shoot

The film’s director Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by three women and has stepped down from his directorial position.

13 Oct 2018 12:22 AM

In a passionate defense, the 53-year-old conservative judge insisted before the Senate Judiciary Committee that it never happened, accused Democrats of destroying his reputation and condemned his confirmation battle as a 'national disgrace' and a 'circus'. (Photo: AFP)

Kavanaugh showed why I nominated him: Trump backs SC pick after hearing

Judiciary Committee is set to vote on its recommendation Friday before nomination goes to full Senate, where Republicans hold a slim edge.

28 Sep 2018 10:13 AM

In a break from convention, the outside lawyer, whose name was not released, will question Ford and Kavanaugh on behalf of the committee's Republican senators, 11 white men. (Photo: File)

'Con Game': Trump trashes sex assault allegations against Kavanaugh

The Senate, led by Trump's fellow Republicans, plans to move forward quickly with a confirmation vote.

26 Sep 2018 8:26 AM

Liu was released without being charged and has denied any wrongdoing through a lawyer. (Photo :AP)

The night a Chinese billionaire was accused of rape in US - and a message

Richard Liu, the founder of Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com Inc, was arrested on suspicion of rape, according to a report.

24 Sep 2018 1:51 PM

After several days of maintaining a relatively neutral posture, Trump had, on Friday, declared that Ford was lying. (Photo: File | AFP)

Will testify in Senate next week: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee of sex assault

Ford 'accepts committee's request to provide her first-hand knowledge of Brett Kavanaugh's sexual misconduct next week,' US media reported.

23 Sep 2018 1:49 PM

At a midterms campaign rally in Las Vegas late on Thursday, Trump told the crowd that he fully backs Kavanaugh. (Photo: AFP)

Willing to testify on new date: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee

Ford's lawyers said she wishes to testify on a new date, provided that terms that are fair and which ensure her safety can be agreed upon.

21 Sep 2018 2:05 PM

While the staff member has not been named throughout the process of investigation, sexual misconduct allegations were levelled against Indian national Ravi Karkara, who had served as Senior Advisor on Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. (Representational Image)

Indian employed in UN Women dismissed for sexual conduct

UN Women said last month that Office of Audit and Investigation of UNDP had completed its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

19 Sep 2018 1:50 PM

The allegation first came to light late last week in the form of a letter that has been in the possession of Sen Dianne Feinstein of California, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, for some time. (Photo: AFP)

Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct comes forward

Kavanaugh a federal appeals judge in Washington, on Sunday repeated an earlier denial of Ford's allegation.

17 Sep 2018 11:08 AM

'Jeff Fager (in pic) is leaving the company effective immediately,' CBS News president David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff reported by CBS News. (Photo: AFP)

'60 Minutes' producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves.

13 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

An investigation being conducted by outside law firms into the allegations against Moonves is ongoing, the network said. (Photo: AFP)

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves resigns over sexual misconduct claims

CBS announced that Joseph Ianniello will be president and acting CEO, while the board searches for a permanent successor.

10 Sep 2018 2:30 PM

On July 26, a spokesperson for the United Nations entity, also known as UN-Women, said that the probe’s 'subject remains on administrative leave' and that while still on UN payroll, the person 'is not currently performing any active function'. (Photo: Twitter/@ravikarkara)

UN senior adviser accused of sexual misconduct by 8 men, under investigation

Sources with knowledge of the investigation said that the official had used his prestige and position to sexually harass them.

09 Aug 2018 6:03 PM

While justice may be catching up with Weinstein, it is also testament to his wealth, fame and power that it has taken this long. (Photo: File | AFP)

None escapes law: US handcuffs Harvey Weinstein despite money, status

Wealth allows Weinstein to hire one of the country's toughest criminal defense lawyers, Benjamin Brafman.

26 May 2018 7:44 AM

S Korea's fallen also include prominent Guv Ahn Hee-jung, a former presidential contender whose secretary accused him of rape. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo takes off in South Korea, but justice harder to attain

Day by day, the list of S Korean women who speak out is growing, and so is the list of men who have stepped down from positions of power.

22 Mar 2018 1:37 PM

"I believe my father. I know my father. I think I have that right as a daughter to believe my father," Ivanka said. (Photo: AP)

‘Inappropriate’ to ask about sexual allegations against her father: Ivanka Trump

Ivanka was confronted by a journalist and asked her about the women who accuse her father of sexual misconduct before he became President.

27 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Trump's angry denials on Twitter have often served only to exacerbate the debate over his behaviour towards women. (Photo: File)

Wasn’t me: US prez denies forcefully kissing receptionist in Trump Tower elevator

Nineteen women have come forward to accuse the president of sexual misconduct over a period of several decades.

21 Feb 2018 5:56 PM

Oxfam probes misconduct cases as MPs grill bosses

Committee will be conducting its own inquiry into abuses in foreign aid sector.

21 Feb 2018 2:34 AM

Her white t-shirt, baggy blue jeans and no shoes made a bold statement, that she stood in solidarity with the women of the #MeToo movement. (Photo: Twitter/HugoGloss)

Pink's subdued performance makes bold statement for #MeToo, #TimesUp

This year's subdued, barefooted performance came as a surprise from the entertainer.

29 Jan 2018 4:32 PM

Douglas, however, denied Braudy's claims. He told the Hollywood Reporter that her story was "unfortunate and completely fabricated". (Photo: AFP)

Writer Susan Braudy accuses actor Michael Douglas of sexual misconduct

In addition to using crude language and commenting on her body, Douglas also fondled himself in front of her.

20 Jan 2018 2:16 PM

Aziz Ansari with his Golden Globes award for 'The Master of None.' (Photo: AP)

Believe it was consensual, still apologised: Aziz Ansari on sex misconduct

The actor said in a statement that he apologized last year when she told him about her discomfort during a sexual encounter.

15 Jan 2018 10:00 AM

The allegations of sexual misconduct against Stan Lee comes after a year that has seen Hollywood being rocked by the Harvey Weinstein sex-scandal. (Photo: AP)

Twitter reacts to Stan Lee getting accused of sexual misconduct

While news reports allege legendary Marvel comics creator asked for sexual favours, twitterati feel otherwise.

11 Jan 2018 3:29 PM

Comics creator has denied the ‘false and despicable’ claims and suggested that the allegations were part of a ‘shakedown.’ (Photo: AP)

Marvel creator Stan Lee accused of sexual misconduct by care nurses at 95

It is alleged that the nonagenarian asked nurses for ‘oral sex’ in the shower and to be ‘pleasured in the bedroom’.

11 Jan 2018 1:58 PM

Trump accused the Democrats for the allegations, saying they were now using sexual misconduct after failing to prove any collusion with Russia. (Photo: File/AFP)

Accusations false, never met these women: Trump on sexual misconduct

Trump lashed out after 3 women who previously accused him of sexual harassment shared their stories on NBC's 'Megyn Kelly Today.'

12 Dec 2017 7:25 PM

In 2016, Trump dismissed the allegations, which came from at least 16 different women, as false. (Photo: File/AP)

Trump in trouble: Women lawmakers seek probe for sexual misconduct

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the president had addressed the accusations directly and denied all of these allegations.

12 Dec 2017 5:13 PM

A woman working at a restaurant says her boss did nothing when two dishwashers kept making vulgar comments. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexual misconduct often part of the job in hospitality work

Hospitality industry workers are routinely subjected to sexual abuse and harassment that are largely unchecked.

11 Dec 2017 12:27 PM

In his statement, he acknowledged that he had discussed surrogacy with two female staffers, but he did not provide details about the discussions. (Photo: AP)

Republican lawmaker resigns amid charges of surrogacy, sexual misconduct

The women, according to the sources, were concerned that the congressman was asking to have sex with them.

09 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

This is the fastest moving social change we’ve seen in decades and it began with individual acts of courage by hundreds of women. (Photo: Twitter/TIME)

Twitterati reacts to Time magazine naming #MeToo 'silence breakers' as person of the year

As more people made their accusations public, others also shared their own stories of assault and harassment, using the hashtag #MeToo.

07 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

When sex addiction contributes to criminal behavior, rehab could bolster a defense attorney’s argument that the accused has changed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real?

A tide of high-profile sexual misconduct accusations against celebrities, politicians and media members has raised these questions.

05 Dec 2017 5:11 PM

Congressman Barton apologizes after Internet goes ablaze with his nudes

The photo shows Congressman Joe Barton nude, with his genitals obstructed from view, in a sexually suggestive pose.

23 Nov 2017 12:47 PM

Thrush didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment, but said that he apologised to any woman who felt uncomfortable in his presence. (Photo: AFP)

New York Times suspends reporter facing sexual harassment charges

New York Times, said in a statement that 'the alleged behaviour is very concerning' and 'not in keeping with the Times' standards.

21 Nov 2017 1:10 PM

Four women, speaking on the record, told The Washington Post that Moore pursued them when they were 18 or younger, while he was in his early thirties working as an assistant district attorney. (Photo: AP)

Republican candidate denies allegations of sexual misconduct

Roy Moore is a former state judge and Christian evangelical whose defence of a Ten Commandments display brought him national attention.

11 Nov 2017 5:53 PM

The law might be a clear signal for drivers (Photo: AFP)

Uber wants people to stop having sex in cabs

The firm mentions that the no sex rule means no sexual misconduct between passengers or with drivers.

12 Dec 2016 6:07 PM

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