Sentences with phrase «claims of sexual harassment by»

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Rupert, the 86 - year - old patriarch of the clan, was initially said to be unwilling to get rid of O'Reilly, despite a growing advertiser boycott fueled by news of multiple sexual harassment claims against the Fox host.

Controversy accompanied his exit from Square, with a threat of a lawsuit over sexual harassment claims by a male employee who allegedly obtained a job at the company after beginning a relationship with Rabois.

The lawsuit comes after a week of grueling headlines for Uber, which has been dealing with claims of widespread sexism and sexual harassment by a former employee.

He is the first truly shameless president, the first porn president, and that is why it is Stormy Daniels — more than the FBI or the IRS or the string of women who have claimed sexual harassment or abuse by him — who just might take him down.

Investigation by Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey uncovered decades worth of sexual harassment claims against Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein.

The Times seemed the right place for such a gathering: The Newspaper of Record was soon to be awarded three Pulitzer Prizes on April 16, one for public service that it shared with The New Yorker for documenting stories of sexual harassment from multiple women who claimed they were abused by disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Uber investors at the end of June ousted CEO Travis Kalanick after months of controversy, including claims that sexual harassment and sexism within the company went unchecked by management.

Company CEO Travis Kalanick's call on Sunday for an internal investigation into a sexual harassment claim by a female engineer is the latest in a litany of controversies that have dogged the largest of unicorns, one with a market value of nearly $ 70 billion and climbing.

ROME: Former Italian football chief Carlo Tavecchio has denied claims of sexual harassment made by a former executive of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) that were published in Italian media on Tuesday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday called sexual harassment a «dirty little secret» that's been largely ignored until the last several months after a range of powerful men have been toppled by claims of abuse and sexual misconduct.

Both chambers of the Legislature spent six figures last month on retaining legal services related to claims of sexual harassment, according to a list of approved contracts by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said he plans to rip a page out of Cuomo's playbook by forcing private companies that do city business to disclose claims of sexual harassment against their employees.

Rep. Blake Farenthold used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by his former spokesman — the only known sitting member of Congress to have used a little - known congressional account to pay an accuser, people familiar with the matter told POLITICO.

A former aide to Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE criticized Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Elizabeth GillibrandOvernight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — Trump hits federally funded clinics with new abortion restrictions Dem senators ask drug companies to list prices in ads Gillibrand to publish children's book about suffragists MORE on Thursday after the New York Democrat became the first of many senators to join a successful push to force the resignation of Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart Franken100 days after House passage, Gillibrand calls on Senate to act on sexual harassment reform Eric Schneiderman and #MeToo pose challenges for both parties Senate confirms Trump judicial pick over objections of home - state senator MORE (D - Minn.).

Avella's own office was the subject of sexual harassment and discrimination claims with expense records that indicate the state Senate paid a Manhattan law firm $ 22,444 in taxpayer funds earlier this year to investigate allegations of harassment made by a female member of Avella's district office staff.

The University of Rochester campus newspaper, the Campus Times, is exploring more stories of students claiming their sexual harassment cases were mishandled by the administration.

Former President Obama and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE both denounced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on Tuesday as allegations of rape and sexual harassment increased against the prominent Democratic donor.

Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, who engaged in a major funding limitation debate during the fiscal 2017 appropriations season when he proposed an amendment to bar discrimination against certain federal contractors, said he hadn't thought of using a funding limitation to bar payouts for claims stemming from sexual harassment by members of Congress.

The Lopez scandal, which includes claims of sexual harassment made against him by two other women, is the subject of probes by the state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics and Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan who is acting as a special prosecutor.

Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, running in a key state Senate special election, is under fire for her handling of sexual harassment claims made by women who worked for the Senate while she was counsel to the Democratic conference.

Rep. Blake Farenthold, a Texas Republican, reportedly used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by his former spokesman — the only known sitting member of Congress to have used a little - known congressional account to pay an accuser.

He was also involved in a scandal in which he is accused of covering up sexual harassment claims against Assemblyman Vito Lopez made by an office staffer.

DeMaio, a former member of the San Diego City Council, failed to win the support of the LGBT community and has been troubled by claims of sexual harassment from two former campaign aides.

A retired engineer has Silver on Monday, accusing him of using $ 103,000 in taxpayer money to protect his own political interests by secretly settling sexual harassment claims involving Lopez.

Mayor Bill de Blasio was criticized this week when he suggested the number of sexual - harassment claims at the DOE had been inflated by the agency's «hyper - complaint» culture.

The denial by Assemblyman Vito Lopez came as reports emerged Monday that New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in June authorized the payment of more than $ 100,000 to settle a separate sexual - harassment claim against the lawmaker.

Thursday's unanimous vote the Erie County Legislature follows claims - and a notice of intention to file legal action - by a county employee who accuses Erie County of not doing enough to protect workers from sexual harassment.

In the Notice of Claim, the attorney for the woman, identified as Jane Doe, said the county, among other things, was aware of prior incidents of sexual harassment and / or abuse of employees by Al Dirschberger and allowed the conduct to continue.

A notice of claim filed by an employee, alleged the county was aware of prior reports of sexual harassment or abuse committed by commissioner Al Dirschberger and did not act appropriately to stop the behavior.

State GOP Chairman Ed Cox suggested the recent call for a review by Cuomo into the handling of the Weinstein case was driven by politics as it came the same day actress Cynthia Nixon announced a Democratic primary challenge against the governor and at a time when his office is being sued over its handling of a sexual harassment claim against a former aide.

The bill was introduced in February by Senate Democrats in the wake of sexual harassment claims that have been shaking individuals and companies nationwide, and the passing of the legislation comes as U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty is under fire for her handling of domestic violence allegations against Tony Baker, her former chief of staff.

The legislation was introduced by Senate Democrats in the wake of sexual harassment claims that toppled individuals and companies across the country.

Dixon said she was motivated to submit the letter in light of the forced resignation of Erie County Social Services Commissioner Al Dirschberger, the growing #MeToo movement sparked by Hollywood sexual harassment claims, and the proposals introduced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to combat workplace harassment.

Antonacci faulted DiNapoli for his approval of elements of a $ 103,000 secret settlement using public money crafted by Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to settle sexual harassment claims against former Assemb.

Legislator Dixon also has requested the County Attorney release detailed year - by - year information on the amount of taxpayer dollars spent in the last five years to settle harassment claims, sexual or otherwise, against the county or its employees.

She claims there were previous reports of sexual abuse or harassment committed by Mr. Dirschberger, and that the county took no action to discipline Mr. Dirschberger or rectify the problem.

WATCH: Harvey Weinstein Accused of 3 Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women

Harassment Epidemic Updates AV Club on Hollywood's long overdue moral reckoning New Yorker Emily Nussbaum has a terrific piece on Louis CK's comedy through the lens of recent allegations New York Times Louis CK has confessed to the claims against him «These stories are true» Medium Actor Anthony Edwards has come forward to say he was molested by a producer when he was underage Guardian Ellen Page has detailed homophobic remarks director Brett Rattner made to her during the production of X-Men: Last Stand Washington Post showing their utter depravity GOP officials are now citing the bible to justify Roy Moore's sexual assault on an underage girl.

The allegations against Stallone come after disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was accused by a number of women of sexual harassment cases spanning a 30 - year period, and actor Kevin Spacey has faced claims of sexual misconduct from several males, including Richard Dreyfuss» son Harry and «Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp.

Earlier this month, The Envelope gathered some of the industry's top actors not just to talk about their current, award - contending films but to take the temperature of a community rattled by revelations of sexual harassment and assault claims against the likes of movie titan Harvey Weinstein and others.

Earlier this month, The Envelope gathered some of the industry's top actors not just to talk about their current, award - contending films but to take the temperature of a community rattled by revelations of sexual harassment and assault claims against the likes of movie titan Harvey Weinstein and...

Suit Against Ex-LAUSD Boss Ramon Cortines Tossed A judge has thrown out a sexual - harassment lawsuit filed by a male LAUSD Facilities executive against retired Superintendent Ramon Cortines, saying the statute of limitations for filing a claim had expired, a district spokesman said Saturday.

A judge has thrown out a sexual - harassment lawsuit filed by a male LAUSD Facilities executive against retired Superintendent Ramon Cortines, saying the statute of limitations for filing a claim had expired, a district spokesman said Saturday.

After Hoffmann learned about the sexual harassment claims by way of reporting on Monday, Gotko added, speaking for his client: «He can firmly say he has never subjected anyone at the museum to sexual harassment.»

The allegations follow on from a renewed conversation around harassment and power in the art world, sparked by the resignation of Artforum's longtime co-publisher Knight Landesman after claims of sexual misconduct this October — the celebrated conductor James Levine was suspended by the Met Opera after abuse allegations just this weekend.

Arts institutions have moved to cut ties with architect Richard Meier, following claims of sexual harassment made against him by five women, reported by the New York Times.

Ex IPCC head Rajendra Pachauri, who resigned after being accused of sexual harassment, once claimed the Himalayas was melting so fast, that the ice would all melt by 2035.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is in the spotlight after widespread publicity of claims by a former employee at technology firm Uber.

Although details of the specific allegations will not be released until later in their statement of claim, the notice of action indicates that our nation's armed force may soon be held to account for not preventing crimes, such as sexual assault and harassment, against its military members by their own comrades.

By talking to a Kansas City harassment attorney, they will be able to determine the evidence in your case and advise you of whether they feel it is worth pursuing a sexual harassment claim.