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A prominent Bill Cosby accuser filed suit Thursday against the actor over a 1990 hotel room encounter in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Read More »Artist sues newly freed Bill Cosby over 1990 hotel encounter 
Artist sues newly freed Bill Cosby over 1990 hotel encounter
Judge rejects sexual assault count against Harvey Weinstein
August 13, 2021
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A Los Angeles judge again rejected one of 11 sexual assault counts in an indictment of Harvey Weinstein.
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Read More »Washington Post reporter sues paper, alleging discrimination as a sexual assault victim
July 23, 2021
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A Washington Post reporter sued the paper and several of its current and former editors, alleging discrimination against her as a victim of sexual assault.
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Read More »Biden backs changes in military sexual assault prosecution
July 2, 2021
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President Joe Biden on Friday put his stamp of approval on a long-debated change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.
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Read More »Defense secretary backs change in military sexual assault prosecution
June 23, 2021
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, for the first time, said Tuesday he will support long-debated changes that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.
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Read More »A ‘petnup’ might be good idea for spouses with furry friends
Welcome to Monday, the 57th anniversary of the slayings of civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Mississippi. Here are some news items to get your week started. — Married couples who own dogs or cats ...
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Read More »Virginia Military Institute must address institutional racism and sexism, report finds
June 1, 2021
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The Virginia Military Institute has tolerated and failed to address institutional racism and sexism and must be held accountable for making changes, according to a state-sanctioned report released Tuesday.
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Read More »Weinstein extradition to California on rape, sexual assault charges faces another delay
May 25, 2021
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Harvey Weinstein's extradition from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges faces further delays over paperwork issues raised by his lawyer, the attorney confirmed Monday.
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Read More »Md. bill would require victims be told why charges were dropped
February 23, 2021
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Prosecutors who decline or withdraw charges against an alleged sexual assaulter would have to tell the alleged victim why, under legislation brought before a Senate committee Tuesday. Sen. Ron Young, the bill’s chief sponsor, said the prosecutors’ explanation is necessary ...
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Read More »Divided Senate passes bill extending protective orders to acquaintances
February 27, 2020
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ANNAPOLIS – A divided Senate passed legislation Thursday that would enable alleged victims of sexual assault to seek protective court orders against acquaintances who allegedly attacked them. The Senate’s 30-16 vote follows the House of Delegates approval last week of ...
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