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Sep 5, 2023

Baltimore County to pay women employees $275K to settle complaint relating to nude photos

Baltimore County will pay 11 women employees of its fire department $275,000 to settle a federal complaint that they were subjected to a hostile work environment.

Feb 20, 2023

Md. delegate harassed with unsolicited sexual image after her testimony against the practice

Del. Lesley Lopez became a victim of exactly the kind of harassment that she’s trying to put a stop to – getting unwanted sexual images through online platforms.

Sep 23, 2022

Frederick restaurant operator settles EEOC harassment claim

The operator of an IHOP restaurant in Frederick will pay a total of $125,000 to two waitresses whose boss allegedly sexually harassed them, under an agreement the company reached.

Sep 16, 2022

Title IX lawsuit claims UMBC failed to protect swimmer who reported abusive relationship

A new federal lawsuit claims that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, failed to protect a swim team member from an abusive partner even after she reported sexual violence and harassment.

Charlotte Bennett, a former health policy aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pauses during an interview in New York on Oct. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Sep 14, 2022

Ex-aide who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo

A onetime aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sued him, saying he sexually harassed her and then smeared her reputation.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp on Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Aug 5, 2022

Attorney urges NFL head to ‘do the right thing’ on Deshaun Watson

A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing.”

President Joe Biden talks with Gretchen Carlson as Vice President Kamala Harris applauds before Biden signs a bill to end forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases in the workplace March 3, 2022, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Mar 4, 2022

Biden ends forced arbitration for sexual assault, harassment

President Joe Biden gave victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings.

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, center, celebrates with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., left, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., after Congress gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, during a news conference at the Capitol on Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Feb 10, 2022

Congress approves sexual harassment bill in #MeToo milestone

Congress approved legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement.

Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity on Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Feb 9, 2022

NFL says it will oversee investigation of Washington Commanders’ Snyder

The NFL moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder.

Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity on Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Feb 4, 2022

Congress questions independence of NFL’s Washington investigation

An investigation into sexual harassment of women employed by Washington's NFL franchise was not as independent as the team and the league claimed, members of Congress said.

Dec 15, 2021

Congress asks NFL about Daniel Snyder’s investigation interference

Two members of Congress are asking the NFL to provide evidence of Daniel Snyder’s interference with an investigation into the Washington Football Team.

Nov 5, 2021

Female Baltimore Police sergeants file lawsuits alleging discrimination, retaliation

Four Black female police sergeants have filed discrimination lawsuits against the Baltimore Police Department, alleging a culture of racism, sexism and retaliation against officers who complain about the work environment. At a news conference Friday, the sergeants appeared with their lawyer, Dionna Lewis, to call on the police department to address their concerns. One woman […]

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