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RECAP: Looking back on the week that was Shapiro addresses allegations against ex-aide When Mike Vereb resigned abruptly in late September as Gov. Shapiro’s secretary of legislative affairs, there was no mention that the Montco Republican (a longtime Shapiro ally) had been accused of sexual harassment. That info only surfaced thanks to reporting from Spotlight […]
Bryan Fuller Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault in Lawsuit Overview Prominent producer and writer Bryan Fuller has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by a colleague while working on the docuseries “Queer for Fear.” Sam Wineman, a producer on the series, filed a lawsuit against Fuller, as well as AMC Networks, Shudder, and […]
Britney Spears Has Bandage on Arm, Cut on Leg After Posting Dancing Knife Video Invasion of Privacy or Seeking the Truth? Pop icon Britney Spears recently caused a stir on social media when she posted a video of herself dancing with a knife. However, what caught the attention of fans and followers was the bandage […]
Yann Perreau Breaks Silence on Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Reflections on Accountability and Redemption Introduction Yann Perreau, the Canadian singer-songwriter, has finally broken his silence on the sexual misconduct allegations that have haunted him since 2020. In an interview with Stéphan Bureau on QUB Radio, Perreau addressed the accusations, expressing his belief that the punishment he […]
Former Trump Aide Accuses Rudy Giuliani of Groping A Shocking Allegation In a shocking revelation, Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump aide turned crucial witness for the House January 6 committee, has accused Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, of sexually assaulting her on the day of the attack on the Capitol. Hutchinson […]
Michigan State Suspends Football Coach Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations By Chris Cameron and Orlando Mayorquin | September 10, 2023 Mel Tucker, the head football coach at Michigan State University, has been suspended without pay following allegations of sexual misconduct. The suspension comes as a result of a report in USA Today, which detailed accusations made […]
Ex-Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock reportedly under investigation by NHLPA with Blue Jackets Accountability and Allegations Surrounding Mike Babcock In recent news, former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has found himself under investigation by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) amid allegations of misconduct during his coaching tenure. The investigation was initiated after […]
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter faces third sexual assault lawsuit A third woman has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter. The unnamed accuser, using the initials A.R., filed the lawsuit in Las Vegas, claiming that she was assaulted multiple times when she was 15 years old. The alleged incidents occurred in […]
Nick Carter, Backstreet Boys Star, Faces Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit Allegations and Legal Battle Pop group Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is currently facing a third sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman known as “AR.” The woman claims that Carter sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions in 2003 when she was 15 years […]