Thousands of women shared stories on social media of harassment and fears of walking home at night after Sarah Everard, 33, disappeared in London last week.
Tag: Sexual Harassment
With Her Job on the Line, Nicola Sturgeon of Scotland Hits Back at Critics
In testimony in Edinburgh, the first minister said she broke no rules and rejected claims of a conspiracy against her predecessor as “absurd.”
Canada’s Top Military Officer Steps Aside Amid Investigation
The inquiry into Adm. Art McDonald comes amid a second, separate investigation into accusations that his predecessor engaged in sexual impropriety.
Ex-Artistic Director of Greece’s National Theater Held After Rape Arrest Warrant
The case of Dimitris Lignadis is the most high-profile among the numerous directors and actors to have been named in a torrent of accusations that have rocked the Greek arts world.
The Poisonous Feud Threatening Scotland’s Independence Drive
A former first minister, Alex Salmond, was acquitted of charges of sexual harassment. Now he is accusing his successor and one-time protégée, Nicola Sturgeon, of misleading lawmakers.
He Calls Himself ‘North Korea’s Poet Laureate.’ Two Women Call Him a Rapist.
Jang Jin-sung, the author of “Dear Leader,” has been accused of sexual assault by two women, including a fellow defector from North Korea. He has threatened to sue for defamation.
Indian Court Rejects M.J. Akbar’s Defamation Claim in #MeToo Case
Priya Ramani had faced up to two years in prison after making sexual harassment accusations against M.J. Akbar, once a prominent member of the Modi government.
In Greece, Accusations of Sexual Harassment Rock Arts World
Dozens of actors have accused some of the nation’s best-known performers and directors of sexual harassment and abuse, leading to several high-profile dismissals and resignations.
South Korean Mayor Sexually Harassed Secretary, Report Finds
The former mayor of Seoul, who died in July, was accused of making unwanted physical advances. An independent investigation has found that the victim’s allegations were credible.
Iran May Pass #MeToo Law Outlawing Sexual Violence Against Women
An emerging #MeToo movement and public horror over “honor killings” helped spur the government’s bill, but it still must be adopted by the country’s conservative Parliament.