All articles tagged with #harassment
JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini reveals disturbing emails after ex-banker Chirayu Rana accused her of turning him into a sex slave, while Hajdini counters that Rana fabricated the allegations as leverage; JPMorgan says the claims are meritless and an internal investigation found no supporting evidence, even as Rana frames the dispute as gender inequality and public scrutiny continues.
Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson resigns after an investigation confirmed crude, demeaning text messages about female staff; interim city administrator Betsy Lake will take over, following a statement from Mayor Barbara Lee.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment, prompted by Axios reporting that multiple sources described inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers. Edwards says he will fully cooperate and expects the review to uncover the facts, as lawmakers face renewed scrutiny following recent resignations of Swalwell and Gonzales.
A 38-year-old tourist from Covington, Washington, Igor Lytvynchuk, was arrested by NOAA agents for harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after a witness recorded him throwing a coconut-sized rock at the seal in Lahaina, Maui. He faces charges under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison per count and substantial fines; he’s scheduled to appear in Seattle federal court. The case underscores wildlife-protection enforcement in Hawaii and the community’s ongoing recovery efforts after wildfires.
The House Ethics Committee announced it is examining Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, following Axios reporting that two young female staffers faced boundary-crossing conduct and favoritism. Edwards denies wrongdoing; the investigation, which could take months or years, may affect his reelection prospects.
A man wearing smart glasses secretly filmed a woman in a London shopping center and later demanded money to delete the video, highlighting privacy and safety concerns as platforms remove the post and police say public filming is not necessarily illegal; the case underscores ongoing challenges around non-consensual recording and online content.
Juana Delgado Soto, a second housekeeper for Kylie Jenner, filed a Los Angeles County Superior Court lawsuit accusing Jenner, Jenner Inc., supervisor Itzel Sibrian, and staffing firms of racial discrimination, harassment, wage violations, and failing to prevent harassment after Soto wrote a letter asking for help; the suit alleges Sibrian mocked her English and retaliated by cutting pay and changing her schedule. Jenner’s team said they had not yet seen the filing and declined to comment.
Cornell has released complete security camera footage showing students following President Kotlikoff to his car and surrounding it after a Cornell Political Union event, updating its statement to reflect the full parking-lot interactions.
Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff denounced a harassment and intimidation incident after a campus Israel-Palestine debate, describing the followers who shouted, recorded, and blocked his car as engaging in intimidation—not protest—and underscoring the university’s commitment to civil discourse and safety on campus.
A second former housekeeper has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Kylie Jenner and affiliated entities, accusing them of racial discrimination, harassment, wage violations, and retaliation after she wrote a letter asking for help. The suit claims supervisor Itzel Sibrian mocked the employee’s English and subjected her to harsher treatment, pay cuts, and heavier workloads following complaints. Jenner’s team says she has not yet seen the filing and declined comment.
A second former housekeeper, Juana Delgado Soto, sues Kylie Jenner and affiliated services, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, wage violations, and retaliation after reporting abuse by staff, including wage cuts, heavier workloads, and schedule changes tied to supervisor Itzel Sibrian; Soto says she was mocked for her accent and immigration status, denied breaks and time off, and mistreated around Jenner’s presence. A separate earlier suit by another former employee is mentioned, and Jenner’s representatives have not commented.
Lisa Kudrow tells The Times the Friends writers room, already mostly men, was often cruel to the show’s female stars, with belittling comments like “Can’t the bitch read?” and late‑night talks about sexual fantasies involving Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox. She notes the environment was brutal but integral to the show’s writing, a pattern echoed by past harassment claims connected to the production, including Amaani Lyle’s case and a California Supreme Court ruling.
Lisa Kudrow says in a Sunday Times interview that the Friends writers’ room was brutal, with derogatory and sexually charged remarks about the cast from mostly male writers, delivered in front of a live audience. She recalls brutal comments when lines were off and notes she learned to tune out the negativity. The piece also references Amaani Lyle’s harassment lawsuit and a 2006 California Supreme Court ruling about the show’s creative atmosphere and adult themes.
A bipartisan NWDL study tallies 53 workplace sexual-harassment allegations against at least 30 current or former U.S. lawmakers across the House and Senate over the past two decades, most involving male lawmakers and female staff; several have resigned, and advocates say the true scope is likely higher as many victims stay silent, prompting calls for stronger rules.
The MLB is reviewing allegations that a fan told Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran to kill himself, following an incident at a recent game.