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Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) withdrew from his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended that the full House censure him for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; Edwards denies wrongdoing, cooperated with the investigation, and plans to serve out his current term.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she is fully cooperating with an independent investigation into allegations she sexually harassed city employees, after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a complaint in April over text messages. The city hired a law firm to conduct the inquiry; Her maintains the messages were humorous but not up to her standards and expects the full facts to emerge as she continues to serve with integrity.
Former Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner, now with the Las Vegas Aces, accused the Fever of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment and instructing players not to discuss it, a claim that followed Sophie Cunningham’s defense of protecting girls in women’s sports for biological females. The Fever issued a statement about prioritizing a respectful workplace and not commenting on personnel matters, and there has been no announced WNBA investigation as of now.
Chirayu Rana, a former JPMorgan SVP who accuses colleague Laura Hadjini of sexual assault and race-based harassment, is reportedly seeking about $22 million from JPMorgan after an earlier $1 million settlement offer; a May 2026 preliminary hearing signals the case heading to trial as both sides prepare, with Rana’s attorney claiming forthcoming evidence will shift the narrative while Hadjini denies the allegations and JPMorgan says its investigation found no basis for them.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement ending their long-running legal feud tied to allegations on the It Ends With Us set. The agreement allows Lively to seek attorney fees and potential damages; once damages are determined, the remainder of the case will be dismissed with prejudice. Both sides call the resolution a victory and emphasize a commitment to respectful workplaces.
Detroit Tigers terminated Gabe Alvarez, their Triple-A Toledo manager, in-season after an HR investigation into a harassment complaint and a violation of club policy; Alvarez, 52, had risen from Erie to Toledo and was viewed as a potential future big-league coach, but the organization continues to face workplace-culture scrutiny within Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their long-running harassment dispute over the 2024 film It Ends With Us, ending the federal case two weeks before a scheduled trial; after most of Lively’s claims were dismissed, the remaining retaliation, aiding-and-abetting retaliation, and breach-of-contract claims were resolved by settlement, with both sides urging a move forward and a safer workplace.
In his first interview since prison, Harvey Weinstein accuses Gwyneth Paltrow of stabbing him in the back by publicizing sexual harassment claims, says she and others exaggerated accusations to join a club that destroyed him, recounts a purported massage moment with Brad Pitt, and notes Paltrow has not yet responded while he remains hospitalized and in poor health.
Spain's ruling party, PSOE, faces a crucial regional election in Extremadura amid recent corruption and harassment scandals involving its members, which could signal a broader political shift favoring the conservative PP and Vox across Spain.
Jeremy Renner has denied harassment allegations made by filmmaker Yi Zhou, claiming their prior encounter was consensual and that Zhou sent him explicit messages. Both have filed cease and desist letters against each other amid ongoing disputes and accusations of misconduct, highlighting issues of misconduct and harassment in Hollywood.
Jeremy Renner has denied allegations of harassment made by filmmaker Yi Zhou, who accused him of sending inappropriate images and exhibiting violent behavior, claims which Renner's representatives dismiss as false. Zhou, who has been working with Renner on documentary projects, shared her accusations publicly, but Renner's team has not provided further comment.
Millie Bobby Brown has filed a harassment complaint against David Harbour, while his ex-wife Lily Allen has publicly accused him of infidelity, leading to controversy amid the upcoming final season of Stranger Things.
Amidst the final season of Stranger Things, actor David Harbour faces an internal Netflix investigation over bullying and harassment claims made by co-star Millie Bobby Brown, which reportedly impacted filming; Harbour's personal life and relationships are also in the spotlight, but the workplace allegations are separate from his marriage breakdown.
Isabela Ferrer, who played a young version of Blake Lively's character in 'It Ends With Us,' accused director Justin Baldoni of harassment and manipulation amid ongoing legal disputes involving Blake Lively, with allegations of Baldoni trying to control her responses and harass her further. The legal battle also involves accusations of harassment and smear campaigns related to the film's release.
Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas, who left office amid sexual harassment allegations, has died at age 63 due to heart and liver issues. He was known for his interest in technology, his work in Congress, and his post-political career in radio. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.