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Albany Med CEO Pickett placed on paid leave after board launches 30-day independent review of assault claims

Albany Medical Center has placed President and CEO Daniel T. Pickett III on paid leave while a special board committee oversees a 30-day independent review of sexual assault allegations. The review, conducted by an outside firm, aims to assess the potential impact of the claims on the health system. Pickett, who assumed the CEO role in December 2025, denies the accusations and has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $1 million. Hospital operations will continue under senior leadership during the investigation, with the board declining further comment until the review concludes.

via WNYT.com|

#albany-medical-center #corporate-governance #daniel-pickett

sports19 days ago•29 min saved

Steveson Denies 2019 Allegations After 12-Second UFC Knockout

Gable Steveson released a statement denying 2019 sexual misconduct allegations following his 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. Steveson emphasized that no criminal charges were filed and the case was dropped due to inadequate evidence, while acknowledging the loss as a mistake. The controversy resurfaced after Sharaf publicly accused Steveson of rape during pre-fight press conferences, leading to fan booing and a contentious post-fight exit.

via Cageside Seats|

#gable-steveson #mma #sean-sharaf

sports20 days ago•1 min saved

Steveson defends innocence after 12-second KO and 2019 allegations resurface

Gable Steveson released a statement on September 22 addressing his 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 and resurfacing 2019 sexual assault allegations. Steveson maintained his innocence, noting that no criminal charges were filed and the matter was dropped by the district attorney. He acknowledged the fight loss as a mistake but vowed to return to the octagon, drawing comparisons to his wrestling comeback. The incident occurred after Sharaf raised the allegations at the pre-fight press conference, leading to widespread fan booing and a controversial early exit by Steveson.

via MMA Junkie|

#gable-steveson #mma #sean-sharaf

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

KJ Biermann Faces Seven Felonies in Alleged Sex-Crimes Case Involving Relative

Georgia prosecutors allege 15-year-old KJ Biermann, son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, engaged in sexual acts with a family member under 16, leading to seven felonies including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery; investigators say videos on his phone show multiple encounters with the victim, and that he knew her through school. He faces a prior juvenile matter and was indicted Sept. 3; bond was set with strict conditions. His attorney maintains innocence and says the evidence has been mischaracterized; the alleged incident occurred in April in a gym locker room, with the victim undergoing a sexual assault examination.

via USA Today|

#aggravated-sexual-battery #crime #georgia-court

celebrity1 month ago•52 min saved

Kroy Biermann Jr. Seeks Bond in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son, Kroy Biermann Jr., has filed for bond in a Georgia court after being charged with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery in connection with an alleged incident with a classmate in a gym changing area. His lawyers stress his strong academic and athletic record and close community ties, arguing he is unlikely to flee. The case has drawn significant media attention due to his famous parents.

via Yahoo|

#bond-release #celebrity #georgia-court

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

FBI Seizes Swalwell’s Devices and Searches His Home in Sexual Assault Inquiry

Federal investigators seized Swalwell’s iPhone and a laptop at San Francisco International Airport and then searched his Washington, D.C. home as part of a broader sexual assault inquiry; authorities are weighing multiple federal charges, including a potential rights-violation offense, though Swalwell has not been charged. He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under active investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#fbi #investigation #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell's DC home, seizes devices at SFO in sexual assault probe

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and then raided his Washington, DC home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell had resigned from Congress earlier amid related claims, while investigations also opened in Manhattan and Los Angeles and the FBI has interviewed two accusers.

via ABC7 Bay Area|

#eric-swalwell #fbi #politics

us-crime-and-justice1 month ago•199 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances

Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco’s airport and then raided his Washington, D.C. home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid reporting on the allegations, and two women publicly accused him and said they spoke with the FBI. The Manhattan DA’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have opened investigations in the wake of the reporting.

via CNN|

#eric-swalwell #fbi-raid #federal-investigation

entertainment2 months ago•9 min saved

BBC doc flags fresh Jared Leto allegations, investigation continues

BBC's Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret presents new sexual assault allegations against the actor from 10 women (2002–2016), including a potential statutory-rape case in California; Leto denies the claims. The hour-long documentary, led by director Alice McShane and producer Jessica Sartenaer, relied on social-media outreach to locate witnesses and features interviews with 10 women (three named) plus anonymous sources, complemented by reenactments. The BBC says the investigation is ongoing, a U.S. airing isn't planned, and the filmmakers hope the piece encourages more survivors to come forward.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bbc-documentary #entertainment #hollywood

entertainment2 months ago•51 min saved

Amy Duggar King Reaches Out to Accuser in Joseph Duggar Case

In a recent interview, Amy Duggar King says she spoke with the teen accusing Joseph Duggar of sexually assaulting her at age 9, offering hope and support. She also revealed she cried while calling Joseph’s sister Jill Dillard after his arrest as his trial approaches. The accuser is now 14, and Joseph faces two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior, with a potential life sentence if convicted; Amy expressed hope that he will plead guilty rather than continue to deny the allegations.

via Yahoo|

#amy-duggar-king #duggar-family #entertainment

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Dutch World Cup referee dies weeks after dismissal amid assault allegations

Dutch World Cup referee Rob Dieperink, 38, died weeks after being dropped from the World Cup amid sexual assault allegations; he had been arrested in London but police later said the evidential threshold was not met and the case was dropped. Dieperink had maintained he was wrongly accused and had cooperated with investigators, and he had recently worked as a VAR official before being replaced by Willy Delajod.

via New York Post|

#death #netherlands #referee

us-politics3 months ago•8 min saved

Sanders presses Platner to step aside in Maine Senate race amid allegations

Bernie Sanders called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid very serious allegations of sexual assault; Platner denies the charges, and Democrats say a fair, open process will determine the replacement once he formally withdraws. The live blog also covers Trump’s Greenland push, a ruling against DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act, and a Harris Poll showing broad frustration with the affordability crisis ahead of the midterms.

via The Guardian|

#bernie-sanders #democrats #graham-platner

politics3 months ago•11 min saved

Democrats Urge Platner to Exit Maine Senate Race Amid Assault Allegation

Prominent Democrats are urging Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine's U.S. Senate race after a former partner accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claim but says he needs time to reflect on the best path forward, while the party and the Maine Democratic Party push to replace him before a July 13 ballot deadline in a pivotal race against Republican Susan Collins.

via BBC|

#democrats #graham-platner #maine

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Khanna’s Platner gamble collapses as new allegations emerge

California Rep. Ro Khanna defended Graham Platner for Maine’s Senate race, then withdrew his endorsement after new sexual assault allegations, drawing backlash from Republicans and some Democrats and complicating Khanna’s role as a progressive surrogate and potential 2028 candidate.

via Politico|

#endorsement-withdrawal #graham-platner #maine-senate-race

entertainment3 months ago•17 min saved

Spacey: Comeback Gains Momentum After Sexual Assault Allegations

Kevin Spacey told Bill Maher on Club Random that his career is rebounding after sexual misconduct allegations, saying he feels more welcomed and noting court victories related to the cases, including against Anthony Rapp. He described a post-scandal return that includes European and indie work, and addressed lingering rumors about his sexuality that surfaced during the misconduct allegations.

via Variety|

#anthony-rapp #bill-maher #club-random