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A former Costco employee in East Harlem has filed a lawsuit alleging that her supervisor sexually harassed her and that the company retaliated by firing her after she reported the misconduct. The complaint, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, details specific incidents of inappropriate behavior and claims that management ignored multiple complaints.
JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini has renewed her countersuit against former banker Chirayu Rana in Manhattan federal court. Hajdini alleges Rana fabricated sexual assault and racism claims to extort money from her and the bank, causing her severe emotional distress. Rana’s legal team rejects these counterclaims as retaliatory, while JPMorgan maintains it does not believe the original allegations have merit. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding workplace conduct and discrimination claims at the financial giant.
Former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell delivered a sermon on false accusations at his Plainfield church two days after resigning. He disputed the investigation's findings, claiming he stepped down to avoid distracting Governor Mikie Sherrill, while the governor maintained the report proved serious ethics and harassment violations.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a 73-page lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit claims Her made explicit sexual comments, engaged in unwanted physical contact, and doctored photos of officers. While a recent city investigation found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims, Henry argues the report was a 'whitewash' and that the city withheld the full document. Her’s office maintains she cooperated fully and will follow the investigation's recommendations, though she has apologized for crossing professional boundaries.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday following a 61-page independent report that substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee the upcoming midterm elections, ensuring continuity despite the leadership vacuum.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation following an independent investigation. The probe substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations, including improper advocacy for a romantic partner's promotion. Sherrill appointed state comptroller Shirley Emehelu as acting secretary of state to ensure smooth midterm elections.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following a 61-page independent investigation. The report substantiated allegations that Caldwell sexually harassed a female staffer and violated state ethics rules by advocating for a romantic partner's promotion and bringing unpaid guests to official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid disrupting the administration ahead of the November midterms. Sherrill has 45 days to appoint a replacement, a process that does not require Senate confirmation.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following an independent investigation. The 61-page report substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations, including improper advocacy for a romantic partner and misuse of official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid further administrative disruption ahead of the November midterms.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, following a four-month independent investigation that confirmed sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation after he failed to step down voluntarily by her deadline. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, is the first lieutenant governor in New Jersey history to resign. The investigation, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, found credible evidence that Caldwell made a sexually charged remark to a staffer and improperly sought a promotion for a romantic partner. Caldwell’s attorney disputed the findings, but Caldwell agreed to resign to avoid further disruption to the administration. Acting State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu will assume the Secretary of State role ahead of the November midterms.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resign by Friday following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations. The 61-page report, released Thursday, found that Caldwell made sexually charged remarks to a staffer and her friend, violated rules by advocating for the promotion of a romantic partner without disclosing their relationship, and brought personal guests to ticketed events without payment. Sherrill stated that Caldwell's conduct persisted despite prior warnings and training, calling his resignation necessary for the state's interest. Caldwell's legal team strongly disputed the findings, alleging the process lacked due process and was one-sided. As the state's secretary of state, Caldwell oversees elections ahead of the November midterms, creating a significant administrative challenge if he refuses to step down.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell by Friday, following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and ethics breaches. The probe, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, found Caldwell made a sexually charged remark to a staffer and violated rules by advocating for a romantic partner’s promotion. Caldwell, who serves as acting governor when Sherrill is out of state, has denied the allegations, claiming he was targeted for being a Black man in high office. Sherrill canceled her travel schedule to prevent Caldwell from assuming acting duties, while legal experts note that removing him without resignation would require complex legislative or judicial processes.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a 73-page lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit details unwanted touching, sexual innuendos, and altered photos, following a city investigation that found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims.
A 25-year-old woman alleges that United Airlines crew members ignored her complaints about a male passenger masturbating during a flight from Rochester to Newark on September 3. She claims she was forced to return to her seat next to him during landing because no other seats were available. The man was allowed to leave the airport without police intervention, and United is investigating the incident.
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business employee who sued Ed Henry for sexual harassment and retaliation, was found dead at 36 in Florida; Henry was fired in 2020 after an internal investigation and Eckhart’s retaliation claim was later dismissed in 2025, with Henry settling the lawsuit in June 2025. Eckhart had launched a 2021 podcast, Reinvented with Jen Eckhart, prior to her death; authorities had not yet announced a cause of death.
A former volunteer filed a lawsuit in Kern County Superior Court accusing the César Chávez Foundation and the United Farm Workers Foundation of failing to investigate or address decades of sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez, including abuse tied to Dolores Huerta; the suit seeks a jury trial and damages, and follows earlier reporting that spurred the first legal action against Chávez-related nonprofits.