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Police probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could include sexual misconduct claims
world4 days ago

Police probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could include sexual misconduct claims

Thames Valley Police said its ongoing misconduct-in-public-office investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could include sexual misconduct allegations, following a claim that a woman was taken to a Windsor address for sexual purposes in 2010. Mountbatten-Windsor denies all wrongdoing and was arrested in February; police say they are examining multiple aspects of alleged misconduct and will pursue any reported information with care while considering related Epstein-era documents.

via CNN|
#andrew-mountbatten-windsor#jeffrey-epstein#royal-family
politics12 days ago

House Ethics Opens Probe Into Rep. Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct, including whether he created or fostered a hostile work environment and violated the Code of Official Conduct; Edwards welcomed the inquiry and pledged cooperation. Under current rules, leadership-driven inquiries can proceed in secret until a formal investigative subcommittee vote, a process that has drawn renewed scrutiny of House ethics practices and spurred calls for policy changes around workplace misconduct.

via Politico|
#edwards#hostile-work-environment#house-ethics-committee
Edwards faces House ethics probe over conduct toward female aides
politics21 days ago

Edwards faces House ethics probe over conduct toward female aides

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R–N.C.) is under a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged misconduct toward female aides, with two former staffers saying they felt uncomfortable about his interactions; the probe reportedly covers remarks, gifts, and hiring decisions. Edwards welcomed the inquiry as he campaigns in a district the Cook Political Report still labels as likely Republican.

via The Washington Post|
#chuck-edwards#ethics#north-carolina
politics21 days ago

GOP Ethics Probe Expands to Rep. Edwards Over Alleged Staffer Relationship

Two House Republicans who helped oust colleagues last month are now focusing on Rep. Chuck Edwards, who is under a House Ethics Committee investigation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a subordinate and sexually harassing staffers. Edwards denies the accusations, while GOP voices such as Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna call for swift accountability, highlighting the broader Capitol Hill reckoning with misconduct as Edwards faces a competitive reelection.

via Politico|
#congress#edwards#ethics-committee
Lively and Baldoni settle It Ends With Us dispute amid on-set controversy
arts-and-entertainment22 days ago

Lively and Baldoni settle It Ends With Us dispute amid on-set controversy

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their dispute over the film It Ends With Us, ending a months-long saga that involved allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and defamation. The movie, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, faced public scrutiny during a troubled press tour, and a trial had been slated for May in New York, but the parties issued a joint statement committing to addressing concerns and promoting a respectful environment.

via The Washington Post|
#arts-and-entertainment#blake-lively-actor#defamation
politics22 days ago

Congress Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Handling of Misconduct Allegations

Gonzales and Swalwell’s resignations over sexual misconduct allegations renew the long-standing fight over how Congress should handle survivor reports, with critics arguing the ethics process is slow and underprotective for complainants while others push for accountability through public exposure or revamped procedures—sparking bipartisan talks to refine ME TOO-era reforms and strengthen reporting channels.

via Politico|
#congress#ethics-committee#me-too
Michael Jackson biopic skims controversy, drawing debate over truth vs. spectacle
arts-and-entertainment1 month ago

Michael Jackson biopic skims controversy, drawing debate over truth vs. spectacle

The Washington Post reports that the Michael Jackson biopic Michael was reshot to remove scenes addressing the 1993 sexual-abuse allegations, focusing instead on his career and the 1988 Wembley performance; critics are divided on this narrowed narrative, and there’s talk of a potential sequel that would have to grapple with how to handle the allegations.

via The Washington Post|
#arts-and-entertainment#celebrity#documentaries
Brand's Past Confession: A 16-Year-Old Encounter At 30 Labeled Exploitative
entertainment1 month ago

Brand's Past Confession: A 16-Year-Old Encounter At 30 Labeled Exploitative

Russell Brand told Megyn Kelly that he slept with a 16-year-old when he was 30, calling the act exploitative and acknowledging a power imbalance. He noted that in Europe and the UK the age of consent is 16 and described his past behavior as selfish and immature. The piece also references rape and sexual assault charges Brand faced in 2025, for which he has pleaded not guilty.

via Variety|
#age-of-consent-16#entertainment#exploitation
politics1 month ago

House Ethics Panel Breaks Silence on Sexual Misconduct in Congress

In an unusual public move, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee pledged zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, urged victims to report allegations to congressional authorities, and noted its practice of releasing only information necessary to hold Members accountable. The statement follows the resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid misconduct claims, and the panel released a list of 28 past investigations (one ongoing into Rep. Cory Mills), while directing individuals to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights and the Office of Employee Advocacy for claims.

via Politico|
#congress#house-ethics-committee#investigations
world1 month ago

Controversy Strikes Gaza Freedom Flotilla as Ethics Probe Unfolds

Sexual misconduct allegations against a senior member of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla sparked an ethics investigation; Brazilian activist Thiago Avila was named as the accused, but the flotilla’s ethics committee said three women denied misconduct and the case was closed, highlighting ongoing debates over leadership, accountability, and transparency amid the flotilla’s activism and related past controversies.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#activism#ethics-committee#gaza-freedom-flotilla