“These were hugs with the intention of getting some personal sexual satisfaction out of,” she said. “Then they started to be hugs with kisses on the cheek. And then there was — at one point — a hug, and then when he went to go kiss me on the cheek, he quickly turned his head, […]
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‘What he did to me was a crime’: Cuomo accuser goes public with groping allegations
Dan Andrews Accused of Misusing Tax-Payer Funds After Allegations Staffers Spied On Focus Groups
Victorian Liberal MP Tim Wilson has accused State Premier Daniel Andrews of misusing public money after reports have emerged in the Herald Sun and The Australian that staffers from Andrews’ private office were given login details, to allegedly allow them to secretly spy on tax-payer funded focus groups that were run by a former Labor pollster, reported. “Staffers from […]
DHS to Close 2 Migrant Detention Centers After Allegations of Abuse
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday that it will close two migrant detention centers, both of which face allegations of abuse. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to stop using the C. Carlos Carreiro Immigration Detention Center in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. In a report (pdf) released in December […]
Evolving and salacious: The Matt Gaetz allegations, explained
It has been more than a month since the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). Still, the story continues to evolve, with more details coming to light thanks, in part, to Joel Greenberg, a close friend of Gaetz. The alleged violations of House rules that are being examined could include […]
Texas Launches Probe Into Child Abuse Allegations at Migrant Facility
Two Texas agencies received tips alleging that children have been sexually assaulted and neglected at a federal outflow migrant facility in San Antonio, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, adding that he has ordered an investigation into the matter and called on the Biden administration to shut down the facility. The separate complaints came to the Texas […]
Yemen: UN observers withdraw money-laundering allegations
Independent UN sanctions observers have withdrawn their allegations that the Yemeni government is guilty of money laundering and corruption, which had “adversely affected access to adequate food supplies” in a country on the brink of famine, Reuters has reported. In their annual report to the UN Security Council in January, the experts accused the Central […]
US Congressman Calls for German Probe Into ‘Disturbing’ Allegations of NY Hasidic Jews Detained at Frankfurt Airport
Congressman Ritchie Torres endorses Andrew Yang for his candidacy for Mayor of New York City on Morningside Drive in New York on January 14, 2021. Photo: Lev Radin/Sipa USA US Congressman Ritchie Torres is calling upon Germany’s Consul General in New York to open an investigation into a March 7 incident, in which 16 Hasidic […]
Biden: If allegations confirmed, Cuomo should resign and could face prosecution
Biden’s remarks in an interview excerpt released on Tuesday evening were his strongest to date on the ongoing scandal that has embroiled the New York governor in the past three weeks, with at least six women coming forward to accuse Cuomo of inappropriate behavior. His comments come after a sudden groundswell of opposition to Cuomo […]
More women reaching out with Cuomo harassment allegations, accuser’s attorney says
“For those who are still working with the governor, they need to feel confident that if they come forward nothing will happen to them in the workplace,” Katz said “And for those women, they may choose to go straight to the investigators rather than coming forward publicly, but it’s a very personal choice and people […]
ZAKA Head to Step Down, Forfeit Israel Prize Following Allegations of Sexual Assault
DIHAD executive chairman Abdul Salam al-Madani and ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav sign a memorandum of understanding in Dubai on Nov. 25, 2020. Photo: Courtesy of ZAKA. JNS.org – The Israel Police on Sunday opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against ZAKA rescue organization founder and chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav, following an exposé on Thursday […]
Schumer, Gillibrand join call for Cuomo to resign over harassment allegations
ALBANY, New York (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confronted a stunning series of defections Friday amid allegations of sexual harassment that left the high-profile Democrat fighting for his political survival, angry and alone. By day’s end, the three-term governor had lost the support of almost the entire 29-member New York congressional delegation and […]
After sexual assault allegations revealed by Haaretz, Zaka founder relinquishes Israel Prize
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Whitmer suggests double standard for Dem, GOP politicians on misconduct allegations
The first-term Democrat said Thursday that the allegations against Cuomo should be vetted and taken seriously and that she supports New York Attorney General Tish James’ investigation, but that she wasn’t going to prejudge the investigation. “If [the allegations] are true, then there should be accountability,” said Whitmer, who also said she is a survivor […]
Planned Parenthood Promotes ‘Investigation’ into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Andrew Cuomo
The New York abortion advocacy affiliate of Planned Parenthood tweeted Tuesday it supported “a thorough and transparent investigation” of sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts said, “At Planned Parenthood, we trust and believe those who come forward to hold accountable people who have abused their power.” At Planned Parenthood, […]
Australian AG outs himself as target of rape allegations in 1988 case that police consider closed after investigation
Australia’s top law official, Christian Porter, has confirmed that he is the target of a historic rape claim which was extensively covered by the media. He emphatically denied that the accusations are factual. Attorney-General Christian Porter came forward on Wednesday to reveal that he was the minister accused by an unidentified Adelaide woman of raping […]
Malliotakis: A.G., Ethics Committee Need to Investigate Cuomo Harassment Allegations
On Thursday’s broadcast of “Fox Business Tonight,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) called for an investigation by the state’s attorney general and the state Ethics Committee into the sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). Malliotakis said, “I agree with my Democratic colleagues in the Senate that there should be a thorough investigation, […]
Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath
During a December visit to New York City, writer E. Jean Carroll says she went shopping with a fashion consultant to find the “best outfit” for one of the most important days of her life – when she’ll sit face-to-face with the man she accuses of raping her decades ago, former President Donald Trump.The author […]
Democrat Rep. Warnock Under Investigation Over Voter Fraud Allegations
Georgia’s Board of Elections (BOE) has launched an official investigation into voter fraud allegations against Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock, according to reports. The Georgia BOE voted to move forward with their investigaiton into Sen. Warnock over alleged voter registration misconduct, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Warnock defeated Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler on January 5 in the […]