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New York state sues Weinstein Company

February 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

New York prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Company, alleging that the studio failed to protect staff from Harvey Weinstein. Mr Weinstein is facing dozens of allegations ranging from rape to sexual harassment, […]

Steve Wynn: Quits as Republican finance chair amid sexual harassment allegations

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

US casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) amid sexual harassment allegations. A Wall Street Journal report on Friday alleged that the 76-year-old billionaire harassed massage therapists […]

Scandal-hit club shuts amid groping claims

January 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Presidents Club says it is to close following allegations that hostesses were groped at its men-only annual charity dinner. It said remaining funds would be distributed to children’s charities “in an efficient manner”. There […]

John Conyers: Veteran congressman gives up post amid harassment inquiry

November 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

The longest-serving member of the US Congress says he is stepping aside as top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while sexual harassment allegations are investigated. John Conyers again denied the accusations, but said he […]

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

US TV host Charlie Rose has been fired by CBS News following sexual harassment allegations. An email to staff said the presenter’s employment had been “terminated… effective immediately”. It said the move followed the revelation […]

RCMP sex-harassment suit awaiting judge’s signature

January 10, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

TORONTO — Women who were sexually harassed as RCMP employees will soon receive letters letting them know they are eligible for compensation if, as expected, a judge certifies a class action against the police force. […]

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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

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US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

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The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]