Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct

ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Joe Biden is rethinking Trump administration policies that weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus, according to administration officials. read more »

At least 4 founders of Time’s Up Healthcare resign as organization mum on sexual harassment suit

STAT NEWS

At least four founding members of Time’s Up Healthcare resigned Thursday from the organization following a lawsuit that suggests two other founders did not respond appropriately to reports of sexual harassment and assault in their separate jobs at Oregon Health and Science University. read more »

More women sue UCLA over alleged sexual abuse by doctor after $73-million class action settlement

LOS ANGELES TIMES

The female patient vividly remembers her visit eight years ago to the UCLA office of Dr. James Heaps. He was a respected gynecologist at a revered medical institution. There was a female chaperone in the examination room, but she had her back to the patient. read more »

Top State Leader Says ‘Cuomo Must Resign.’ Governor Says ‘No Way.’

NEW YORK TIMES

In a potentially crippling defection in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s efforts to maintain control amid a sexual harassment scandal, the powerful Democratic leader of the New York State Senate declared on Sunday that the governor should resign “for the good of the state.” read more