Judge rules dozens of Lyft sexual assault cases can potentially be joined together

CNET

This was something the ride-hailing company tried to avoid.

Dozens of women have filed lawsuits against Lyft over the last few months alleging the company hasn't done enough to protect passengers from sexual assault. On Friday, a California state judge ruled these lawsuits can potentially be combined together into one case. The ruling was confirmed on Tuesday. read more »

Weinstein Trial Begins, 2 Years After Accusations Led to #MeToo

NEW YORK TIMES

Prosecutors are portraying the producer as a serial rapist, while his lawyers maintain that his accusers consented to sex with him. read more »

Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Groping Trial Can Include Testimony From 2 More Women

NEW YORK TIMES

Prosecutors asked permission to allow 19 women with accusations against Mr. Gooding to testify. The accounts date back as far as 2001 and cover seven states. read more »