Judge signals his approval of landmark USC settlement to ex-gynecologist’s patients

LOS ANGELES TIMES

A federal judge in Los Angeles said Monday that he would give final approval to USC’s landmark $215-million class-action settlement with former patients of Dr. George Tyndall, the campus gynecologist who has been accused of a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse and misconduct.

U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson said he “was inclined to accept” the settlement, a decision that, barring any appeals, would clear the way for USC to start writing checks to approximately 18,000 women who saw Tyndall during their time at the university. read more »

Harvey Weinstein's criminal trial is starting, but we survivors have already made him pay

NBC NEWS

There's been criticism of the settlement, including that the $25 million payout is too small, but I know it's still a large victory of principle. read more »

Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape in Los Angeles as N.Y. Trial Starts

NEW YORK TIMES

The new case in California against the Hollywood producer was disclosed just after he hobbled into a courtroom in Manhattan. read more »

Uber driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually abusing rider

CHICAGO SUN TIMES

A northwest suburban Uber driver was sentenced to five years in prison last week for attempting to sexually abuse a rider in his vehicle in 2017.

Ahmed Tawfeeq, 29, was sentenced Friday on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault, the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office said. He was also sentenced to three years for aggravated battery, two years for unlawful restraint and two years for promoting prostitution, though all his sentences will be served concurrently. read more »

Boulder Uber, Lyft Sexual-Assault Busts Part of Disturbing Local, National Trend

WESTWORLD

The Boulder Police Department recently arrested a pair of Uber and Lyft drivers on sexual-assault charges. These separate but equally disturbing incidents are only the latest local busts related to ride-sharing services, and they echo the findings of an Uber study that catalogues thousands of offenses nationwide ranging from kissing and groping to rape and even murder. read more »