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Zuckerberg's security chief placed on leave amid sexual misconduct, harassment allegations

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security chief has been placed on administrative leave after two former employees of Zuckerberg's household staff accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct.

A spokesperson for Zuckerberg's family office confirmed in a statement that Liam Booth, the Facebook CEO's personal security chief, is on administrative leave pending the end of an investigation into the allegations against him. read more »

Task force reviewing why sex abuse charges against ex-Ohio State doctor were kept secret

Ohio's Medical Board and OSU are under the microscope after sexual abuse allegations have come to light over the past year claiming the university knew about the assaults against students and athletes in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, but turned a blind eye. read more »

I’m one of 25 people who filed a sexual harassment complaint against McDonald’s. Here’s my story.

Here’s what happened when I reported — and why I am one of 25 people who filed a complaint.

McDonald’s announced new policies this week addressing sexual harassment, just as workers across the country filed complaints alleging sexual comments, touching, and other inappropriate behavior at McDonald’s stores. For me, this announcement is too little, too late. read more »

A Columbia doctor sexually abused patients for decades

More than two dozen women have accused Robert Hadden of sexually abusing them while he was their physician at Columbia hospitals. Now, Columbia faces an unfolding lawsuit over whether it could have stopped Hadden sooner. As health experts point to shortcomings at Columbia and across the health care industry, how can the University ensure that abuse on such an egregious scale never happens again? read more »