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N.J. agrees to pay almost $21 million to settle sexual abuse claims at women’s prison NJ COM New Jersey has agreed to pay almost $21 million to several women who said they were sexually abused while incarcerated at New Jersey’s only women’s prison and to other former inmates, officials announced Wednesday. read more »

Vote signals support for child sex abuse window in bill form AP NEWS

Matt Gaetz Is Said to Face Justice Dept. Inquiry Over Sex With an Underage Girl NEW YORK TIMES

English football's 'dark day' as report into child sex abuse shows 'significant institutional failures' CNN

Advocacy group pushes Iowa lawmakers to pass bill eliminating sex abuse statutes of limitations KCRG

Harvey Weinstein One Year Later: A Controversial Payout, Survivors Looking for Closure and How It Changed #MeToo VARIETY

Under Siege Over Sex Harassment Claims, Cuomo Offers Apology NEW YORK TIMES

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself after felony charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault ESPN

Ex-Aide Details Sexual Harassment Claims Against Gov. Cuomo NEW YORK TIMES A former aide to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo published a lengthy essay on Wednesday morning accusing the governor of sexual harassment and outlining several unsettling episodes, including an unsolicited kiss in his Manhattan office. read more »

Bill would require training aimed to prevent child sexual abuse KHGI On Monday, a bill that would require public schools to provide training for elementary students aimed at preventing child sexual abuse is up for a hearing in the Nebraska legislature's education committee. read more » Courtney Love Says 'A Bunch Of #MeToo' Incidents Caused Her To Quit Acting WZLX

Japan's new Olympic chief expresses 'regret' after report alleges sexual harassment UPI

Mets ignored sexual harassment in 2018, report says | ‘This is a pattern!’ NJ.COM

Experiencing Sexual Assault Doubles Odds That Troops Will Leave Military, Report Finds MILITARY.COM

After Abuse Allegations, $2 Billion Shelter Network Faces Scrutiny NEW YORK TIMES

Marilyn Manson dropped by record label, TV shows over abuse allegations THE GUARDIAN

Rosanna Arquette Won’t Be Silenced: There Are ‘a Lot More Harvey Weinsteins’ THE DAILY BEAST

CBS Suspends Two Executives Accused of Racist and Sexist Conduct NEW YORK TIMES CBS has placed two top TV executives on leave after a report detailing accusations that they had created a hostile work environment, including making disparaging remarks about female and Black employees.

Fort Hood Found to Have “Toxic Culture” After Sexually Harassed Soldier's Murder FOX NEWS The murder of Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old soldier at the sprawling Texas Army base of Fort Hood last April, by another soldier who had sexually harassed her captured headlines across the world.

Death has become catalyst for the Army in highlighting issues of sexual harassment and assault in the military

new documentary that highlights verbal and physical abuse by coaches