Sexual Harassment News: Olympic Chief's Harassment, U. of Illinois Trafficking, "Dance Moms" Abuse, Michigan Prisons

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

UPI

The new head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee made unwanted sexual advances toward an athlete during the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, according to a Japanese press report published after the resignation of former Japanese Olympic chief Yoshiro Mori. read more »

Alleged victims of ex-professor sue UI, accusing it of ignoring sexual-misconduct claims

THE NEWS-GAZETTE

The alleged victims of a former University of Illinois professor have filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing it of ignoring their claims of sexual abuse and subjecting them to trafficking. read more »

Dance teacher featured on ‘Dance Moms’ accused of sex abuse

AP

A dance instructor who appeared on Lifetime’s “Dance Moms” is accused of sexually abusing girls at an Orlando dance studio. read more »

Lawsuit: Sex abuse continued at Michigan women's prison after settlement

DETROIT FREE PRESS

Two women who were sexually assaulted while they were state prisoners can proceed with their lawsuit against their convicted abuser and three of his supervisors, a judge ruled Wednesday. read more »