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Commanders to pay DC $1M to settle suit that claimed team misled fans
The Washington Commanders agreed to pay D.C. $1 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the team’s previous owner, Daniel Snyder, of misleading fans about an investigation.
Sex assault reports in military fell last year, fueled by big drop in Army
The number of sexual assaults reported across the U.S. military dipped by nearly 4% last year, fueled by a significant drop in the Army.
Baltimore County to pay women employees $275K to settle complaint relating to nude photos
Baltimore County will pay 11 women employees of its fire department $275,000 to settle a federal complaint that they were subjected to a hostile work environment.
Md. delegate harassed with unsolicited sexual image after her testimony against the practice
Del. Lesley Lopez became a victim of exactly the kind of harassment that she’s trying to put a stop to – getting unwanted sexual images through online platforms.
Frederick restaurant operator settles EEOC harassment claim
The operator of an IHOP restaurant in Frederick will pay a total of $125,000 to two waitresses whose boss allegedly sexually harassed them, under an agreement the company reached.
Title IX lawsuit claims UMBC failed to protect swimmer who reported abusive relationship
A new federal lawsuit claims that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, failed to protect a swim team member from an abusive partner even after she reported sexual violence and harassment.
Ex-aide who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo
A onetime aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sued him, saying he sexually harassed her and then smeared her reputation.
Attorney urges NFL head to ‘do the right thing’ on Deshaun Watson
A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing.”
Biden ends forced arbitration for sexual assault, harassment
President Joe Biden gave victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings.
Congress approves sexual harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
Congress approved legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement.
NFL says it will oversee investigation of Washington Commanders’ Snyder
The NFL moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder.
Congress questions independence of NFL’s Washington investigation
An investigation into sexual harassment of women employed by Washington's NFL franchise was not as independent as the team and the league claimed, members of Congress said.
