This is a fraught time for freedom of speech in the United States. The presumptive Republican candidate for president, who enjoys the support of tens of millions of his fellow citizens, has drafted plans to invoke the Insurrection Act on his first day in office, thereby enabling him to deploy the military on U.S. soil… Continue reading Sheriff’s retaliation against students is a free speech assault
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Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Assault, Trafficking
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Details of a relationship between Vince McMahon and one of the WWE employees he allegedly paid to silence have been revealed in a new lawsuit filed January 25, alleging the former WWE CEO engaged in “physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault and trafficking.” Former WWE employee Janel Grant is seeking to… Continue reading Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Assault, Trafficking
Assault survivor wants to keep trauma private from family
Dear Amy: I’ve been assaulted by multiple men in my life, mostly in high school and college. I have been in extensive therapy to work through the lasting effects of these assaults. I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. No one in my family is aware of my experiences, except for my grandmother. A… Continue reading Assault survivor wants to keep trauma private from family
Anatomy Of A Fall’s Samuel Theis Accused of Sexual Assault
Samuel Theis, star of Anatomy of a Fall, has been accused of sexual assault, according to French newspaper Libération. Theis allegedly sexually assaulted a crew member from his upcoming directorial film Je te jure (I Swear) at a party when the crew member was too intoxicated to consent. The crew member reportedly quit the production… Continue reading Anatomy Of A Fall’s Samuel Theis Accused of Sexual Assault
Paula Abdul Lawsuit Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage Update, January 3: Nigel Lythgoe is now facing another lawsuit by two former contestants on the 2003 show All American Girl. The women, identified as Jane Does, are suing Lythgoe and the show’s production company for sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender violence, emotional distress, and negligence, per… Continue reading Paula Abdul Lawsuit Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault
Paula Abdul Is Suing Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage American Idol executive producer and So You Think You Can Dance creator Nigel Lythgoe is facing legal action from Paula Abdul for allegedly sexually assaulting her while she was a judge on those two shows. Per TMZ, Abdul filed a lawsuit in L.A. County on Friday under a California act that gives… Continue reading Paula Abdul Is Suing Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault
Nick Carter Facing Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Photo: Mauricio Santana/Getty Images A third woman has come forward and accused Backstreet Boy Nick Carter of sexual assault. According to Rolling Stone, a woman only identified as A.R. claims that Carter assaulted her multiple times when she was 15. A.R. filed a sexual assault lawsuit on Monday. The filing alleges that Carter gave A.R.… Continue reading Nick Carter Facing Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Nick Carter Sued for Sexual Assault and Battery
Nick Carter. Photo: Desiree Navarro/WireImage Update August 30: A Clark County judge has allowed Nick Carter to file a counterclaim against Melissa Schuman, per KTNV news. Both Schuman and Shannon “Shay” Ruth tried to block Carter’s countersuit with anti-SLAPP motions, to no avail. The news comes the same day as a third woman sued Carter… Continue reading Nick Carter Sued for Sexual Assault and Battery
Megan Thee Stallion’s Tory Lanez Assault Trial, Explained
Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. Photo-Illustration: Vulture and Getty Images On August 20, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion claimed that Tory Lanez was the gunman who shot her in the foot following a July 12 2020, pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house — the first time she publicly identified him, or anyone, as her shooter.… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion’s Tory Lanez Assault Trial, Explained