All articles tagged with #adultery
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Erin Somers's novel 'The Ten Year Affair' humorously explores the midlife longing and moral rigidity of a millennial couple in New York, highlighting their decade-long fantasies about an affair that ultimately reveals their emotional stagnation and societal pressures, all wrapped in sharp wit and keen social observation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
Shi Yongxin, a prominent Chinese Buddhist monk and leader of the Shaolin Temple, has been stripped of his position amid allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and fathering illegitimate children, leading to a criminal investigation and disrobing by Buddhist authorities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
The wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, state Sen. Angela Paxton, filed for divorce citing biblical grounds and allegations of adultery, after 38 years of marriage, which could impact Paxton's political campaign.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
In 2007, an Australian woman living in Dubai faced legal challenges after her boyfriend, Stuart, died in a swimming accident in Fujairah, UAE. Despite the UAE's strict laws against cohabitation and adultery, she navigated a tense legal situation by convincing a judge of her innocence, ultimately avoiding imprisonment. The ordeal highlighted the complexities of living as an expat in the Middle East, where cultural and legal norms can differ significantly from Western countries. The experience led her to leave Dubai, eventually finding a new life and husband in Abu Dhabi.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
New York's 1907 law criminalizing adultery may soon be repealed, as a bill to do so is making its way through the state's legislature. The law, rarely enforced and punishable by up to three months in jail, has been criticized as outdated and intrusive. Supporters argue that it's time to remove a law that is never enforced and shouldn't dictate the private lives of consenting adults. The repeal bill has already passed the Assembly and is expected to pass the Senate before reaching the governor's desk for approval.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
New York's 1907 law criminalizing adultery may soon be repealed as a bill to remove the seldom-used law makes its way through the state legislature. The law, punishable by up to three months in jail, has rarely been enforced, with only about a dozen people charged since 1972 and just five convictions. Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who sponsored the bill, argues that the law is outdated and should not be used to police the private lives of consenting adults. Similar efforts to repeal adultery laws are underway in other states, and questions about the constitutionality of such laws have been raised in light of recent Supreme Court decisions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slate
Errol Morris' documentary "The Pigeon Tunnel" explores the life of renowned spy novelist John le Carré, delving into his chronic fabulism and the connection between his adulterous affairs and his novels. While le Carré claimed to have never undergone psychoanalysis, evidence suggests he may have sought therapy. The documentary reveals the extent of control le Carré exerted over his biographer's work and the material that was left out, particularly regarding his philandering. Morris, known for his interviews with eccentric characters, navigates the complexities of le Carré's life and the themes of secrecy and deception that permeate his work.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
South Carolina Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan, who presents himself as a champion of "traditional family values," has been accused by his wife, Melody Duncan, of carrying out multiple affairs during their 34-year marriage. Melody claims in divorce papers that Duncan abandoned his family to live with his mistress, who is reportedly a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. She alleges that Duncan admitted the adulterous relationship to their three sons and staff members. Despite publicly portraying a healthy marriage, Duncan allegedly flaunted the affair in front of his wife. Melody also believes that Duncan's extramarital relationships are widely known in political circles. Duncan, who has served as a congressman since 2011, has not yet responded to the allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore is being sued by a local elected official, Scott Lassiter, who claims that Moore ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife. Lassiter is seeking at least $200,000 in damages against Moore and another unidentified man. Moore has rejected Lassiter's claims and called the lawsuit "baseless." North Carolina is one of a handful of states that still allow lawsuits by jilted spouses seeking damages from a cheating spouse's lover under claims of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Carolina Journal
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, has filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, accusing him of having a secret affair with Lassiter's wife that lasted for more than three years and resulted in the "destruction" of his marriage. Moore denies the accusation, describing the lawsuit as "baseless." Lassiter is claiming alienation of affection and alleging damages in excess of $25,000. North Carolina is one of only six states in the United States that still has alienation of affection laws.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A Colorado dentist has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly poisoning his wife with arsenic and cyanide to start a new life with his lover. James Toliver Craig, 45, reportedly created a secret email account to research "undetectable poisons" and purchased arsenic from Amazon.com. His wife, Angela Craig, was admitted to the hospital multiple times before being pronounced brain-dead. Craig's business partner reported his suspicion that the dentist had poisoned his wife, leading to an investigation. The couple's marriage was described as "tumultuous," with financial difficulties and allegations of adultery.