All articles tagged with #inappropriate conduct
The BBC has cut ties with Gregg Wallace after an investigation found substantiated allegations of inappropriate conduct spanning 19 years, leading to his departure from 'MasterChef' and raising concerns about systemic issues in handling complaints.
A 22-year-old fan was banned indefinitely from White Sox games after yelling a disrespectful comment about Ketel Marte's late mother, which upset the Diamondbacks player during a game in Chicago. The team responded swiftly by ejecting and banning the fan, who expressed remorse for his actions. This incident adds to recent cases of inappropriate fan behavior at MLB games.
The president of Calvin University, Wiebe Boer, has resigned following a report of "unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community." The board accepted his resignation after he admitted to sending inappropriate communications inconsistent with the expected standard of conduct. The report did not include allegations of sexually explicit communication or physical contact, and Boer denied some of the unspecified allegations. Vice President of Advancement Gregory Elzinga has been named as the interim president.
Calvin University's president, Wiebe Boer, has resigned following a report of "unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community." The board accepted his resignation after he admitted to sending inappropriate communications, although he denied some of the unspecified allegations. The report did not include allegations of sexually explicit communication or physical contact. Gregory Elzinga has been named as the interim president.
YouTube star Colleen Ballinger, known for her character "Miranda Sings," is facing canceled live shows and the end of her podcast after accusations of inappropriate conduct with minors and other bad behavior online. Ballinger posted an apology video addressing the allegations, but more controversies have resurfaced, including a video of her dancing in blackface. Her podcast partner, Trisha Paytas, announced they would no longer work together. Several venues have canceled or removed Ballinger's scheduled performances, and the accusations are being investigated.
YouTube creator Colleen Ballinger, known for her character "Miranda Sings," faced backlash after videos of her past inappropriate behavior resurfaced. Ballinger posted an apology video while playing the ukulele, but fans continued to condemn her and bring up previous controversies, including allegations of grooming and a video in which she appeared in blackface. Social media users criticized the apology for lacking accountability. Experts say a successful apology requires owning the mistake, taking responsibility, and outlining how one will act differently in the future.
3M has fired its chief business officer, Michael Vale, for "inappropriate conduct and violation of company policy." Vale had been with the company for over 30 years and was promoted to his most recent role just last month. The company said that Vale's conduct was unrelated to its operations and financial performance. The search for Vale's successor is underway, and in the meantime, the heads of departments he oversaw will report directly to the CEO.
3M has fired its longtime executive Michael Vale, who served as group president and chief business and country officer, for "inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy." Vale had worked at the company for over 30 years and was terminated for cause, effective Friday.
The Detroit Pistons have fired assistant general manager Rob Murphy after an external investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with a former employee. Murphy was placed on leave immediately after the allegations were received and did not return to the workplace prior to his termination. A former female employee, DeJanai Raska, is filing a lawsuit against Murphy and the Pistons for abuse and harassment. The Pistons' external investigation was completed in December but Murphy remained on paid leave until his dismissal.
Comcast has announced that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell will be leaving the company due to "inappropriate conduct" following an investigation. Shell admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company." This is not the first time a top-level executive has been ousted from NBCU due to inappropriate workplace relationships.
Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBCUniversal, is leaving the company immediately after an investigation into a complaint of inappropriate conduct. The decision was mutual, and there is no information about a successor. Shell, a Comcast veteran, expressed regret for his actions and apologized to his colleagues. He had been bullish about the company's investment in Peacock, which had passed 20 million subscribers by the end of 2022.