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Katherine del Rio, wife of actor David del Rio, publicly supported her husband after he was fired from the TV show 'Matlock' due to sexual assault allegations involving Leah Lewis, whom Katherine also criticized on social media. Lewis expressed gratitude for support following the incident, which led to Del Rio's dismissal.
Five current and former NHL players, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, have been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident involving the 2018 Canadian world junior team. The charges stem from allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by members of the team. The scandal has brought attention to the culture of junior hockey in Canada and has led to widespread changes within Hockey Canada. The NHL, which had largely avoided the backlash, is now facing scrutiny as the players face criminal charges.
Five Canadian hockey players, including four current NHL players, have been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a 2018 Hockey Canada charity event. The scandal has led to a wider investigation into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual abuse claims, including the revelation of a secret fund used to settle such cases. The organization's chair, CEO, and board have resigned, and a new female leadership has been appointed. The accused players face a criminal trial, and the NHL is expected to address the issue during its All-Star weekend.
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida has voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution demanding the resignation of board member Bridget Ziegler, whose husband, Christian Ziegler, is being investigated for sexual assault. No charges have been filed against him, but the allegations have prompted calls for his resignation as the state's Republican Party chairman. The alleged assault occurred on October 2, and an investigation is ongoing. Bridget Ziegler, who has served on the board for nearly a decade, has not indicated that she will resign.
Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler has been convicted of retaliatory firing of a special education teacher, a misdemeanor charge related to a larger scandal involving the mishandling of sexual assault cases in the district. Ziegler was found guilty but not guilty of a lesser charge and could face up to a year in jail. The conviction brings some justice to the teacher who was wrongfully fired. Ziegler's actions were uncovered during a special grand jury investigation into the district's handling of sexual assault cases. The district had faced criticism for allegedly covering up a sexual assault incident to advance its transgender policy. Ziegler still faces another misdemeanor charge for statements made at a school board meeting.