All articles tagged with #sexual misconduct
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he has no plans to resign amid growing calls from fellow House Republicans after allegations he had an affair with a staff member who later died after setting herself on fire; the Texas Republican also faces a tough primary in his sprawling border district.
Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office, prompting renewed scrutiny of the royal family. King Charles III said the law must take its course and pledged his full support, noting that unlike Charles I’s fate, Andrew will not be executed, though his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and ongoing legal troubles could damage the Windsors’ public image.
Fresh Epstein documents prompt resignations and investigations as scrutiny widens over ties to Epstein and Maxwell among the powerful.
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions in a closed‑door House Oversight Committee deposition about Jeffrey Epstein’s case, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Her attorney said she’d be willing to testify if granted clemency, noting Maxwell was Epstein’s longtime associate and was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking.
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse linked to two twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In court filings, he described his sex life to argue he isn’t a threat, while prosecutors allege grooming and seek to keep him jailed pretrial; the defense cites a psychosexual evaluation deeming him very low risk. His wife Melissa Gilbert provided supportive letters, and Busfield appeared in court by video as the case proceeds.
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered on charges of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse for alleged misconduct with twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In Friday court filings, he described a healthy marriage to Melissa Gilbert and disclosed intimate details of his sex life (including occasional masturbation in the shower and a dislike of pornography), as a psychosexual evaluation reportedly deemed him a 'very low' risk to offend and his defense seeks release; prosecutors argue for continued pretrial detention amid allegations of grooming and past misconduct, with letters of support from Gilbert and others submitted on his behalf.
Emmy‑winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque police on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse, tied to two 11-year-old twins who worked with him on The Cleaning Lady; he was ordered held without bond as prosecutors seek to keep him jailed until trial, while his wife Melissa Gilbert publicly supports him and requests privacy amid a wave of past allegations.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been accused of child sex abuse, with an arrest warrant issued after allegations from children involved in the TV series The Cleaning Lady, where he served as producer and director. The accusations include inappropriate touching and grooming, leading to criminal charges, though Busfield denies the allegations, claiming revenge. The case involves complex investigations and previous legal issues.
Actor Timothy Busfield has an arrest warrant issued in New Mexico on charges of child sex abuse, based on allegations from a child who reported inappropriate touching on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady' between 2022 and 2024. The investigation began in late 2024, and the child suffers from PTSD and anxiety related to the incidents.
French authorities are investigating the proliferation of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes generated by the AI platform Grok on X, following reports from women and teenagers, with legal actions and government officials condemning the practice.
Spain's feminist government led by Pedro Sanchez faces political challenges due to sexual misconduct scandals within his party, which are eroding support among women voters and threatening upcoming regional elections, despite the government's efforts to promote gender equality.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a detailed report on allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, revealing 51 priests with allegations dating back to 1950, and highlighting extensive investigations, victim support efforts, and criminal prosecutions related to clergy abuse across Michigan. The report emphasizes transparency, victim acknowledgment, and ongoing efforts to address past abuses, with several priests already prosecuted and others awaiting legal action.
O Yeong-Su, star of Squid Game, was acquitted of sexual misconduct charges after a court in South Korea found doubt about the allegations, citing possible memory distortion and his prior remorse, though the victim and women's rights groups criticized the ruling.
An Army gynecologist at Fort Hood is accused of secretly recording female patients during exams, with a lawsuit alleging he exploited his position for sexual misconduct and that the Army ignored prior warnings, leading to ongoing investigations and patient notifications.
An Army gynecologist at Fort Hood is accused of secretly recording female patients during exams, with a lawsuit revealing he had been allowed to practice despite prior misconduct complaints. The Army has suspended the doctor and launched an investigation, with over 45 women coming forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior and non-consensual recordings, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the military.