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# alleged attacks

Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges

Weinstein’s lawyer said the film director is “confident he’s going to clear his name”.

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May 31st 2018, 7:54 AM

# Allegations

'I never saw anything I could say was untoward': Tony Cousins on toxic Chelsea racism claims

The League of Ireland legend spent a couple of years at the club in the mid-1980s.

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May 10th 2018, 9:55 PM

# john lawlor

Scouting Ireland CEO pulls out of appearance before government committee as fallout from rape allegation continues

It emerged last weekend that a scout leader accused of a sexual assault remains under investigation by gardaí and the DPP.

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Apr 24th 2018, 10:03 AM

# gone

Scouting Ireland head to step aside amidst investigation into handling of alleged sexual assault

Speaking in the Dáil, Minister for Children Katherine Zappone re-confirmed her decision to withhold further funding to the organisation.

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Apr 19th 2018, 4:52 PM

# Allegations

Scouting Ireland's State funding frozen over governance concerns following rape allegation

The funding freeze comes after a man in the organisation was reinstated, without garda vetting, despite a rape allegation being made against him.

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Apr 13th 2018, 4:55 PM

# al porter

Al Porter 'randomly selected' to appear on stage during show at The George

Both The George and Porter’s agent said he was not booked by the bar for his appearance.

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Apr 4th 2018, 12:59 PM

# Allegations

R Kelly accused of grooming 14-year-old girl in new BBC documentary

R Kelly’s former girlfriend Kitti Jones made the allegations during the new BBC Three documentary.

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Mar 28th 2018, 9:16 AM

# telford

Solicitor says child sexual exploitation allegations in UK town 'tip of the iceberg'

Nazir Afzal – who has overseen similar high profile cases in the UK – said he knew “more would come out”.

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Mar 13th 2018, 10:42 PM

# childrens safety

Scouting Ireland seeks to reassure its members after child safety procedures criticised

It’s been reported that the Children Minister has requested the report that criticised the organisation’s child safety procedures.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 8:41 PM

# Olaf Tyaransen

Hot Press writer takes leave from magazine after denying allegations

Olaf Tyaransen is standing down from his work for Hot Press while he deals with allegations made against him this week.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 5:42 PM

# brendan cox

Husband of murdered MP Jo Cox quits charities over sexual harassment claims

Brendan Cox has apologised for his “inappropriate” behaviour.

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Feb 18th 2018, 8:15 AM

# rob porter

White House staff secretary resigns after two ex-wives allege domestic abuse

The White House has said Rob Porter denied the allegations.

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Feb 8th 2018, 2:20 PM

# BREAKING THE SILENCE

University of Cambridge admits it has 'significant problem' with sexual misconduct

A total of 173 complaints of sexual misconduct have been received by the university since May last year.

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Feb 6th 2018, 8:38 AM

# met police

Gardaí receive report of sexual assault accusation against Harvey Weinstein

Met Police confirmed over the weekend that it had received new allegations against Weinstein, one of which took place in Ireland.

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Feb 5th 2018, 10:22 AM

# Allegations

Hillary Clinton says she 'wouldn't allow advisor accused of sexual harassment keep his job again'

Clinton stopped short of saying sorry.

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Jan 31st 2018, 10:49 AM

# Allegations

Las Vegas casino billionaire steps down from key Republican role after sexual misconduct allegations

Steve Wynn has denied the allegations, first published in The Wall Street Journal on Friday.

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Jan 28th 2018, 9:25 AM

# Oscars

Casey Affleck pulls out of presenting best actress award at Oscars

There has been renewed attention on historic accusations of sexual harassment against Affleck in recent months.

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Jan 26th 2018, 7:13 AM

# London

The Presidents Club to close down following sexual harassment claims

The co-organiser of the dinner is reported to have stepped down from his role as non-executive director at the Department for Education over the allegations.

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Jan 24th 2018, 8:14 PM

# dylan farrow

'Why shouldn't I want to bring him down? Why shouldn't I be angry?' - Woody Allen's adopted daughter speaks out

Dylan Farrow claims that the director touched her inappropriately as a seven-year-old.

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Jan 17th 2018, 9:59 PM

# Allegations

Boarding school teacher accused of allowing student to drink wine in their accommodation

The case is being heard at a fitness to teach inquiry in Maynooth.

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Jan 12th 2018, 2:05 PM

# Open letter

Actor Catherine Deneuve under fire for signing open letter denouncing #MeToo movement

The letter said that the movement was leading a witch-hunt against men.

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Jan 10th 2018, 9:53 PM

# hollywood reporter

Michael Douglas preemptively denies sexual harassment claim

The actor said he expects a former employee to accuse him of acting inappropriately in front of her 32 years ago.

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Jan 10th 2018, 8:30 PM

# leave

Beardsley takes 'period of leave' as Newcastle investigate allegations of racism and bullying

Several academy players have come forward with allegations relating to the former Liverpool star.

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Jan 9th 2018, 4:47 PM

# High Court

Boy accused of assisting in alleged rape of sister is placed in secure unit

The 15-year-old has a history of drug taking and alcohol abuse, the High Court has been told.

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Jan 8th 2018, 4:34 PM

# Allegations

New York City Ballet leader Peter Martin retires amid sexual harassment allegations

The 71-year-old stands accused by two dozen dancers of verbal and physical abuse.

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Jan 2nd 2018, 10:03 AM

# Allegations

Director Peter Jackson said he blacklisted Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino under pressure from Harvey Weinstein

Both actresses were among the first to publicly accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct.

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Dec 16th 2017, 4:46 PM

# Allegations

'I'm naked. Do you want to see?': Dustin Hoffman accused of exposing himself to a 16-year-old girl

Two other women said Hoffman assaulted them on 1987 movie Ishtar by inserting his fingers inside them.

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Dec 15th 2017, 12:40 PM

# year book

Trump taunts one of the women who accused Roy Moore of sexual misconduct

The US President said Moore’s Democratic rival would oppose “what we must do” for the nation.

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Dec 9th 2017, 2:52 PM

# john conyers

Longest-serving US congressman announces retirement amidst sexual assault allegations

John Conyers has also endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to replace him in office.

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Dec 5th 2017, 4:08 PM

# Alabama

Trump formally backs multiple sex assault accused Roy Moore

Trump had previously characterised the allegations against Moore as “very troubling” before changing tack.

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Dec 5th 2017, 7:12 AM

# New York

Met Opera suspends conductor James Levine following multiple sexual misconduct claims

Met officials said they were launching an investigation.

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Dec 4th 2017, 7:02 AM

# Adrock

Beastie Boys rapper backs women who accused his father of sexual misconduct

“I believe the allegations against my father are true, and I stand behind the women that made them.”

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Nov 30th 2017, 10:16 PM

# Allegations

Matt Lauer fired from NBC News after complaint of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace'

The announcement was made this morning.

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Nov 29th 2017, 12:32 PM

# Allegations

Harvey Weinstein sued for alleged 'sex trafficking' in Cannes

Aspiring British actress Kadian Noble has accused Weinstein of inviting her to a hotel room in France and sexually assaulting her.

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Nov 28th 2017, 7:05 AM

# Allegations

Liverpool investigate claims Seville police assaulted travelling fans

Reports from Reds supporters are being probed by the club.

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Nov 22nd 2017, 6:21 PM

# Allegations

Toy Story director John Lasseter takes leave from Pixar, citing 'missteps' and 'unwanted hugs'

In a vaguely-worded memo, Lasseter says he knows he has made some employees feel disrespected and uncomfortable.

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Nov 22nd 2017, 9:26 AM

# Allegations

Dublin psychiatric hospital investigating complaint made about Al Porter

St Patrick’s hospital says it will not be commenting further on the matter.

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Nov 21st 2017, 6:06 PM

# al porter

Today FM has spoken to Al Porter over allegation

Today FM issued a statement this evening.

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Nov 17th 2017, 8:38 PM

# Allegations

Sylvester Stallone says claims he sexually assaulted 16-year-old in 1980s are 'ridiculous'

The girl did not press charges, but details of the alleged incident were filed on a police report.

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Nov 17th 2017, 6:22 PM

# Hollywood

Sarah Silverman on Louis CK's misconduct: 'Can you still love someone who did bad things?'

Louis CK last week admitted to sexual misconduct against numerous women.

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Nov 17th 2017, 9:06 AM