Headlines for 02_26_2015

New film gives chilling account of sexual assault on college campuses - SI.com

SI.com

New film gives chilling account of sexual assault on college campuses SI.com A new film, which debuts in New York and L.A. on Friday, explores the epidemic problem of sexual assault on college campus and features Jameis Winston's accuser, who speaks publicly for the first time. by Jeff Benedict. Posted: Thu Feb. 26, 2015 ... and more »

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Another woman accuses Bill Cosby of sexual assault - Entertainment Weekly (blog)

Entertainment Weekly (blog)

Another woman accuses Bill Cosby of sexual assault Entertainment Weekly (blog) Heidi Thomas claims she went over to Cosby's house in 1984 to read lines, and he handed her a glass of Chablis to drink. According to CNN, “her memory of the next few hours is 'foggy' ” but she remembers waking up to find Cosby “next to her in bed ... Model Heidi Thomas Accuses Bill Cosby Of Sexual Assault & After 30 Years ...Bustle Bill Cosby Announces that His Career Is 'Far From Finished'People Magazine all 43 news articles »

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Study: College athletes are more likely to gang rape - Al Jazeera America

Al Jazeera America

Study: College athletes are more likely to gang rape Al Jazeera America In the world of higher education, sexual assault is a legal minefield. Alleged victims and accused rapists alike claim their colleges botch cases – charging breach of contract, negligence, discrimination, defamation and due process violations – and in ... Sexual Assault on College Campuses panel calls for change in rape cultureCentral Michigan Life College Senior's Essay Reminds Us Men Are Victims Of Sexual Violence, TooNewNowNext all 4 news articles »

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Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury accused of sex assault, rape - CNN

Christian Science Monitor

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury accused of sex assault, rape CNN "The women did not independently come forward to tell their stories of sexual assault after years of keeping them secret," the statement said. "Instead, they signed on to become plaintiffs in these cases following a world-wide and lengthy period of ... Founder of Bikram hot yoga facing 6 harassment and sex assault lawsuits in Los ...Minneapolis Star Tribune Bikram Choudhury, founder of popular Bikram yoga, sued for sexual assaultChristian Science Monitor all 241 news articles »

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DiPietro: UT trustees 'satisfied' with sex assault policy - Knoxville News Sentinel

DiPietro: UT trustees 'satisfied' with sex assault policy Knoxville News Sentinel University of Tennessee trustees are pleased with the system's approach to preventing and dealing with sexual assault, UT President Joe DiPietro said Thursday. “The trustees are satisfied we're taking the right steps,” he said. “In my mind, one sexual ... and more »

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Keep guns out of the campus sexual assault battle - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Keep guns out of the campus sexual assault battle Chicago Tribune Proponents of the measure argue that sexual assaults would decline if students were able to carry firearms to defend themselves. There are 41 states that ban concealed carry on college campuses, although legislators in Florida, Nevada and eight other ... New York Is a Leader in the Fight Against Sexual Assault on College CampusesHuffington Post Cuomo unveils campaign to fight sexual assault at collegesNew York Daily News State launches campus sexual-assault hotlineThe Daily Star Fox 29 Lake Charles -LongIsland.com -WABC-TV all 84 news articles »

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At sexual assault conference, Anita Hill's voice still resonates - UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley

At sexual assault conference, Anita Hill's voice still resonates UC Berkeley By design, the trio's hourlong discussion served to bookend a conversation that had been going on for two days under the auspices of the National Conference on Campus Sexual Assault and Violence, hosted by UC Berkeley. Beginning Tuesday morning ... Anita Hill Criticizes Campus Sex Assault InvestigationsKQED Department of Justice to fund research on campus sex assault policiesDaily Californian all 8 news articles »

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Proposed Bill Would Impose Stricter Penalties For Not Reporting Sexual Assault ... - WCHS-TV8

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Proposed Bill Would Impose Stricter Penalties For Not Reporting Sexual Assault ... WCHS-TV8 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill imposing stricter penalties for educators who fail to report sexual assault on school property is making its way through the legislature. House Bill 2939 was sparked by last month's incident at Capital High School. The ... House Seeks to Strengthen Sexual Assault Laws at SchoolsWest Virginia Public Broadcasting all 26 news articles »

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Senator McCaskill and others renew push on campus sex assault, make ... - Inside Higher Ed

Thehour.com

Senator McCaskill and others renew push on campus sex assault, make ... Inside Higher Ed WASHINGTON -- The bipartisan group of U.S. senators that has been pushing legislation to curb campus sexual assaults is making some changes to their proposal as they look to advance the measure in the new Congress. The sponsors of the legislation, ... NCC forms partnership with sexual assault crisis centerThehour.com Senate's Revamped Sexual-Assault Bill Puts More Pressure on CollegesChronicle of Higher Education (subscription) Student lobbyists to advocate on Capitol Hill for sexual violence educationGW Hatchet (subscription) The Mainstream Online -It's Relevant: Norwalk -Ms. Magazine all 8 news articles »

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Senators Seek Huge Fines For Colleges Mishandling Sexual Assault - Huffington Post

Houston Chronicle

Senators Seek Huge Fines For Colleges Mishandling Sexual Assault Huffington Post A bipartisan group of senators proposed Thursday to ramp up the federal government's ability to penalize colleges that mishandle sexual assault cases, while imposing significant new transparency requirements. Legislation reintroduced in the Senate ... Campus sex-assault bill reintroducedDanbury News Times Senator revives campus sexual-assault billHouston Chronicle This New Bill Could Help Curb Campus Sexual AssaultYahoo Health Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) (blog) all 16 news articles »

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