Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
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Former Bangor judge fights to keep law license after sexual harassment claims
The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar is deciding whether it should sanction Charles Budd after he was accused of harassing women at a professional conference in Nashville.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Lizzo’s former dancers sue singer, alleging sexual harassment and hostile work environment
The defendants are seeking an unspecified amount for damages to cover lost earnings, emotional distress, medical expenses, and legal fees.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
Posted inOpinion
The Maine Millennial: Have we learned nothing from #MeToo?
If employers do not intervene in low-level boundary-pushing, sexual harassment will continue to persist across all workplaces.
Posted inLocal & State
Knox County pays $86,500 to end former guard’s lawsuit
The St. George woman claimed she had been sexually harassed for the three years she worked at the Knox County Jail.
Posted inLocal & State
State settles prison guard’s gender harassment claim for $395,000
The woman filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was a frequent recipient of unwanted sexual overtures from male co-workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges from allegations by 2 women
A New York district attorney says that, while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, she couldn’t bring criminal cases over it.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.