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PublishedMay 16, 2023
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.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
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.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2022
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.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
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.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
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.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
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.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2021
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.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Facing impeachment, Cuomo resigns in wake of report citing sexual harassment
The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2021
Adviser resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Roberta Kaplan was co-founder of the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, which aids women who have experienced sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2021
Biden calls on Cuomo to resign after probe finds governor sexually harassed multiple women
The president joins New York's two Democratic U.S. senators in calling for the Democratic governor to step down.
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