Kevin Spacey apologises over Anthony Rapp 'sexual advance' claim

[Gerald]

Former USA Olympic gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar has pleaded guilty to seven charges of sexual assault against women and girls in his care.
He was charged with molesting seven girls, many of whom are gymnasts, while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University.
As part of the plea deal, Nassar, 54, could face at least 25 years in prison.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42083977
Now spreading to the sport.

[Mr Quatro]

Over 125 women have accused Nassar of sexually abusing them while they were minors. Many of his victims were top-tier gymnasts, including Olympians Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b025f8e931f695

[vienna]

This points out a flaw in the defense offered by the advocates and defenders of a lot of the accused. Where, before, the accusations would be of a singular nature, now they are from many accusers for each case, and more of them are rather reputable and credible accusers. The offenders and their advocates are finding it harder to just try and dismiss the accusations by saying the accusers are motivated by money or fame, are of questionable mental stability, or questionable morals. The accusers are very often far more credible than the accused and the usual mitigations are just not holding up. Victims were often reluctant to come forward because they feared not only not being taken seriously, they also feared repercussions on themselves. Now they are finding support and credence. This should make a lot of the pervs and jerks a whole lot more uncomfortable about what may be coming their way, and that is good: let them sweat it out and be fearful, rather than their victims...






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[Mr Quatro]

Communication director leaves sinking ship ... I don't see how Judge Moore can win now with three weeks left to the special election that the GOP is trying to get the Governor of Alabama to suspend the election till these matters can be sorted out.

John Rogers, communications director for Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore's campaign, has resigned, Washingtonian reported on Wednesday.
Rogers confirmed his resignation by phone but declined to comment further, the magazine reported. The decision comes as Moore faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including accusations that he made advances on teenagers when he was in his 30s.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/polit...D=ansmsnnews11

[em2nought]

Originally Posted by vienna

This points out a flaw in the defense offered by the advocates and defenders of a lot of the accused. Where, before, the accusations would be of a singular nature, now they are from many accusers for each case, and more of them are rather reputable and credible accusers. The offenders and their advocates are finding it harder to just try and dismiss the accusations by saying the accusers are motivated by money or fame, are of questionable mental stability, or questionable morals. The accusers are very often far more credible than the accused and the usual mitigations are just not holding up. Victims were often reluctant to come forward because they feared not only not being taken seriously, they also feared repercussions on themselves. Now they are finding support and credence. This should make a lot of the pervs and jerks a whole lot more uncomfortable about what may be coming their way, and that is good: let them sweat it out and be fearful, rather than their victims...

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I think it's pink vagina hat syndrome. It's a war on men, an extension of the whole "Trump isn't my president" thing. Join the sisterhood. Too many Hollywood types on our side going down, lets take down some from the other side as well.

[Eichhörnchen]

Even fictional folks are in the spotlight now: I just read about a mother who wants 'Sleeping Beauty' stories banned from schools because she thinks the prince is a sex-pest who engages in "non-consensual kissing".

I guess she'd like to see him thrown in an imaginary dungeon and the imaginary key thrown away?

[Platapus]

Once it becomes clear that a simple accusation can ruin someone's political career, how long will it take for accusations to become a political weapon?

I have zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

But at the same time, I don't believe that accusations alone can establish guilt. They are, after accusations and not testimony.

I have one question: How is a person accused of sexual harassment allowed to defend themselves against the accusation?

As a society we can not allow a situation where accusations can be made but can't be defended against.

[Jimbuna]

^ Agreed

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Once it becomes clear that a simple accusation can ruin someone's political career, how long will it take for accusations to become a political weapon?

I have zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

But at the same time, I don't believe that accusations alone can establish guilt. They are, after accusations and not testimony.

I have one question: How is a person accused of sexual harassment allowed to defend themselves against the accusation?

As a society we can not allow a situation where accusations can be made but can't be defended against.

True that.

[Gerald]

http://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_au...rking-properly

Never stop.

[Eichhörnchen]

[Gerald]

Update:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKBN1DQ0V7

[em2nought]

Originally Posted by Vendor

Update:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKBN1DQ0V7

The only thing he's guilty of in this picture is poor judgement. There isn't anyone that's going to get any sexual satisfaction from touching one of those vests, it was obviously meant as a joke.

[Eichhörnchen]

My wife reckons that one day "improper looking" will also be an offence. Leering, in other words... so I'm bound to be whisked off pretty quickly if that happens

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Once it becomes clear that a simple accusation can ruin someone's political career, how long will it take for accusations to become a political weapon?

I have zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

But at the same time, I don't believe that accusations alone can establish guilt. They are, after accusations and not testimony.

I have one question: How is a person accused of sexual harassment allowed to defend themselves against the accusation?

As a society we can not allow a situation where accusations can be made but can't be defended against.

Herman Caine. Whatever became of his accuser? There was some noise for a brief period, enough to torpedo his political campaign, and then it all the updates disappeared.