Judge fired after telling alleged rape victim to "close your legs"
Superior Court Judge John Russo Jr. will never be allowed to work in New Jersey again.
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Kavanaugh faces another sexual misconduct allegation
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces a newly reported sexual misconduct accusation. A New York Times report claims that a former Yale classmate tried to tip off senators and the FBI last year, but was ignored. President Trump fired back, tweeting that Kavanaugh should "start suing people." Justice Kavanaugh has denied all previous misconduct allegations.
Matt Lauer writes op-ed about Ronan Farrow
Lauer attempts to discredit Farrow's book, "Catch and Kill," which made public a former colleague's rape allegation against Lauer.
New charges against Weinstein in L.A.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was charged with sexual assault in Los Angeles Monday over allegations he assaulted two women there in 2013. The new charges came the same day his criminal trial in New York got underway.
Jury selection begins in Weinstein trial
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is facing new criminal charges in Los Angeles, as jury selection gets underway today for his trial in New York. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN from outside the New York courthouse with the latest developments.
Dramatic start to Harvey Weinstein trial
The trial against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein got off to a dramatic start this week with disturbing testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra. Jesse Weber, an attorney and host of the Law and Crime Network, joined CBSN to breakdown the trial.
DA issues stunning reversal in rape case
A California prosecutor is dropping several rape and assault charges against reality TV star and surgeon Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend, citing what he calls insufficient evidence and claiming that his predecessor was using the case to get reelected. David Begnaud reports on the stunning reversal.
Elizabeth Smart on Smart Defense program
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 14, reveals that she was sexually assaulted again in summer 2019 while on an airplane. The harrowing experience inspired her to launch "Smart Defense," a program aimed to teach women and girls the skills and confidence they need to protect themselves. Smart talks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about how her experiences shaped her belief in self-defense.
Betsy DeVos sued over new campus sexual assault rules
"This new federal effort to weaken Title IX makes it more difficult for victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault to continue their educations and needlessly comes amid a global pandemic," the lawsuit said.
GOP groups seize on Tara Reade allegations to attack Democrats
Through press releases and social media posts, conservative groups have launched a flurry of attacks targeting candidates in competitive races.
New sexual assault claims against Robert Hadden
Manhattan prosecutors are investigating new allegations of sexual assault against former Columbia University obstetrician Dr. Robert Hadden. He has been accused by dozens of women, including Evelyn Yang. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN with the latest.
Roger Stone's lawyers request new trial
Roger Stone's lawyers have requested a new trial based on allegations of political bias. The prison term for President Trump's longtime ally has been deferred until the judge rules on the request. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the case and give us the latest on the sexual assault and rape trial of Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on two counts
Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial have asked the judge whether or not they could be hung on the two most serious counts and unanimous on the other three. Nikki Battiste joins CBSN from outside the courtroom.
Weinstein juror says "nothing simple" about decision
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, one of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial explained how the group reached their decision.
Weinstein juror on the strain of deliberation
Only on “CBS This Morning,” Gayle King spoke to juror number nine in the landmark trial of disgraced Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. Drew, one of seven men on the 12 person jury, talked about the emotional and physical toll the deliberations took on him and other jurors.
Biden 2020 campaign rocked by 1993 allegation
Joe Biden was expected to respond Friday morning to an allegation of sexual assault in the early 1990s. His accuser, former Senate staffer Tara Reade, says then-Senator Biden sexually assaulted her in a Capitol hallway in 1993. A spokeswoman for Biden's presidential campaign called Reade's claim "untrue." Catherine Herridge breaks down the allegations.
Biden fends off sexual assault allegations
This week, former Vice President Joe Biden denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman on his staff in 1993 when he was a senator. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump says he hopes assault claim against Biden is "false"
"Joe is going to have to be able to prove whatever he has to prove," the president said.
Biden accuser wants former VP to drop out
The former Senate staffer accusing Joe Biden of sexual assault is calling on the presumptive nominee to drop out of the presidential race. It’s the first time Tara Reade has talked publicly since Biden denied the allegation in a television interview last week.
New campus sex assault rules bolster rights of the accused
Under the new rules, the definition of sexual harassment is narrowed.
Trump campaign on claim against Biden
Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips joins CBSN to explain how the Trump campaign is trying to capitalize on the controversy over former Senate aide Tara Reade's accusation that Joe Biden assaulted her in 1993. Biden says it never happened.
Senate turns down Biden's request for records
The Senate has denied Joe Biden's request to search for and release any records of an alleged sexual misconduct claim against him from a former aide Tara Reade. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined Elaine Quijano to discuss the controversy.
Biden denies sexual assault allegation by former aide
Former Vice President Joe Biden outright denied a former Senate aide's claim that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990's. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump and his campaign respond to Biden sexual assault allegations
His campaign and GOP leaders accuse Democrats and the media of applying a double standard in their treatment of the Biden allegations.
Biden responds to sexual assault allegations
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee for the first time addresses the allegation by Tara Reade that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s.
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