Lyft faces new sexual assault accusation

Alison Turkos says her driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017, drove her across state lines and then raped her with two other men. Turkos is among a reported five women who filed lawsuits against Lyft on Tuesday, alleging they were sexually assaulted or raped by its drivers. The plaintiffs accuse Lyft of refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in rape cases, failing to adequately screen potential drivers and failing to address what they call the "sexual predator crisis" on the platform. Last week, Lyft issued updates concerning its safety features, and said it will make drivers undergo a mandatory safety exercise.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 00:56

Lyft facing lawsuits over alleged assaults

The ride-sharing company Lyft is facing five more sexual assault lawsuits. One of them was filed by Alison Turkos, who alleges she was kidnapped and raped during a Lyft ride in 2017. She spoke with Nikki Battiste.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 01:12

Sexual assault in military affects men, too

Sexual assault in the military has long been swept under the rug, covered up or rationalized as acts of hazing or bullying. In a new New York Times report, author Dave Philipps details the story of six men who were victimized during their time serving the country. He joined CBSN to discuss his findings.

• Sep 19, 2019
• 03:50

New England Patriots release Antonio Brown

NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been dropped by the New England Patriots, the second team to release him this season. Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Sep 20, 2019
• 01:49

Patriots drop Antonio Brown

Less than a week ago, superstar Antonio Brown looked like he would be headlining a seemingly unstoppable offense for the New England Patriots. But on Friday, the defending Super Bowl champions cut Brown, after he played only one game for them, following accusations of sexual misconduct. Dana Jacobson reports.

• Sep 21, 2019
• 02:36

Chanel Miller: "It's OK to lash out"

We are hearing a powerful new perspective on sexual assault from survivor, Chanel Miller. The once-anonymous woman was attacked by former Stanford swimmer, Brock Turner, while she was unconscious. Turner was convicted of three felony sex crimes. He served just 90 days in jail, and registered as a sex offender for life. Gayle King spoke to Miller about her victim impact statement and her message to other survivors.

• Sep 24, 2019
• 02:07

Chanel Miller opens up about coming forward

We are hearing a powerful new perspective on sexual assault from survivor Chanel Miller. The once-anonymous woman was attacked by former Stanford swimmer, Brock Turner, while she was unconscious. Turner was convicted of three felony sex crimes. He served just 90 days in jail, and registered as a sex offender for life. Gayle King spoke to Miller about her decision to reveal her identity and what she wants other survivors to know.

• Sep 24, 2019
• 13:12

Chanel Miller on overcoming a brutal process

Until now, millions of people only knew Chanel Miller as Emily Doe, the name she was given by the legal system. In 2015, Brock Turner sexually assaulted her outside a fraternity party, while she was unconscious and intoxicated. This month, Chanel revealed her true identity to the world. Gayle King reports.

• Sep 24, 2019
• 07:32

Uber unveils new passenger safety features

An explosive new Washington Post report raises fresh questions about how Uber handles passenger safety. It focuses on Uber's "special investigations unit" which handles some of the worst incidents reported by passengers. The Post says agents in the unit are coached to put the company ahead of passenger safety -- allegations Uber disputes. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 26, 2019
• 03:39

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.

• May 20, 2020

Matt Lauer denies rape allegation

Matt Lauer, the former host of NBC's "Today" show, has denied a former coworker's rape allegation. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 01:54

Ronan Farrow on "Catch & Kill," NBC response

In his explosive new book, "Catch and Kill," Ronan Farrow details allegations of sexual assault in the media industry, and his former bosses’ alleged attempts to stifle his reporting. The book describes sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and former NBC News anchor Matt Lauer. Farrow joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the allegations and his new book. In a letter to colleagues, NBC News president Noah Oppenheim said: "We have no secrets and nothing to hide," adding, "Farrow's effort to defame NBC News is clearly motivated not by a pursuit of truth, but an axe to grind."

• Oct 14, 2019
• 08:26

Ronan Farrow on "Catch and Kill"

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ronan Farrow joined CBSN to discuss his new book, "Catch and Kill." The book details his efforts to expose sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer and the far-reaching efforts to impede his reporting.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 09:02

Man accused of killing woman who ignored him

Donald Thurman, 26, was arrested was charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault after University of Illinois at Chicago police found 19-year-old Ruth George unresponsive in a campus parking garage. CBS Chicago's Mike Puccinelli reports.

• Nov 27, 2019
• 01:31

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.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 01:15

How "intimacy coordinators" help avoid MeToo moments

Two years after the Harvey Weinstein​ sexual assault scandal sparked the MeToo movement, the media industry has been forced to rethink how it produces sexual content on stage and on screen. HBO, for instance, has made it mandatory for crews to hire "intimacy coordinators" to consult on any scenes involving intimacy, and it's not alone.

• Jan 7, 2020
• 01:48

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.

• Jan 7, 2020
• 07:40

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.

• Jan 25, 2020
• 06:03

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.

• Feb 5, 2020
• 02:43

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.

• Feb 6, 2020
• 07:28

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.

• May 15, 2020

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.

• May 15, 2020

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.

• Feb 20, 2020
• 04:42

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.

• Feb 21, 2020
• 10:36

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.

• Feb 21, 2020
• 02:41

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