Democrats tell Platner to leave Senate race
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
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Democrats call on Platner to drop Senate bid
Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation. Aaron Zitner, reporter and editor in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, joins with more.
Platner "taking the time to reflect" on campaign
A woman who dated Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner five years ago is accusing him of sexual assault in a new Politico report. Platner denies the allegation. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Platner denies sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he's mulling the "best path forward" after a woman he dated told Politico he sexually assaulted her five years ago. Platner called the allegation "categorically false." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser won't face murder charge
A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024.
Sources: DOJ probing nonprofit in Carroll suit
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into a nonprofit that funded part of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
10 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Ten people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
Amanda Nguyen on activism, trip to space
Astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyen, who became the first Vietnamese American woman in space, talks about her decision to bring the hospital band from her sexual assault with her on last year's Blue Origin flight, helping other survivors and her memoir.
Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh
The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.
Gallego spokesperson denies misconduct claims
On "The Takeout" Thursday night, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona of misconduct allegations that are "sexual in nature." A spokesperson for Gallego called the claims "right-wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far-right member of Congress." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
How do congressional staff report misconduct?
Recent resignations from Congress are shining a light on lawmaker misconduct. Republican strategist Rina Shah, who has worked on Capitol Hill for several years, joins CBS News to discuss.
Examining lead-up to Swalwell's resignation
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress as he faces sexual assault and misconduct allegations. CBS News California accountability correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Swalwell to resign amid misconduct claims
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Swalwell resigning
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday that he would resign from Congress in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Political strategists John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join with analysis.
Swalwell resigning after sexual assault claims
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he will resign from Congress amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Swalwell suspends California governor bid
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his bid for California governor as he faces allegations of sexual assault. CBS News California accountability correspondent Julie Watts reports.
Inside NYPD's gender based violence unit
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Rep. Leger Fernández on Cesar Chavez abuse claims
Lawmakers and community leaders are responding to the sexual assault allegations against the late civil rights and labor icon Cesar Chavez. Many events honoring Chavez have been canceled, and California intends to rename his eponymous holiday to "Farmworkers Day." Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
NYT: Cesar Chavez accused of abusing girls
Labor leader Dolores Huerta said Wednesday that the late Cesar Chavez assaulted her in the 1960s. Huerta's statement comes after a New York Times report released earlier Wednesday detailed allegations of abuse against Chavez. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has the details.
Sexual assaults on airplanes are on the rise, CBS News investigation finds
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
Airplane sexual assaults on rise
Authorities are monitoring a threat in the skies: sexual assaults on airplanes. There's fear the crime is underreported. Scott MacFarlane investigates.
Last sexual misconduct lawsuits against NFL QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed.
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
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