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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Bloomberg
NDAs Are Problematic. That Doesn't Mean We Should Ban Them.
When Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sexual assault charges was playing out in a Manhattan courtroom earlier this month, events were closely followed 3,000 miles away where British lawmakers were mulling a change to their own laws on workplace misconduct. As the catalyst for the #MeToo movement when his serial abuse of women first emerged in 2017, Weinstein has also sparked a debate around the use of nondisclosure agreements in jurisdictions across the western world. These are contracts between an employer and a departing employee originally designed to protect trade secrets, but which are increasingly used to cover up wrongdoing including discrimination, sexual harassment and even assault.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rays' Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco received a two-year suspended prison sentence Thursday when he was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, which could end his baseball career. Franco, 24, who signed an 11-year, $182 million contract in 2021, will remain on Major League Baseball's restricted list for failure to work for the Rays. If he's unable to secure a visa to work in the United States because of the guilty verdict, he won't be able to play again in MLB. Even if Franco is able to obtain a visa in the future, the Rays could seek to have the remaining $133 million remaining on his contract voided based on violating moral turpitude. MLB's investigation remains open but if Franco never gets a visa, the league may consider it a moot point to even issue a punishment. "Major League Baseball is proud to have a collectively bargained Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy that reflects our commitment to these issues," MLB said in a statement. 'We are aware of today's verdict in the Wander Franco trial and will conclude our investigation at the appropriate time." The minor informed the court that she had a sexual relationship with Franco when he was 21 years old. The mother of the victim, Martha Vanessa Chevalier Almonte, was convicted of sexually trafficking her daughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Franco was placed on MLB's restricted list in July 2024, 11 months after social media posts alleged that Franco had been in an inappropriate relationship with the minor since December 2022. Franco denied the allegations and he was on paid administrative leave until being put on the restricted list. While Franco remains a free man, he was informed that if he violates any conditions of the court, he must serve his full two-year sentence. He is prohibited from approaching minors with sexual intentions. Franco also faces charges in the Dominican Republic for illegal possession of a handgun after an altercation in a parking lot November, 2024, in San Juan de la Maguana. Wander Franco contract Wander Franco agreed to an 11-year, $182 million contract before the 2022 season at the age of 20, having played just 70 MLB games at that point. Wander Franco stats
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
45-year-old Wisconsin man found guilty of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child
RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Wisconsin man arrested for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child under the age of 13 has officially been found guilty. Wisconsin motorcycle crash ends in just minor road rash According to a release from the Rusk County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Adam Barnett from Conrath was found guilty of the charge following a three-day jury trial. Following the jury trial, Barnett was remanded to the Rusk County Jail, where he will await his sentencing hearing scheduled for September 12. The Rusk County Sheriff's Office and the Rusk County District Attorney's Office are committed to justice and closure for victims of sexual violence. Rusk county Sheriff Phil Grassmann Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC News
18-06-2025
- NBC News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Former assistant Brendan Paul to testify as prosecution nears end of its case
What to know about the trial Brendan Paul, a former Combs' personal assistant, is expected to testify today as well as a summary witness. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey said yesterday that the government will likely rest its case on Friday. Combs' defense team said it needs two to five days to present its case, but that timeline isn't set in stone. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Sign up for the 'Diddy on Trial' newsletter for key developments and analysis, and listen to the 'Dateline' nightly podcast.
NBC News
02-06-2025
- NBC News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Cross-examination resumes for ex-assistant 'Mia'
What to know about the sex trafficking trial A woman who is only being referred to by a pseudonym, "Mia," who used to work as Sean 'Diddy' Combs' personal assistant for several years, returned to the stand Friday. She faced cross-examination after accusing Combs of sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions. "Mia" is set to return today for her third day on the stand. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline.
