News, 8/2/21
Angeline Binick
II. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
III. POLICY / LEGISLATION
IV. SEX TRAFFICKING / SEX TRADE
V. CHILD MARRIAGE
VI. CLERGY ABUSE
VII. CASE STORIES
VIII. COMMENTARY
GLOBAL NEWS
Australia: Former NSW MP Michael Johnsen not charged over alleged rape of Blue Mountains sex worker
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-01/nsw-michael-johnsen-not-charged-over-rape-allegation/100340798
Accusations of Sexual Abuse Continue to Roil Basketball in Mali
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/sports/mali-basketball-sexual-abuse-fiba.html
Jamaica: Groups denounce violence against women, children
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20210731/no-more-silent-cries-groups-denounce-violence-against-women-children
Pop star Kris Wu detained by Beijing police on suspicion of sexual assault
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/canadian-pop-star-kris-wu-detained-beijing-1.6125568
Activision Blizzard executive blocks own employees on Twitter in wake of harassment lawsuit
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/08/02/activision-blizzard-frances-townsend-whistleblow/
New York: As Sexual Harassment Investigation Progresses, Cuomo's Special Counsel Resigns
https://www.wshu.org/post/sexual-harassment-investigation-progresses-cuomos-special-counsel-resigns#stream/0
L Brands Agrees to New Policies Tied to Sexual Harassment Claims
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/business/victorias-secret-sexual-harassment.html
Bank of Ireland: Woman awarded £18k in sexual harassment case
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-58010751
POLICY / LEGISLATION
The Justice Department Is Revisiting Its Sexual Harassment Policies
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/justice-department-revisiting-sexual-harassment-policies
Minnesota: New bill grants legal amnesty to reporters of sexual assault, even if under the illegal influence of drugs or alcohol
https://mndaily.com/268544/news/new-bill-grants-legal-amnesty-to-reporters-of-sexual-assault-even-if-under-the-illegal-influence-of-drugs-or-alcohol/
Florida's only safe home for boy sex trafficking victims struggling to fill beds, despite growing need
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/fla-s-only-safe-home-for-boy-sex-trafficking-victims-struggling-to-fill-beds-despite-growing-need
Tennessee: Isolation, poverty and addiction spike human trafficking during pandemic
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/in-depth-isolation-poverty-and-addiction-spike-human-trafficking-during-pandemic
Bangladesh teens forced into marriage during pandemic downturn
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3143285/coronavirus-child-brides-bangladesh-teens-forced
CLERGY ABUSE
Bishop: Catholic Diocese of Albany covered up sexual abuse by priests
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/31/bishop-roman-catholic-diocese-of-albany-covered-up-sexual-abuse-by-priests
Former Rhode Island priest faces sexual assault charges
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/07/30/former-rhode-island-priest-faces-sexual-assault-charges/
Canada: Priest Banned After Accusing School Sexual Abuse Victims of Lying for Money
https://www.newsweek.com/priest-banned-after-accusing-school-sexual-abuse-victims-lying-money-1614307
US Fencers Wear Pink Masks After Teammate is Accused of Sexual Misconduct
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/alan-hadzic-fencing-pink-mask-teammates-team-usa-protest/3188130/
Lawmaker Who Publicized Name of Alleged Rape Victim Says Complaints Politically Motivated
https://www.newsweek.com/lawmaker-who-publicized-name-alleged-rape-victim-says-complaints-politically-motivated-1615432
COMMENTARY
Jimmy Savile: 10 years on, what has changed in uncovering abuse?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/01/jimmy-savile-10-years-on-what-has-changed-in-uncovering-abuse