Tag: sexual assault allegation

Reckless Australian Prime Minister Imperils Fair Sexual Assault Trial

Commentary There’s been endless kerfuffle about the implications of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s apology to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins with eminent lawyers claiming his comments were reckless, and warning they may derail any chance of both parties in the criminal case being given a fair trial. One thing is for sure: the case’s…


Woman Alleges Sexual Assault at USC Fraternity Party

LOS ANGELES—A lawsuit was filed Dec. 21 by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted while intoxicated by a sober Mu Theta chapter fraternity member during a party near the University of Southern California (USC) in 2020, stripping her of her virginity. The plaintiff is identified only as Jane Doe in the Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit brought…


The Great Purge Rolls on in Australian Parliament

Commentary “Like Fresh Meat: Detailing Rampant Sex Harassment in Australia’s Parliament.” This was the lurid headline in the New York Times this week, describing a report into harassment and bullying in Australia’s parliament. “A sweeping report lays out a cloistered, alcohol-fuelled environment where powerful men violated boundaries unchecked,” claimed the Times. Typical biased NYT reporting….