Jan 23 Politics Whistleblower Asks Appeals Court To Keep Ky. Lawmakers Out Of Lawsuit Lawyers representing former legislative staffers have asked an appeals court to prevent lawmakers accused of harassment from intervening in their whistleblower lawsuits. By Ryland Barton Jan 23 Politics Whistleblower Asks Appeals Court To Keep Lawmakers Out Of Lawsuit Ryland Barton
Jan 18 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: New Statehouse Harassment Details Emerge The legislature wasn’t in session this week, but there was still plenty of news coming out of the Capitol. By Ryland Barton Jan 18 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: New Statehouse Harassment Details Ryland Barton
Dec 27 Health Hardin Memorial Sees 108 Percent Increase In Sexual Assault Patients Hardin Memorial also recently got a grant to continue its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, where nurses are specially trained to conduct exams. By Lisa Gillespie Dec 27 Health Hardin Memorial Sees 108 Percent Increase In Sexual Assault Patients Lisa Gillespie
Nov 19 Arts and Culture ‘What I Was Wearing’: U of L Exhibit Confronts Question Asked Of Sexual Assault Survivors The exhibit features clothing worn by sexual assault survivors at the time of their assault, and quotes from those individuals. By Ashlie Stevens Nov 19 Arts and Culture U of L Exhibit Confronts Question Asked Of Sexual Assault Survivors Ashlie Stevens
Nov 16 Politics Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault Among the most significant changes is that schools can make it harder to prove allegations — by raising the level of proof needed. By Tovia Smith, NPR Nov 16 Politics Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault Tovia Smith, NPR
Jan 20 Politics Kentucky House Approves Measure To Raise Age Of Consent The House passed a bill that would expand Kentucky's rape and sodomy laws, making it illegal for 16- and 17-year-olds to have sex with people age 28 or older. By Ryland Barton Jan 20 Politics Kentucky House Approves Measure To Raise Age Of Consent Ryland Barton
Jan 16 Politics Beshear Announces Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced the creation of a cold case unit to investigate and work with victims involved in the state’s huge backlog of sexual assault cases. By Rick Howlett Jan 16 Politics Beshear Announces Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit Rick Howlett
Nov 30 Community After Facebook Outrage, Owner Of Haymarket Whiskey Bar Sues Over Rape Allegations In a moment where social media provides a megaphone for assault claims, the legal landscape for these cases is more complicated than ever. By Erica Peterson Nov 30 Community After Outrage, Owner Of Haymarket Bar Sues Over Rape Allegations Erica Peterson
Nov 28 Community Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts Allegations of sexual harassment often sound like they would make a good lawsuit, but many such cases are quickly dismissed. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR Nov 28 Community Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Oct 21 Commentary Strange Fruit: A Conversation With ‘Me Too’ Originator Tarana Burke Activist Tarana Burke actually started the "me too" movement 10 years ago. It gained traction this week when championed by actress Alyssa Milano. By Laura Ellis Oct 21 Commentary Strange Fruit: A Conversation With 'Me Too' Originator Tarana Burke Laura Ellis
Aug 1 Community 2 Women File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Louisville Police The lawsuits say the incidents took place in 2016, including occasions while Officer Pablo Cano was on duty or in uniform. By Associated Press Aug 1 Community 2 Women File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Louisville Police Associated Press
Jul 25 Investigations Billy Joe Miles Ruled Competent To Stand Trial A judge ruled the Western Kentucky businessman is mentally competent to defend himself against accusations of rape, sodomy and attempted bribery. By R.G. Dunlop Jul 25 Investigations Billy Joe Miles Ruled Competent To Stand Trial R.G. Dunlop
Jun 13 Community Can Politics Play A Role In Reducing Violence Against Women? A delegation from six countries gathered at The Dolfinger in Portland Monday to talk about gender-based violence around the globe. By Roxanne Scott Jun 13 Community Can Politics Play A Role In Reducing Violence Against Women? Roxanne Scott