Monday, February 9, 2026

Tag: sexual misconduct

Former D.A.R.E. officer arrested on child porn and witness tampering charges

“Kevin A. Kovacs, a former longtime Beavercreek police officer, was arrested this morning on federal charges of producing, distributing, receiving, transporting and possessing child pornography."

Former CDC Director arrested on sex abuse charges

Although Frieden and the victim have reportedly known each other for more than 20 years, they were not believed to have had an intimate relationship.

The Red Cross helped an executive get a job at Save...

Perhaps most crucially, the Red Cross gave him “very positive references,” including from a senior official, Save the Children said.

Florida senator resigns after evidence unearthed of sexual misconduct

Latvala's conduct may even be criminal at this point, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has begun conducting a preliminary review.

Federal judge abruptly retires due to sexual harassment allegations

At least 15 women have accused Judge Alex Kozinski of sexual misconduct.

In patriarchy, sexual “misconduct” not surprising

None of us – women or men – should be surprised, because the United States is a patriarchal society and in patriarchy men routinely claim the right to own or control women’s bodies for reproduction and sexual pleasure.

NBC fires Matt Lauer for sexually harassing coworkers

Lauer’s dismissal follows several others in the media for similar misconduct.

Congressman apologizes for nude selfie

Barton announced his re-election bid earlier this month and has no intention of resigning.

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$380 million in funding cuts to one of the most successful public education programs

“Every day, there’s yet another abuse.” The wanton attack on public schools is one of America’s biggest tragedies.

DHS warehouse jail plan signals historic expansion of immigration detention

Documents and reporting reveal a sweeping plan to convert warehouses and deploy military contracting to rapidly expand immigration jails across the United States.

Trump delivers lunch to Beijing

China is taking advantage of the fact that even the most even-tempered of allies have had it with Trump and his tantrums.

The digital media oligarchy: Who owns online news? 

Even Bagdikian’s later editions, written at the dawn of the internet, could not fully anticipate how profoundly digital technology would reconfigure the media oligarchy.

EPA reapproves drift-prone pesticide dicamba

This decision will allow farmers in 34 states to use the herbicide on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton, following a 2024 court ruling that had previously vacated its use.