Sexual Harassment News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Had bruises on my pelvic bone: Bella Thorne accuses former co-star Mickey Rourke of injuring her genitals on set
Los Angeles, April 12: Bella Thorne recently opened up about a disturbing experience she had while filming with actor Mickey Rourke, which she referred to as "one of the all-time worst experiences" of her life as an actress.
Karnataka Women commission writes to State Police to investigate Bengaluru molestation case
Bengaluru, April 7: The Karnataka State Women commission has written to he DCP Southeast Bengaluru to investigate the April 3 alleged molestation in Bengaluru's Bharti Layout, Suddaguntepalya.
Blake Lively seeks to dismiss Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit
Washington, March 21: Following a series of legal disputes, Blake Lively has filed a motion in federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against her by actor and director Justin Baldoni.
Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya's lawyer releases official statement on Tanushree Dutta case
Mumbai, March 10: Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya's lawyer Padma Shkatkar has released an official statement over the sexual harassment case by former actress Tanushree Dutta and said that the “court has not taken the cognizance of the case as it was barred by the Limitation Act due to delay in registration of FIR.”
Bangladeshi women remain in distress as world celebrates International Women's Day
Dhaka, March 8: The statistics on violence against women in Bangladesh have exposed the grim reality in the country under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
NHRC seeks Punjab govt report on minor's 'harassment' by pastor
New Delhi, March 7: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday sought a report within one week from the Punjab government and state police on a complaint against a pastor for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl over the past three years.
Mob besiege police station in Dhaka, call for release of accused in sexual harassment case
Dhaka, March 6: In yet another incident of lawlessness in Bangladesh, an agitating mob identifying themselves as "Tawhidi Janata" besieged the capital's Shahbagh Police Station in the early hours of Thursday, according to local media reports.
Women wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Court records evidence of woman wrestler's husband
New Delhi, March 3: The Rouse Avenue court on Monday recorded the evidence (Statement) of the woman wrestler's husband. Former BJP MP and ex-chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is facing trial in this case. He appeared before the court to attend the hearing.
Maharashtra: One of the accused has criminal history, says Jalgaon Police on molestation of Union Minister's daughter
Jalgaon, March 2: One of the accused in the alleged molestation case involving the daughter of Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, has multiple criminal cases registered against him, Jalgaon police said on Sunday.
Had the guts to molest, record videos: Union MoS approaches police after daughter harassed during procession in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
Jalgaon, March 2: Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Sunday approached the police and lodged a complaint after her daughter was allegedly molested during a religious procession in Maharashtra's Jalgaon on February 28.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces allegations from business partner
Washington, March 2: Kirk Burrowes, Bad Boy Entertainment's co-founder and former president, has sued rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs for what he describes as a "deeply disturbing pattern" of sexual assault, violence, and intimidation spanning more than a decade.
J-K: Baramulla Police registers first-ever e-FIR via WhatsApp
Baramulla, March 2: In a significant step towards digital policing, Police Station Pattan in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp on February 28, Baramulla Police said.
Dramatic turn in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal battle as actress hires CIA alum for crisis PR
Los Angeles, March 1: The dramatic battle between Hollywood actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni is is turning into a tornado.
Big relief: Allahabad HC allows UP govt's plea to withdraw case against Brij Bhushan
Lucknow, Feb 28: In a big relief to former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has allowed the Uttar Pradesh government's plea seeking to withdraw criminal case against him.
Denise Richards was told she would be 'blacklisted' if she spoke about sexual harassment that she endured
Los Angeles, Feb 23: Hollywood actress Denise Richards was threatened with being “blacklisted” if she spoke publicly about the sexual harassment she endured as a young actress.
'Have courage': If someone misbehaves slap them with slippers, Rajasthan Guv urges female students
Jaipur, Feb 20: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Thursday asked the female students to have the courage to act and that if anyone tries to misbehave they should be slapped with slippers.
Blake Lively seeks Justin Baldoni's phone records in pursuit for more evidence of smear campaign
Los Angeles, Feb 13: Hollywood actress Blake Lively‘s lawyers have dispatched a legal document for Justin Baldoni‘s phone records, as they seek to support their allegation that he launched a smear campaign against her.
I had Anxiety: Justin Baldoni opens up about emotional struggles amid legal battle with Blake Lively
Washington, February 9: In a preview of his upcoming interview, Actor and director Justin Baldoni opened up about his emotional struggles in an "intense year" amid legal battle with his former co-star Blake Lively.
WFI returns to old office after failure to find new premisis due to Sports Ministry's ban
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, February 7: The office of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has returned to the house of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at 21, Ashoka Road, Janpath after the management failed to get a new place due to the ban imposed by the Sports Ministry, a WFI official said.
Jacqueline Bisset claims she's 'unsympathetic' to #MeToo stories, says Women need to learn the word 'no'
Washington, February 2: Veteran actress Jacqueline Bisset has sparked controversy with her remarks on the #MeToo movement, claiming she feels "unsympathetic" toward women who have come forward with harassment allegations.
Justin Baldoni launches website to share his side in Blake Lively legal battle
Los Angeles, February 2: The legal fight between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn as Baldoni has launched a website to share his side of the dispute, linking to legal documents and a timeline of events related to their ongoing lawsuit, according to People.
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds to make a plea to dismiss Justin Baldoni's lawsuit
Los Angeles, Jan 31: Director Hollywood couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are trying to silence actor-director Justin Baldoni, who has been accused of sexual harassment by Blake.
Justin Baldoni , Blake Lively's trial scheduled for March 2026
Washington, January 28: Amid the ongoing legal battle going on between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, a new development has taken place. Baldoni and Lively could be headed for a trial on March 9, 2026, said a judge, as reported by Variety.
Author Colleen Hoover deactivates Instagram following Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's legal battle
Washington, January 23: Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has decided to step back from social media, with her Instagram account becoming inactive on January 22, 2025.
K'taka: Mob strips & thrashes man for talking to married woman on phone; 3 arrested
Hubballi, Jan 22: In a shocking incident, a man was stripped and thrashed by a mob for allegedly talking to a married woman in Hubballi city, Karnataka, on Wednesday.
Blake Lively's legal team says 'every frame' of Justin Baldoni's released footage corroborates her claims
Los Angeles, Jan 22: Hollywood actress Blake Lively has reacted through her legal team at director-actor Justin Baldoni's recently released video proof quashing the actress' claim of sexual harassment.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin introduces two bills proposing stricter punishment for crimes against women
Chennai, January 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday introduced two amendment bills in the state assembly to make punishment stringent for crimes against women.
Justin Baldoni's legal team to hint at Blake Lively's pattern of bullying in their countersuit
Washington, January 9: The legal team of actor and director Justin Baldoni has suggested they will highlight what they describe as a 'pattern of bullying' by actress Blake Lively in their countersuit after she accused Baldoni's team of launching 'attacks' following the lawsuit.