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Oct 31, 2023

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Updates Sexual Harassment Policies Following John Falcicchio Scandal

The new rules prohibit romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors and their employees, while the previous order just strongly discouraged the behavior.

Jul 31, 2023

Investigation Finds Top Bowser Aide John Falcicchio Sexually Harassed Second D.C. Employee

The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel has substantiated sexual harassment claims from two government employees who worked in the office Falcicchio oversaw as deputy mayor.

Mar 31, 2023

A Second D.C. Employee Accuses John Falcicchio, Bowser’s Former Deputy Mayor, Of Sexual Harassment

Nearly two weeks after a D.C. government employee accused John Falcicchio of harassment, a second individual came forward with her own complaint.

Jul 01, 2021

NFL Fines The Washington Football Team $10 Million After Review Of ‘Highly Unprofessional’ Workplace Culture

“Numerous female employees reported having experienced sexual harassment and a general lack of respect in the workplace,” the report found.

Sep 01, 2020

NFL Takes Over Washington Football Team Investigation Following New Allegations

The Washington Football Team will no longer be in charge of the investigation into allegations of a culture of harassment at the organization.

Jun 17, 2016

Survey: Three In 10 Female Georgetown Undergrads Report Non-Consensual Sexual Contact

University President John Degioia said the findings were “unacceptable.”

Jun 02, 2016

Man Arrested For Groping Woman On Metro Platform

At the L’Enfant Plaza station last night.

May 05, 2016

Sexual Harassment In Bars Is Pervasive, But A New Project Offers Help

Safe Bars offers certification for establishments who have trained staffers in bystander intervention.

Apr 12, 2016

Data: More Than Three Quarters Of People Harassed On Metro Don’t Report It

When people see Metro’s ads against sexual harassment, they’re twice as likely to report it.

Feb 15, 2016

[UPDATED] Photos: At Katsucon, Cosplayers Find An Empowering And Safe Space

Cosplayers assembled by the thousands to create a vibrant visual spectacle at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

 
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