Sexual Assault And Harassment

Washington Senate drops investigation into rape accusations against Joe Fain

he Washington State Senate announced Tuesday that it will not go forward with its planned investigation of Senator Joe Fain (R-Auburn).

Seattle to pay Ed Murray accuser $75K to settle defamation suit

The city of Seattle says it has settled a defamation lawsuit with Jeff Simpson, one of five men who accused the former mayor of sexual abuse when he was a teenager.

After 'wake-up call,' UW rowers say let's talk about sex and consent

Progressive groups, Democrats call for Sen. Joe Fain's resignation

Representatives from women's organizations in Washington State, the Washington State Democrats, the King County Labor Council, and a Seattle port commissioner on Tuesday called for state Sen. Joe Fain's resignation following a rape allegation made against the legislator last month.

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She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved

It could have been the recession, she said, but it could have also been that Clay Johnson told his own version of events to the leaders at the Sunlight Foundation. He had more power and access than Sarah. And, apparently, he had more credibility too.