Category Archives: Sexual harassment

Court Jester: Sandusky Shower

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Some great humor making the rounds Sandusky Shower

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Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

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Questions mounting about McQueary account of incident

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You would hate to be a prosecutor in a case where your alleged star witness starts changing his story, adding facts which were never previously disclosed or firing off emails trying to defend himself. Yet that is where we are … finish reading Questions mounting about McQueary account of incident

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SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

How could it?  How could things get any worse for PSU?  What else could they possibly screw up? SI has an extensive Special Report in the upcoming issue that will examine many aspects of the PSU drama.  Entitled:  Scandal. Shame.  … finish reading SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

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Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

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Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lots of varying opinions on how much liability PSU should have, but one of the main issues is whether there are defenses (or smoke screens) that the school and its administration could use.  An interesting look here at the level … finish reading Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

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PSU police deny McQueary reported crime

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite his emails and protests that he had indeed reported the alleged incident he witnessed to the police. Mike McQueary’s story came into further question today amidst statements that he had not done so.

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New Judge assigned to Sandusky case

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With everything going on at PSU it seems like a textbook case for “How to do EVERYTHING wrong.” But at least now we apparently will have a judge with no ties to Sandusky, PSU or Second Mile.

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Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Penn state scandal is a call to action For Immediate Release                                                              For More Information Contact: November 14, 2011                                                                   Dana Brueck 608/266-1221 MADISON — The Penn State child sexual assault scandal has put the issue of child abuse exactly where … finish reading Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

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Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the last week, the events at Penn State involving their football program and legendary coach Joe Paterno have taken over the news world. With such a big story connected to sports, coaching, leadership, morals, etc, The Positive Coaching Alliance … finish reading Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

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Munson: Victims likely to sue

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lester Munson is one of the rare media people who is able to translate the complexities of the legal process and break it down to a manageable format. Here he looks at the likelihood that the victims will sue PSU … finish reading Munson: Victims likely to sue

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Longhorn football official fired for harassment

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

ESPN show “Outside The Lines” reports that the associate athletics director for football operations at the University of Texas was dismissed from the school for repeated unwanted sexual advances towards a female administrative assistant. The university dismissed Cleve Bryant after … finish reading Longhorn football official fired for harassment

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Haynesworth pleasds no contest

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In order to avoid a larger distraction during the upcoming season, Albert Haynesworth has plead no contest to the charges of simple assault.  He was accused of touching a waitress’ breast while having drinks with friends at a Washington hotel.   … finish reading Haynesworth pleasds no contest

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Notre Dame changes sexual assault policy

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of a number of incidents relating to sexual assault, Notre Dame has amended its policy in terms of how it will handle the investigation of such incidents.  This follows a seven month investigation by the United States … finish reading Notre Dame changes sexual assault policy

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Lockerroom lewdness leads to arrest

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing how many times we look at laws and say something is unfair, and yet for anyone around that process we realize that it is difficult to draw the lines that are involved with trying to figure … finish reading Lockerroom lewdness leads to arrest

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Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jenn Sturger had been quiet.  There had been no news for a long time but maybe now she was waiting for the sports lull after the Final Four and the Masters and after all the baseball openers have occurred and … finish reading Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

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NCAA hosts safety summit

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Violence on campuses has been on the rise and is probably getting a lot more attention as a result of social media.  But as you see in this AP report, the concerns run in many directions. Athletes can and should … finish reading NCAA hosts safety summit

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Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two massage therapists who say the New York Jets blacklisted them for objecting to randy text messages from former quarterback Brett Favre are overplaying their ties to the team, the Jets say in court documents according to this AP report.  … finish reading Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

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US Department of Education reviewing Notre Dame’s policies for sexual harassment

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Notre Dame is getting more unwelcome publicity surrounding the questionable investigative techniques it has used to look into the sexual assault allegations made by two Saint Mary’s women. The first case received a lot of publicity after the suicide of … finish reading US Department of Education reviewing Notre Dame’s policies for sexual harassment

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