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Former Israeli president starts 7-year prison sentenceupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 05:34:00

Moshe Katsav, the former Israeli president, began a seven-year prison sentence on Wednesday for rape and other sexual offenses.

After weeks of allegations and stumbles, Cain shifts to 'Plan B'updated: Sat Dec 03 2011 23:27:00

In the waning days of his embattled presidential campaign, Herman Cain sounded like a man crafting his own political obituary.

Cain suspends presidential campaignupdated: Sat Dec 03 2011 18:21:00

Herman Cain tells supporters at his campaign headquarters in Atlanta that he is suspending his campaign.

Cain suspends presidential bidupdated: Sat Dec 03 2011 18:21:00

Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain told supporters Saturday that he is suspending his presidential campaign, which has become hobbled in recent weeks by allegations of sexual harassment and an Atlanta woman's claim that they carried on a 13-year affair.

Waiting for Herman Cain's decisionupdated: Fri Dec 02 2011 16:49:00

CNN contributors Will Cain and Hilary Rosen on the anticipation of a decision from Herman Cain on his presidential run.

Lawyer: Cain 'gave her money for rent'updated: Fri Dec 02 2011 05:35:00

Piers Morgan presses Herman's Cain attorney, Lin Wood, on the alleged infidelity of his client.

Why do Cain adultery allegations stick more than harassment charges?updated: Fri Dec 02 2011 05:35:00

Why is having an affair worse than being a sexual harasser?

Cain 'reassessing' campaign after affair allegationupdated: Wed Nov 30 2011 05:45:00

Embattled Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain told his staff Tuesday he is "reassessing" the viability of his campaign in the wake of an allegation made Monday that he engaged in an extramarital affair that lasted for more than 13 years, CNN has learned.

When are GOP candidates going to take on Herman Cain?updated: Thu Nov 17 2011 15:13:00

It's hard to remember a presidential candidate who seemed more, er, unacquainted with the national dialogue -- or presidential prerequisites -- than Herman Cain.

Can Cain campaign survive the sexual harassment complaints?updated: Tue Nov 15 2011 06:05:00

Herman Cain, the surprise candidate of 2012, has been struggling to survive accusations of sexual harassment. Every day that the story continues and new accusations emerge, Cain's candidacy is at greater risk.

Former boyfriend of Cain accuser backs her accountupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 05:44:00

A former boyfriend of Herman Cain accuser Sharon Bialek said Monday that she told him in 1997 that Cain touched her inappropriately after the pair had dinner together in Washington.

Zuckerman: Cain accuser was 'upset'updated: Tue Nov 15 2011 05:44:00

Sharon Bialek's ex-boyfriend, Dr. Victor Zuckerman, talks about meeting Herman Cain at a conference in the late 1990s.

Cain 'totally respects women,' wife saysupdated: Mon Nov 14 2011 13:44:00

Herman Cain's wife said she doesn't believe the sexual harassment allegations against her husband because "he totally respects women."

Herman Cain accuser comes forwardupdated: Mon Nov 14 2011 13:44:00

Lauren Ashburn, Clarence Page, Matt Lewis and Howard Kurtz discuss the latest allegations against Herman Cain.

Cain: I still have supportupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 07:17:00

At the CNBC Republican presidential debate, Herman Cain is asked about allegations of sexual harassment.

Cain accuser drops news conference plan for nowupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 16:52:00

The attorney for a woman who accused presidential hopeful Herman Cain of sexual harassment in the late 1990s said Thursday his client is not prepared to hold a news conference about the allegations until all the other reported victims agree to join her.

Cain would win in court, but this is politicsupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 06:32:00

In the midst of a swirl of rumors about Herman Cain, a woman who accuses him of sexual harassment holds a news conference. Her attorney, Gloria Allred, employs her studied grimace as Sharon Bialek tells of an encounter 14 years ago that, if true, constitutes an unreported sexual assault. At his own press conference the next day, candidate Cain issues a heated denial, having earlier hinted at a willingness to take a lie detector test.

Cain accusers may hold group news conferenceupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 19:44:00

At least two of the four women who have accused GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain of sexual harassment are considering holding a news conference to detail their accusations, their lawyers said Wednesday night.

Allred: Cain a serial liarupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 19:44:00

Gloria Allred, lawyer for Sharon Bialek, calls Herman Cain a "serial liar and harasser."

Cain: I've never acted inappropriatelyupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 12:12:00

Herman Cain vigorously denies a series of sexual harassment allegations and says he's never met accuser Sharon Bialek.

Who's backing up Cain accusers?updated: Wed Nov 09 2011 12:12:00

By now, it's a familiar scenario.

Cain rejects latest allegations; woman calls him 'serial denier'updated: Tue Nov 08 2011 22:49:00

Herman Cain on Tuesday vehemently denied all sexual harassment allegations against him and said he had no memory of the first accuser to publicly describe claimed misconduct by the Republican presidential hopeful.

Allred talks about client's claimsupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 22:49:00

Gloria Allred talks with Wolf Blitzer about her client's claim of sexually inappropriate behavior against Herman Cain.

Allred: I criticize Democrats, tooupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 10:31:00

Famed attorney Gloria Allred discusses her motive for taking on the Herman Cain sexual harassment case.

The lawyer behind the accuser: Gloria Allred is a girl's best friendupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 10:31:00

Her clients include mistresses, starlets and allegedly wronged women from all walks of life. So, when Gloria Allred calls a news conference, media types know they're about to hear some dish.

Accuser details alleged Cain harassmentupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 08:28:00

Sharon Bialek says GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed her and describes the turn of events.

Cain must confront sex harassment issueupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 05:32:00

When I became one of Bill Clinton's earliest and chief accusers for the sexual harassment charges against him, two things were eminently true about my motives: (a) I did not become an accuser because Bill Clinton was a Democrat and I was a Republican, I didn't care one whit what the partisan fallout would be; and (b) I spoke out because the charges were plentiful enough and serious enough (I repeat, charges, not facts) to degrade not only all of our politics but all of our country, and because there are certain codes of honor, written and unwritten, for all men, Democrat and Republican. Indeed I wrote a book on this, laying it out, even before we knew the full extent of Bill Clinton's lies.

Cain refuses sex harassment questionsupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 17:20:00

Hilary Rosen and Ed Rollins on how avoiding questions on sex harassment allegations could harm Herman Cain's 2012 chances.

Cain faces new claim of sexual misconductupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 17:20:00

GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain faced a new claim of sexually inappropriate behavior Monday as a Chicago woman told reporters the former head of the National Restaurant Association groped her after a dinner together in 1997.

Study examines student sexual harassment updated: Mon Nov 07 2011 15:00:00

Sexual harassment is part of everyday life in middle and high schools across the country, a new study released on Monday by a nonprofit research organization said, with the vast majority of students who have been harassed, reporting negative effects from it.

The lawyer behind the accusers: Gloria Allred is a girl's best friendupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 14:45:00

Her clients include mistresses, starlets and allegedly wronged women from all walks of life. So, when Gloria Allred calls a news conference, media types know they're about to hear some dish.

Cain, conservatives look foolish blaming scandal on raceupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 06:25:00

If you're Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Brent Bozell, Sean Hannity, and yes, even Herman Cain, you must feel pretty stupid for trying to fool the American people by blaming the reporting on sexual harassment complaints against the GOP presidential candidate on his race.

Comedian comments on Cainupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 06:25:00

CNN's Don Lemon discusses Herman Cain's slow recall with comedian Will Durst

Gloria Cain: The candidate's wifeupdated: Sat Nov 05 2011 11:14:00

CNN's Martin Savidge reports on the relationship of Herman Cain with his wife of 43 years, Gloria.

'Team Cain': A portrait of the candidate's marriageupdated: Sat Nov 05 2011 11:14:00

The pastor at the Atlanta megachurch asked married couples celebrating anniversaries to come to the front.

Let's make a rule on sexual harassmentupdated: Sat Nov 05 2011 09:43:00

In my mind -- and in the law -- there are two kinds of sexual harassment. The first kind is quid pro quo and easy to spot. A really detestable (usually) man gives his (usually) female subordinate employee or student an ultimatum: Put out or lose some opportunity, be it a grade, a job or a promotion.

Can Herman Cain survive scandal?updated: Sat Nov 05 2011 09:43:00

Redstate.com's Erick Erickson and Comcast's Robert Traynham on if harassment claims will hurt Cain's presidential run.

Cain accuser stands by sexual harassment complaintupdated: Fri Nov 04 2011 17:34:00

One of the women who accused Republican presidential contender Herman Cain of sexual harassment released a statement through her lawyer Friday saying that she "stands by" her complaint, which was made "in good faith about a series of inappropriate behaviors and unwanted advances."

Cain: Sexual harassment claims 'will not deter me'updated: Thu Nov 03 2011 21:23:00

A defiant Herman Cain on Thursday continued to deny allegations of sexual harassment in his past and said he won't be deterred by the controversy that has dominated his front-running campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

Perry: We don't owe Cain an apologyupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 21:23:00

Gov. Rick Perry tells CNN's John King that his campaign did not leak the harassment allegations surrounding Herman Cain.

Cain: 'This is a smear campaign'updated: Thu Nov 03 2011 09:18:00

GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain argues that he didn't change his story over allegations of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment settlements: 'cost of doing business'updated: Thu Nov 03 2011 09:18:00

When it comes to the bottom line, there are a few reasons that an employer might pay to sweep sexual harassment allegations under the rug instead of fighting them in the courtroom or the court of public opinion.

Cain must give straight answers, and fastupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 05:35:00

Herman Cain may very well bounce back and remain a popular contender for the GOP presidential nomination, but the normal rules of politics would say that he has about 48 hours to get his campaign under control.

Cain refuses to discuss allegationsupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 05:35:00

CNN's Jim Acosta describes the scene at a Herman Cain event where the candidate's temper appeared to get the best of him.

Atty: Member may have leaked storyupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 10:50:00

An attorney for one of Cain's accusers says he heard someone from the Natl. Restaurant Association leaked the story.

Sexual harassment isn't red or blueupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 10:50:00

This week, Politico reported that two female employees accused GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual harassment when he was chair of the National Restaurant Association. "The women complained of sexually suggestive behavior by Cain that made them angry and uncomfortable," Politico reported, "and they signed agreements with the restaurant group that gave them financial payouts to leave the association."

Are Cain allegations ugly politics?updated: Wed Nov 02 2011 09:37:00

A black Republican who has rankled liberals and suddenly risen in prominence is torpedoed with old allegations of sexual harassment as he challenges the conventional wisdom about how African-Americans think and pursues an important position atop the federal government.

Cain's 'smear card' working for GOPupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 09:37:00

CNN's Joe Johns reports Herman Cain's handling of sexual harassment accusations is playing well within the GOP.

Wash. Post : Cain accuser wants to talkupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 06:12:00

A report in The Washington Post says one of Herman Cain's accusers is ready to go public and tell her side of the story.

Will alleged sexual antics or cover-up sink Cain?updated: Wed Nov 02 2011 06:12:00

What did Herman Cain know, and when did he know it?

Cain: I have never committed sexual harassmentupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 12:39:00

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain Tuesday denied ever sexually harassing anyone and assailed what he called a "smear campaign" against him.

Herman Cain denies harassment claimsupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 12:39:00

Candidate says claims are part of "an intended smear campaign," by people who cannot kill his ideals.

Cain denies sexual harassmentupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 05:42:00

Herman Cain is denying any knowledge of a settlement following allegations of sexual harassment made by two women.

Did Yale fail to protect student?updated: Wed Sep 07 2011 12:34:00

The family of a Yale student is suing the university over their daughter's death.

Slain Yale student's family sues, says school failed to protect womenupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 12:34:00

The family of a Yale pharmacology student who was killed by a lab technician shortly before her wedding day has sued the university, saying it failed to protect women on its campus.

Mobile tech fights sexual harassmentupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 17:34:00

By now, everybody knows that mobile technology has transformed the way we share information.

Are Weiner's women blameless?updated: Tue Jun 14 2011 08:58:00

I get it: A lot of people think Anthony Weiner's a pig.

In IMF sex case, a sign of progressupdated: Thu May 19 2011 07:11:00

As much of the world now knows, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is the 62-year-old, now-former International Monetary Fund chief who was arrested Saturday after being accused of attacking a 32-year-old maid in a New York hotel, dragging her into his bathroom, attempting to pull off her pantyhose and forcing her to perform oral sex, according to New York City police and the Manhattan District Attorney.

Yale announces new steps amid federal sexual harassment probeupdated: Sat Apr 16 2011 00:54:00

The president of Yale University announced new steps Friday in the wake of a federal sexual harassment probe at the school, including creating an external committee of former graduates and facilitating informal chats between administrators and students.

Egyptian film shines light on sexual harassmentupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 07:03:00

A film lifting the lid on sexual harassment on the streets of Egypt is gaining plaudits around the world.

Court sentences former Israeli president to 7 years in prisonupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 10:33:00

A Tel Aviv district court Tuesday sentenced former Israeli President Moshe Katsav to seven years in prison on multiple charges of rape and sexual harassment.

2010: Moshe Katsav convicted of rapeupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 10:33:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks reports Moshe Katsav's conviction caps several years of legal twists and turns.

Revolution signals new dawn for Egypt's womenupdated: Tue Mar 08 2011 04:26:00

A couple of days after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, 24-year-old Nawara Belal was driving in Cairo when she was verbally abused by an army officer.

Egypt's harassed women need their own revolutionupdated: Thu Feb 17 2011 05:59:00

Several months before the revolution, I wrote a piece for CNN.com on the sexual harassment of women in Cairo.

Will sex harassment suit hurt Favre?updated: Tue Jan 04 2011 09:15:00

Stephen Smith, Fox Sports Radio, and Paul Callan, attorney, debate the legality of Brett Favre sexual harassment suit.

Court: Former Israeli president guilty of rape, sexual harassmentupdated: Thu Dec 30 2010 14:28:00

A Tel Aviv district court Thursday found former Israeli president Moshe Katsav guilty of multiple charges of rape and sexual harassment.

What Anita Hill did for Americaupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 09:54:00

This week Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, called Anita Hill and left a message on her answering machine inviting her to apologize for testifying during Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings.

Why ask for Anita Hill's apology now?updated: Fri Oct 22 2010 09:54:00

Senator Orrin Hatch and CNN's political panel discuss why Ginni Thomas asked Anita Hill for an apology with John King.

People.com: Anita Hill: 'No Intention of Apologizing' to Clarence Thomasupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 16:08:00

The Supreme Court justice's wife leaves a message for her husband's one-time accuser

Anita Hill: No apology coming for Thomas testimonyupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 12:25:00

Anita Hill, whose accusations of sexual harassment almost derailed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' high court nomination, has no plans to apologize for the charges she made nearly two decades ago.

Clarence Thomas' wife wants apologyupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 12:25:00

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has asked Anita Hill for an apology for her harrassment claim in 1991.

Megachurch subject of sexual harassment suitupdated: Fri Oct 15 2010 09:04:00

A former employee of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has filed a lawsuit against the Atlanta megachurch, alleging its employees retaliated against her after she complained of sexual harassment.

Accuser's message for Bishop Longupdated: Fri Oct 15 2010 09:04:00

In September, one of the young men accusing pastor Eddie Long of sexual coercion, spoke to Atlanta TV Station WAGA.

Female cab driver in Cairo, Egyptupdated: Sat Oct 02 2010 00:10:00

A woman in Cairo attempts being a cab driver, a profession limited only to men.

Egyptian women taking the wheel in male-dominated taxi industryupdated: Sat Oct 02 2010 00:10:00

In the heart of the bustling capital of Cairo, Egypt, a lone female taxi driver navigates her bright yellow cab through the unforgiving traffic.

CNNMoney: Léo Apotheker named Hewlett-Packard CEOupdated: Thu Sep 30 2010 19:15:00

Hewlett-Packard named Léo Apotheker as its new chief executive on Thursday, ending nearly two months of speculation about who would take over for ousted CEO Mark Hurd.

CNNMoney: Still waiting for HP's new CEOupdated: Wed Sep 29 2010 14:34:00

Many thought Hewlett-Packard would name its new CEO on Tuesday since it was having an analyst meeting that day. That didn't happen.

CNNMoney: HP settles with former CEO Hurdupdated: Mon Sep 20 2010 18:03:00

Hewlett-Packard said Monday that it has settled its lawsuit against Mark Hurd, the company's ousted CEO, after the tech giant claimed he breached his separation agreement by taking a job at rival Oracle.

People.com: Casey Affleck Settles Sexual Harassment Caseupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 11:28:00

The filmmaker-actor reaches an agreement with two women who worked on I'm Still Here

K-Fed backs Spears over sex suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 18:48:00

Britney Spears' former bodyguard is suing her for sexual harassment. Showbiz's Kareen Wynter reports.

Britney Spears downplays bodyguard's sex harassment suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 18:48:00

Britney Spears accused a former bodyguard of trying to "make a name for himself" by suing her for sexual harassment.

Brittany Spears downplays bodyguard's sex harassment suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 12:24:00

Brittany Spears accused a former bodyguard of trying to "make a name for himself" by suing her for sexual harassment.

People.com: Security Guard Accuses Britney Spears of Sexual Harassmentupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 10:08:00

She allegedly exposes herself, hurls insults and threatens firing over a Slurpee

CNNMoney: Actress Jodie Fisher at center of HP harassment claimupdated: Mon Aug 09 2010 10:55:00

The woman whose sexual harassment claim led to HP CEO Mark Hurd's downfall came forward on Sunday and said she never intended for Hurd to lose his job.

Fortune: HP chief Hurd quits after sexual harassment claimupdated: Fri Aug 06 2010 18:52:00

Hewlett-Packard chief executive officer Mark Hurd, one of the highest-profile CEOs in America, resigned Friday following a sexual harassment claim against him and the company.

People.com: Casey Affleck Sued for Sexual Harassment - and He'll Sue Backupdated: Sat Jul 24 2010 15:47:00

"The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed," says Affleck's lawyer

'Bones' extra sues David Boreanaz for sex harassmentupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 22:01:00

A woman described as a "struggling actress" filed a sex harassment lawsuit against actor David Boreanaz Thursday, claiming he made unwanted sexual advances while offering her a role on his TV series "Bones."

People.com: Ex-Employee Claimed Jesse James Sexually Harassed Herupdated: Sat Mar 27 2010 23:07:00

Accusations made by a Long Beach, Calif. woman from a lawsuit in 2000 come to light

Why did Massa resign?updated: Sun Mar 14 2010 15:10:00

CNN's Joe Johns reports on Eric Massa, the former congressman whose sudden exit from office has people talking.

GOP trying to keep Massa investigation aliveupdated: Sun Mar 14 2010 15:10:00

Republicans continue to push for an in-depth investigation into former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa's alleged sexual harassment scandal -- questioning when Democratic leaders knew, and whether they failed to act.

Physical contact at work -- what are the boundaries?updated: Mon Feb 08 2010 11:42:00

When most people think about physical contact with a co-worker, their first thought is about sexual harassment.

Letterman affairs spotlight sex, romance in the workplaceupdated: Tue Oct 06 2009 22:21:00

As the "sextortion" plot involving David Letterman continues to unfold, chit-chat about sex and the workplace -- always a water-cooler favorite -- is getting extra play.

People.com: David Letterman Publicly Apologizes to His Wifeupdated: Tue Oct 06 2009 11:47:00

In his first taping since the blackmail plot, the TV host says he needs to work on his marriage

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