harassment
Coverage of harassment in the Nexus archive.
- TRSMA raises concerns over harassment of budget private schools
TRSMA has raised concerns regarding the harassment of budget private schools. The organization highlights issues impacting these educational institutions.
- Denver police shoots man reported to be harassing people with knife
A Denver police officer shot a man in north Denver after reports indicated he was harassing people with a knife. The incident occurred following calls to police about the man's alleged behavior.
- SHE Teams receive 102 harassment complaints in June, apprehend 127 individuals
SHE Teams received 102 harassment complaints in June and apprehended 127 individuals. The data reflects the agency's enforcement actions during the month.
- Eight middle-class women made a toxic pact to destroy my life. They told my boss I was a paedophile, harassed my family and left me suicidal. They were total strangers - and it could happen to anyone: JESSICA TAYLOR
Eight middle-class women formed a toxic pact to falsely accuse Jessica Taylor of being a paedophile, leading to harassment of her family and severe emotional distress. The attackers were strangers, and the article highlights how such targeted campaigns can affect anyone.
- I went undercover on the Tube to test how safe women really are. Within hours, men followed me, touched me and ignored my pleas to stop. It was bone-chilling, writes MIMI YATES
Mimi Yates went undercover on the Tube to assess women's safety, encountering men who followed her, touched her, and ignored her requests to stop. The experience was described as 'bone-chilling.'
- Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
The Education Department has delayed releasing the latest civil rights data on bullying, harassment, and disability services in schools for six months under Trump. This data is typically used to hold schools accountable for compliance with civil rights protections.
- I went undercover on the Tube to test how safe women really are. Within hours, men followed me, touched me and ignored my pleas to stop. It was bone-chilling, writes MIMI YATES
Mimi Yates conducted an undercover investigation on the London Underground to assess women's safety. She reported being followed, touched, and subjected to harassment by men within hours, describing the experience as 'bone-chilling.'
- Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident
A Hennepin County judge sentenced Marisa Simonetti to 90 days in jail and probation for harassment and domestic assault after she threw a tarantula at her housemate in 2024.
- Seattle council bill would limit homeowner solicitations
Seattle lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit pressuring unwilling homeowners to sell their properties, aiming to prevent harassment and exploitation. The proposal by Councilmember Dionne Foster includes a voluntary 'do not solicit' list for homeowners.
- TLC star Karen Derrico charged with threatening ex, her kids
Karen Derrico faces charges including harassment and violating a restraining order after allegedly threatening her ex-husband and their children. She denied the allegations, claiming a phone recording was an attempt to bait her, while prosecutors cited emails and a criminal complaint filed in Nevada.
- Global rights group raise alarm over alleged intimidation of SERAP amid suits
Global rights groups, including The Observatory, have raised concerns over alleged intimidation of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria amid ongoing legal suits. They urged Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of SERAP staff, a fair appeal process, and to cease harassment against the organization.
- ESIC Sanathnagar nurses issue 14-day ultimatum, threaten indefinite strike over harassment
Nurses at ESIC Sanathnagar have issued a 14-day ultimatum and threatened an indefinite strike due to harassment. The ultimatum demands resolution of the harassment issue before proceeding with further action.
- KPHB Metro station gets police outpost amid rising complaints of solicitation, drug peddling and harassment
A police outpost has been established at KPHB Metro station due to increasing complaints of solicitation, drug peddling, and harassment. The move aims to address rising concerns about safety and criminal activity in the area.
- Malawi: Malawians Face 5-Year Jail Threat for 'Dirty Talk' - Top Lawyer Sounds Alarm
Malawians could face up to five years in jail or a K1 million fine for sexually offensive remarks, as a top lawyer criticizes the country's 'casual culture' around harassment.
- Weld County sheriff's deputy arrested on domestic violence charges
A Weld County sheriff's deputy, Alex Porter, was arrested on domestic violence charges including stalking, harassment, and assault. He faces additional charges of tampering with physical evidence and first-degree official misconduct, leading to his unpaid administrative leave. The sheriff's office confirmed the allegations were discovered through an internal investigation.
- [US] Is there a way to permanently stop toll free calls?
The user reports receiving an average of three toll-free calls daily since May 29th, each with unique numbers and messages about unapplied-for loans or debt consolidation. These calls are described as harassing, with messages persisting even after the calls are ended.
- A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price
Lawyers documenting evidence of crimes against Palestinians face harassment and violence. The article highlights the risks these legal professionals take while gathering proof of Israeli abuse.
- Man 'ends life'; police harassment alleged
A man reportedly ended his life after alleging police harassment in a selfie video. The victim was identified as the son of an MRPS leader.
- Police: Man accused of raping FMU student on campus faces added charge after contacting victim from jail
A man accused of raping a Florida Memorial University student on campus faces an added charge after contacting the victim from jail. The victim, an international student from Colombia, reported fear for her life and experiencing flashbacks of the alleged assault after receiving multiple calls from the accused.
- Jamilee Noga pleads no contest for harassment for her role in December attack on Moanalua athletics official
Jamilee Noga pleaded no contest to harassment for her role in an attack on Moanalua High School's Associate Athletics Director Natalie Iwamoto. She was sentenced to two days in jail, prompting debate over whether the penalty adequately addresses parental misconduct at school events.
- Milwaukee activist pleads not guilty to charges of terrorizing U-Michigan faculty, Jewish leaders
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, a pro-Palestine activist, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of conspiring to commit vandalism, harassment, and threats against University of Michigan officials, local businesses, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Prosecutors allege the group used tactics like spray-painting buildings and researching personal details of targets to pressure the university to sever ties with Israel.
- NCCIA prioritises cases of blackmail, harassment of women; arrests 10 in Punjab
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has prioritized cases involving blackmail, harassment, and harm to women's dignity, arresting 10 suspects in Punjab across Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad. The agency emphasized swift action on such complaints, recovering digital evidence and focusing on cases causing psychological and reputational harm.
- Inside Cesar Chavez’s Labor Union, Women Faced a Culture of Sexual Abuse
Women in the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, led by Cesar Chavez, faced harassment, misogyny, and sexual assault. These women were also involved in the fight for Latino civil rights.
- Trial Court Dismisses Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Brought by Former Pasadena Police Department Employee
The City of Pasadena won a lawsuit against Taisyn Crutchfield, a former Pasadena Police Department employee, who alleged gender and race-based discrimination and harassment. The trial court dismissed all claims and ordered her to pay $40,000 in attorneys' fees and costs.
- French star Patrick Bruel placed in police custody over rape, sex assault allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody over allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment from 13 victims, according to the Nanterre prosecution office. Bruel has publicly denied the allegations.
- Trump administration sues University of California over antisemitism at UCLA
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the University of California for alleged 'deliberate indifference' to antisemitism at UCLA. This follows a prior lawsuit and a civil rights investigation into the university's handling of harassment against Jewish and Israeli students.
- Vile video shows Israeli couple harassed by antisemitic hotel employee in California: ‘Are you a baby killer?’
An Israeli couple was harassed by an antisemitic hotel employee in California. The employee reportedly asked, 'Are you a baby killer?' during the incident on Thursday.
- Trans woman charged with threatening cop’s wife on Long Island, police say
A transgender woman from Long Island was charged with threatening the wife of a Suffolk County police officer who had previously arrested her for fleeing police after a car crash. The incident occurred this week, according to officials.
- Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?
Rising xenophobia in South Africa is leading to increased anti-migrant attacks, resulting in harassment, job losses, and community violence. Migrants are disproportionately affected by this surge in hostility.
- Chicago Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Cyberstalking Former Romantic Partners
Vincent Storme, a Chicago man, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for cyberstalking and threatening six women after they ended romantic relationships with him. The case highlights federal prosecution of online harassment and stalking behavior.
- Viral video leads to NJ man facing harassment charges, police say
A New Jersey man, Thomas Diiorio, faces harassment and bias intimidation charges after a viral TikTok video showed him confronting a woman and using the phrase 'you people,' which he later explained as referring to Black people. The incident occurred in Mount Laurel on May 18, and Diiorio has court dates in May 2025 and July 2026.
- Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested a man following an unprovoked attack on a French nun in Jerusalem. The incident is linked to a rise in harassment against Christians by Jewish extremists in the city.
- Innocent grandfather killed by one-punch thug he was trying to help up off the ground after HE had been hit first for harassing women in bar, court hears
An innocent grandfather was killed by a one-punch thug after attempting to help him up following an initial attack. The thug had been hit for harassing women in a bar, and the court heard the grandfather was trying to assist him when the fatal punch occurred.
- NEIL SEARS: How Labour's secretly moving hundreds of migrants into picturesque villages. And in one case, the first locals knew was when an Afghan started 'harassing' girls at the school gate
The article claims Labour is secretly relocating hundreds of migrants to rural villages, with one incident involving an Afghan individual harassing girls at a school gate in a small community. Local residents were reportedly unaware of the migrants' presence until the incident occurred.
- The leafy Surrey village that's home to a BBC presenter where Afghan asylum seeker staying in three-bed cottage spat at group of mothers as he 'harassed primary school pupils'
An Afghan asylum seeker in a Surrey village, home to a BBC presenter, allegedly spat at a group of mothers while harassing primary school pupils, sparking local concern.
- Afghan asylum seeker in his 20s is arrested for harassing schoolgirls after Government sneaks illegal migrants into home in leafy Surrey without telling residents
An Afghan asylum seeker in his 20s was arrested for harassing schoolgirls in Surrey. The incident occurred after the UK government reportedly allowed illegal migrants into a residential home without notifying local residents.
- Manhattan DA's office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway
Tauhid Dewan, a 28-year-old senior investigative analyst at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 40-year-old woman on a Queens subway train. He faces charges including forcible touching, third-degree sexual abuse, and harassment, and has been suspended by his employer.
- Former MrBeast exec sues over ‘years’ of alleged harassment
A former executive at Beast Industries, Lorrayne Mavromatis, has sued the company for alleged harassment, being asked to work during maternity leave, and wrongful termination. The lawsuit claims a toxic, male-centric workplace with unwanted sexual advances and gender-based discrimination.
- Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment
Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who claimed he was forced into early retirement after reporting harassment by a superior. The jury found the county liable for retaliation against the officer for reporting the misconduct.
- Moment Brit shouts 'free Palestine' at restaurant full of Israelis in Vietnam days after UK mother and daughter harassed tourists in same country
A British individual shouted 'free Palestine' at a restaurant in Vietnam filled with Israelis, occurring days after a UK mother and daughter were harassed as tourists in the same country. The incident highlights tensions involving international visitors in Vietnam.