Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
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Former Bangor judge fights to keep law license after sexual harassment claims
The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar is deciding whether it should sanction Charles Budd after he was accused of harassing women at a professional conference in Nashville.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Congress asked to weigh impeaching former judge for alleged sexual misconduct
Such referrals by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts are rare. This one comes amid calls for greater consequences for courthouse workplace misconduct.
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Federal agent accuses DHS of failing to protect her from sexual misconduct
Labor lawyers say cases such as Emiljana Kodra’s illustrate how difficult it can be for workers to pursue, let alone win, a harassment complaint in the federal government.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Former RSU 21 employee files civil suit claiming sex harassment
Andrea Lauletta, a former custodial employee, alleges the district did not take steps to make her feel safe in the workplace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Cuomo delivers defiant farewell address
He will be replaced by Democratic Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will be New York’s first female governor.
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Facing impeachment, Cuomo resigns in wake of report citing sexual harassment
The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.
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Adviser resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Roberta Kaplan was co-founder of the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, which aids women who have experienced sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.