Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses

'I can touch you, can't I?': Report reveals abuse faced by women in politics

Interviewees were granted anonymity to discuss their experiences, with 150 women telling their stories about the abuse they had received in politics.

Statehouses Can't Shake Sexual Misconduct Claims

The #MeToo movement hit critical mass in 2017, toppling politicians and public figures across the country. Allegations of harassment and misconduct—some from many years prior—emerged. Many state legislatures responded by adopting or enhancing policies against sexual misconduct. In the years since, women's representation in US statehouses has reached...

147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017

In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.

Gary Busey appears in court over 2022 sexual misconduct charges at Cherry Hill movie convention

Actor Gary Busey appeared in a Camden County court on Monday to face sexual misconduct charges stemming from August 2022.

Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses

In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.

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