Sexual Assault

The New Jersey Attorney General’s office has launched an investigation into ride-sharing giant Uber, probing the company’s handling of sexual assaults and allegations of consumer fraud. According to sources familiar with the inquiry, the investigation centers on whether Uber made false or misleading claims about its commitment to passenger safety....

Gisèle Pelicot, the Frenchwoman whose harrowing ordeal made her a symbol of feminist resilience, is set to face one of the men convicted in connection with her brutal gang rape. The case, which has spanned nearly a decade, will take a significant turn as Pelicot confronts her tormentor in court...