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Nakamoto: New CATS manager was fired from previous government job, facing sexual harassment lawsuit Play Video
April 6, 2022 5:33 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is again making questionable decisions with who leads the agency. Stream WBRZ newscasts here Board members tell WBRZ, CATS hired Keith Cunningham as the agency's interim CAO days ago. Cunningham most recently worked for the Louisiana Housing Corporation where he... more » -
Interim Lafayette Police Chief on administrative leave, under investigation
October 22, 2021 6:35 AM
LAFAYETTE - The man selected to temporarily lead Lafayette's Police Department has been accused in a sexual harassment allegation, according to a statement issued Thursday by Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG). LCG has launched an investigation into the harassment claims and the man at the very center of the claims,... more » -
LSU announces updates to its application of Title IX policy
September 10, 2021 7:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State University announced Thursday that progress has been made in implementing changes to the university's application of Title IX policies. The campus-wide update, issued by Interim Vice President of Civil Rights & Title IX, Jane Cassidy, says LSU aims to support survivors of sexual harassment... more » -
Investigators order state agency to preserve evidence as leader faces misconduct allegations Play Video
August 23, 2021 5:39 PM
UPDATE: The Louisiana Board of Private Security Examiners voted 5-3 to terminate Fabian Blache from his role as executive director during a special meeting Sept. 21: https://www.wbrz.com/news/board-removes-state-agency-leader-amid-investigation-into-sexual-misconduct-complaint ----- BATON ROUGE - The Office of State Inspector General sent a strongly worded demand to the agency that oversees private... more » -
Sordid details emerge from misconduct report of public agency head Play Video
August 20, 2021 5:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - The man in charge of the public agency responsible for regulating private security in the state of Louisiana is accused of misconduct in a lengthy report obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Fabian Blache III is on leave and under investigation by the Office of the... more » -
Committee considers impeachment of NY Gov Andrew Cuomo following AG's investigative report
August 4, 2021 8:23 AM
NEW YORK - The Governor of New York is accused of sexually harassing multiple women, creating a toxic and gender-biased work environment that allowed for his behavior, and the President of the United States has unofficially recommended that the governor step down in light of the accusations. Andrew Cuomo,... more » -
Florida bartender goes viral for discreetly writing note to help harassed customer
June 22, 2021 10:25 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A Florida bartender who noticed that a woman was being sexually harassed went viral for his creative and discreet way of coming to her aid, Yahoo News reports. A woman tweeted her thanks to the St. Petersburg-based bartender for protecting her from a customer she... more » -
LSU medical schools under fire for sexual harassment allegations, bullying, Nazi jokes
April 12, 2021 6:48 PM
SHREVEPORT - Employees of LSU medical schools in Shreveport filed complaints with the federal government about Chancellor Dr. Ghali E. Ghali and other senior leadership members for sexual harassment, gender discrimination and retaliatory actions. The complaints, which were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by four employees, also... more » -
LSU Board of Supervisors promises change at Saturday meeting Play Video
April 10, 2021 5:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - The LSU Board of Supervisors held a special session Saturday to discuss the university's handling of sexual harassment and misconduct policies. The meeting comes after heavy criticism of the University's handling of Title IX complaints on campus in March. Now, the board is promising change.... more » -
Bill would mandate La. colleges fire employees who fail to report sexual misconduct
April 1, 2021 7:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following LSU's Title IX scandal , a legislative proposal seeks to increase transparency and tighten sexual violence accountability in colleges statewide. The bill , filed by Rep. Aimee Freeman, says colleges must fire employees who fail to comply with reporting requirements for sexual misconduct involving students.... more » -
Amid sexual harassment allegations, two women appointed to LSU governing boards
March 31, 2021 7:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following weeks of public outcry over LSU sexual harassment allegations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the appointment of two women to LSU governing boards. Terrie Sterling will take over Marty Chabert's seat on the Board of Regents. Sterling is the CEO of Terrie Sterling, LLC, and... more » -
Orgeron says he doesn't recall conversation with woman who accused Derrius Guice of harassment
March 30, 2021 10:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - Continued questioning of LSU representatives coupled with testimony from individuals who say their appeals to LSU officials regarding alleged cases of sexual harassment are adding fuel to the firestorm of questions state lawmakers have for the university in regards to its handling of sexual assault and harassment... more » -
AG Jeff Landry publicly addresses scandal involving former top aide for first time Play Video
March 16, 2021 5:52 PM
BATON ROUGE- Attorney General Jeff Landry is, for the first time, publicly addressing a scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of one of his top aides. In a letter to employees, he said sexual harassment is not tolerated. At a news conference Tuesday, we asked why Magee was... more » -
Second lawsuit filed against EBR Clerk of Court; employees claim they were fired for reporting sexual harassment Play Video
May 20, 2020 12:45 PM
BATON ROUGE- A former East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court employee alleges in a lawsuit she was sexually harassed by Clerk of Court Chief Deputy Greg Brown and that she was retaliated against then fired after the harassment was reported. It's the second lawsuit filed this year alleging very... more » -
Livingston teacher fired after Investigative Unit report on sexual harassment at previous job Play Video
November 13, 2019 5:18 PM
UPDATE: The Livingston Parish school system confirmed Thursday that Edwin Elsey has been fired. School officials released the following statement. "Livingston Parish Public Schools has found sufficient evidence to warrant the termination of choir instructor Dr. Edwin Elsey. Dr. Elsey is currently on administrative leave from his... more » -
Nakamoto: Embattled SU administrator in line for high-dollar school gig Play Video
February 20, 2019 5:12 PM
BATON ROUGE – A top-level Southern University executive wants to forgo the hiring process and prevent other people for applying for an open position in order to re-hire an embattled, former Southern employee for a high-paying position, the WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned. In a letter from Southern University... more » -
Universities grappling with sexual harassment complaints amid #metoo movement Play Video
November 29, 2018 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE- A state organization tracking sexual harassment complaints said the numbers are up at universities across Louisiana. In Baton Rouge, LSU and Southern University are both handling complaints of sexual harassment as they come in. Since the #metoo movement began one year ago, the WBRZ Investigative Unit found LSU... more » -
After WBRZ report, authorities to meet with sheriff about deputy's sexual misconduct Play Video
July 18, 2018 5:44 PM
PORT ALLEN - Three more women claim they were sexually harassed by West Baton Rouge Parish Deputy Ben Arceneaux less than 24 hours after the WBRZ Investigative Unit reported on allegations he sexually assaulted two women and had been the focus of a department internal affairs investigation. The documents were... more » -
State office tryst 'consensual,' Sec. of State says; Democrats suggest resignation
February 22, 2018 12:56 PM
BATON ROUGE – A female employee of the Secretary of State's office filed a lawsuit over sexual harassment allegations. The suit accuses Secretary of State Tom Schedler, an elected official, of making unwanted sexual advances for years and punishing the woman for not accepting the advances. The woman was... more » -
Southern vice president on leave after sexual harassment complaint Play Video
January 5, 2018 11:51 AM
BATON ROUGE – Southern System Associate Vice President Lester Pourciau has been suspended with pay while the university investigates complaints of sexual harassment, WBRZ learned Friday. The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned through sources close to the investigation an audio recording exists with at least one of the female... more » -
Doctor accused of sexual misconduct won't be prosecuted, district attorney says
December 15, 2017 12:58 PM
PONCHATOULA – The district attorney won't take a local doctor to trial over allegations of sexual misconduct. Dr. Gregory Allen was arrested earlier in the fall on one count of sexual battery and two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery. At the time, authorities only said the crimes were committed... more » -
After governor's aid resigns, State senator calls for inquiry over harassment allegations
November 29, 2017 10:25 AM
BATON ROUGE – A state senator called for an investigation following the abrupt resignation of a high-ranking governor's office administrator last week. First reported by LaPolitics and locally by WBRZ, Johnny Anderson resigned as deputy chief of staff from the governor's office just before Thanksgiving. Anderson had been accused... more » -
Jailer fired over sexual harassment complaint
September 6, 2016 1:51 PM
PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office jailer was fired following a sexual harassment complaint, WBRZ learned Tuesday. The department declined to release the former employee's name, but said an internal investigation was conducted and the jailer was released from their employment. The jailer touched another... more » -
9-year-old threatened with sexual harassment charges for passing love notes
November 13, 2015 12:41 PM
TAMPA, Fla. - A 9-year-old has been threatened with sexual harassment charges should he refuse to stop passing love notes to a girl in his fourth-grade class. Locals reports indicate the unidentified boy was passing messages to the girl, saying she is “pretty and cute” and comparing the sparkle... more »