Tovia Smith
Stories
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National
Is Redemption Possible In The Aftermath Of #MeToo?
Some of the powerful men accused of sexual misconduct in the early days of the #MeToo movement are now attempting comebacks, which raises questions about rehabilitation, redemption and reentry.
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Politics
Bostonians React To Trump's Tweets Aimed At Congresswomen Of Color
President Trump's racist tweets were aimed at four congresswomen of color including Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. How did voters in her district react to the president's tweets?
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National
Former Stanford Sailing Coach Avoids Prison Time For College Admissions Scandal
On Wednesday, former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer, the first of the accused in a college admissions scandal, received two years of supervised release in sentencing, avoiding prison time.
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Sports
Boston Vies For 3rd Major Sports Title In A Year As Bruins Compete For Stanley Cup
The Boston Bruins are in the Stanley Cup finals. If they win, it would be the third major sports championship for the city of Boston in a year's time.
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National
Felicity Huffman, In Tears, Pleads Guilty In College Bribery Scandal
Huffman is hoping her guilty plea, and her unequivocal apology, will earn her some leniency at sentencing. In a statement last month, she expressed deep regret and shame for her actions.
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National
Actress Felicity Huffman Enters Guilty Plea For College Admissions Scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman entered a guilty plea on Monday. The Desperate Housewives star is among the wealthy people who tried to buy their children's way into elite colleges.
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National
College Students Say They're Not Surprised By Admissions Scandal
College students say they're not surprised by the cheating scandal that's rocking college admissions. They say wealthy parents using their power to get their kids an unfair advantage is not new.
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National
Litigation Is Likely For New Title IX Guidelines
As the public comment period for new Title IX guidelines draws to a close, there's a deluge of comments, many in opposition to changes that some say will make the process more friendly to the accused.
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Politics
Education Department Gathers Feedback On New Campus Sexual Assault Rules
There have been about 100,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX. The deadline for comments is Wednesday. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says new rules could better protect the accused.
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Politics
'Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied' As Government Shutdown Affects Federal Courts
The government shutdown has led the budget of federal court systems to run dry, causing disruptions to the pursuit of justice. Court officials fear that things could get worse in coming weeks.