Spy accuses CIA of sexism in high profile lawsuit
Janine Brookner, a CIA veteran known as Jane Doe Thompson, sues the agency alleging a male dominated culture and repeated sexual misconduct by agents. The 104 page complaint, filed under seal and later partially declassified, claims tolerance of sexism and unsafe practices across postings in Jamaica, the Philippines, Venezuela, New York, and at the United Nations missions. Brookner remains employed by the CIA in Virginia while challenging the agency’s conduct and leadership.
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Union: FAA training sparks suit in Chicago
FAA sensitivity training described by Doug Hartman as involving women who touched him and rated his attributes after he asked not to be touched. Hartman, an Aurora air traffic controller, filed suit on September 2. The controllers’ union and the PAA settled a grievance over the workshops.
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Streep and Bacon Act at Mann's Chinese Theatre
Actress Meryl Streep and co star Kevin Bacon clown around after placing their hands in wet cement at Mann's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles. They star in The River Wild which was to be screened at the venue this Sunday.
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Prince Edward Interview With Mandela Sparks TV Special
Prince Edward acted as reporter and interviewed President Nelson Mandela for a television special on the Commonwealth. Mandela is described as charming yet overworked, with a manic schedule that needs better attention. South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth after April elections.
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Brinkley reflects on marriage choices and new romance in TV Guide
Christie Brinkley says she would marry Ricky Taubman again, praising honesty as she moves on from Billy Joel after nine years and a daughter. Meryl Streep says voicing Bart's girlfriend in The Simpsons earns her kids' approval and she will star with Clint Eastwood in The Bridges of Madison County film.
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Medical examiners praised author Cornwell for public reach
The piece notes Patricia Daniels Cornwells best selling The Body Farm and her Kay Scapetta protagonist. Medical examiners and officials like Virginia chief Dr Marcella Fiero support accurate depictions and applaud the author for demystifying forensic work.
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