The Week In Review: 9/28/2018
This week has been quite chaotic here in the U.S. One of the biggest news stories making headlines has been the sexual misconduct allegations about Brett Kavanaugh. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford recently testified about the alleged sexual assault, and many have come out to show their support for her story. Not only has this hearing drawn attention about sexual assault, but this week has had some other key stories involving sexual assault as well.
While the Kavanaugh hearings have been occurring, celebrities have been telling their stories about why they didn't report being sexually assaulted. The new #WhyIDidn'tReport movement has started, and not only have celebrities been sharing their personal experiences, but other sexual assault survivors have come out as well. And, while we wait to see how the country handles these allegations of sexual assault, we finally saw justice for survivors who have been assaulted by Bill Cosby, as he has just been sentenced to jail.
The whole week hasn't been completely filled with this heavy topic of sexual assault, there's also been some positives. Many teams have been securing sports in the playoffs as baseball season comes to a close. Not all teams are leaving with a winning record, but some fans can be happy with the successes of their players. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom gave fans a reason to smile and cheer about, despite the team's overall losing season. And for any Royal fans out there, the Duchess of Cambridge will be returning soon!
Kate Middleton, aka the Duchess of Cambridge, holding her newborn son Prince Louis. (taken from International Business Times)
Here are five stories to keep you in the know:
1. The most recent update regarding the Brett Kavanaugh hearings said that the vote will be delayed in order to allow for investigations into the sexual misconduct allegations.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/committee-votes-to-send-kavanaughs-nomination-to-full-senate/ar-BBNFi8H?OCID=ansmsnnews11
2. National League CY Young candidate, Jacob deGrom, ends his season with a winning record, making it more likely that he could win the award.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/committee-votes-to-send-kavanaughs-nomination-to-full-senate/ar-BBNFi8H?OCID=ansmsnnews11
3. As a result of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. multiple celebrities have come out with why they didn't report being sexually assaulted, using the hashtag, #WhyIDidn'tReport.
https://www.eonline.com/news/970676/lili-reinhart-and-more-celebrities-join-whyididn-treport-movement
4. The Palace has announced that the Duchess of Cambridge will be making her first royal engagement since going on maternity leave in March.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/kate-middleton-announces-when-shes-returning-from-maternity-leave/ar-AAAGe1f
5. Bill Cosby is being sued for not paying his legal bills of over $282,000.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/bill-cosby-sued-for-unpaid-legal-bills-of-dollar282000/ar-BBNDHLf?li=BBnbfcL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrT0PkIi_fQ
“I knew I needed 10 strikeouts to get to 1,000 … and that was kind of the goal tonight. I’m very happy with how the night went.” - Jacob deGrom on his final outing for the season
While the Kavanaugh hearings have been occurring, celebrities have been telling their stories about why they didn't report being sexually assaulted. The new #WhyIDidn'tReport movement has started, and not only have celebrities been sharing their personal experiences, but other sexual assault survivors have come out as well. And, while we wait to see how the country handles these allegations of sexual assault, we finally saw justice for survivors who have been assaulted by Bill Cosby, as he has just been sentenced to jail.
The whole week hasn't been completely filled with this heavy topic of sexual assault, there's also been some positives. Many teams have been securing sports in the playoffs as baseball season comes to a close. Not all teams are leaving with a winning record, but some fans can be happy with the successes of their players. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom gave fans a reason to smile and cheer about, despite the team's overall losing season. And for any Royal fans out there, the Duchess of Cambridge will be returning soon!
Kate Middleton, aka the Duchess of Cambridge, holding her newborn son Prince Louis. (taken from International Business Times)
Here are five stories to keep you in the know:
1. The most recent update regarding the Brett Kavanaugh hearings said that the vote will be delayed in order to allow for investigations into the sexual misconduct allegations.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/committee-votes-to-send-kavanaughs-nomination-to-full-senate/ar-BBNFi8H?OCID=ansmsnnews11
2. National League CY Young candidate, Jacob deGrom, ends his season with a winning record, making it more likely that he could win the award.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/committee-votes-to-send-kavanaughs-nomination-to-full-senate/ar-BBNFi8H?OCID=ansmsnnews11
3. As a result of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. multiple celebrities have come out with why they didn't report being sexually assaulted, using the hashtag, #WhyIDidn'tReport.
https://www.eonline.com/news/970676/lili-reinhart-and-more-celebrities-join-whyididn-treport-movement
4. The Palace has announced that the Duchess of Cambridge will be making her first royal engagement since going on maternity leave in March.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/kate-middleton-announces-when-shes-returning-from-maternity-leave/ar-AAAGe1f
5. Bill Cosby is being sued for not paying his legal bills of over $282,000.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/bill-cosby-sued-for-unpaid-legal-bills-of-dollar282000/ar-BBNDHLf?li=BBnbfcL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrT0PkIi_fQ
“I knew I needed 10 strikeouts to get to 1,000 … and that was kind of the goal tonight. I’m very happy with how the night went.” - Jacob deGrom on his final outing for the season
GREAT start, Paige. I loved seeing the Duchess's photo -- what a respite from a gloomy week!
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