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Sacha Wall is the only alleged victim of Sullivan's predatory behaviour who wanted to be named by BBC Panorama and the Times alongside an account of her experience.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

President Lee on Sunday named Han Seong-sook, a former Naver chief executive and the country’s minister for small businesses and startups, as prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

When it’s pointed out he once jokingly named his “Stranger Things” character, Hopper, “the greatest role ever written,” he and his director burst out laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"Liberation," which explores sexuality and the place of women in society in the 1970s, was named Best Play after winning a Pulitzer Prize in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She met many believers that night; but a tall, fair-haired attorney named Henry Jencken stood out.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock