harassed

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She further claims she was harassed when she requested time off to attend her brother’s funeral Mass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A court spokesperson said they had not received any reports of threats made against Yang, but a law enforcement source said Yang told them he was harassed by fellow judges over his endorsement of Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Mills told reporters Tuesday he has never sexually harassed his staff, that he’s not under indictment, and that “it was essentially just something where it was a bad breakup.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Critics have said widespread mask usage makes it difficult to hold individual agents accountable for their actions, while administration officials say they can help protect officers from being attacked or harassed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It also wasn’t fair that I couldn’t even walk down 125th Street without being harassed.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore