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10/20/2018

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10/16/2018

How long should you wait to hire a criminal defense attorney?

CRIMINAL DEFENSE UPDATE: How long should you wait to hire a criminal defense attorney? Executive Managing Attorney, Gina Tennen discusses options.

10/14/2018

Renowned criminal defense attorney Gina Tennen featured in TIME and ranked Top 100 #criminaldefense #criminallaw #libertybelllaw #lblg #nationaldefense #defenselawyer #legal #law #lawyer #attorney #top100

06/26/2018

Sexual harassment report calls for changes to academic culture

Sexual harassment in higher education can be addressed only through cultural change, according to a new report & Tony Robbins apologizes for #MeToo comment.

More than half of women working in higher education experience sexual harassment, according to a new study.

06/25/2018

Seth Rogen: James Franco Is ‘Back at Work’ After Sexual Misconduct Claims, Which Is a ‘Sign Things Seem to be OK For Him’

Seth Rogen: James Franco Is ‘Back at Work’ After Sexual Misconduct Claims, Which Is a ‘Sign Things Seem to be OK For Him’

Five women accused Franco of sexual harassment and acting inappropriate on film sets in a report published by the Los Angeles Times in January.

06/21/2018

Want To End Sexual Harassment? Landmark Study Finds Ousting 'Bad Men' Isn't Enough

A new study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that the strongest, most potent predictor of sexual harassment is essentially the culture of the company.

The most potent predictor of sexual misconduct goes beyond individual perpetrators.

06/21/2018

It’s Not Always Clear What Constitutes Sexual Harassment. Use This Tool to Navigate the Gray Areas.

Because there is a lot of gray area when it comes to delineating mild to serious forms of gender-based offenses, professor Kathleen Kelley Reardon developed the Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct at Work (SSMW).

06/21/2018

Is It Sexual Harassment to Stare at Another Employee for More Than 5 Seconds?

Is It Sexual Harassment to Stare at Another Employee for More Than 5 Seconds?

You're at your desk and thinking about a complex, work-related problem. Lost in thought, your eyes wander your open-space office and linger for five seconds on a female co-worker. Was that sexual harassment? According to some reports, that could be the case at Netflix. To be sure, it's not a hard an...

06/21/2018

Scott Baio Claims Nicole Eggert Accused Him of Assault to 'Relaunch Her Own Career'

Scott Baio released a fiery statement after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office rejected Nicole Eggert‘s sexual molestation claims against him because too many years have passed since the incidents she alleged.

Scott Baio released a fiery statement after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office rejected Nicole Eggert's sexual molestation claims against him

06/19/2018

Woman who falsely accused Texas state trooper of sexual assault could face charges

Sherita Dixon-Cole, 37, of Grapevine, Texas, claimed Trooper Hubbard repeatedly told her she could be released in exchange for sexual favors. When she told him no, she claimed the highway patrol trooper sexually assaulted her outside and inside of his police cruiser during a prolonged arrest,

A Texas woman could face charges for falsely accusing a state trooper of sexual assault who had arrested her for drunk driving, authorities said.

06/18/2018

Morgan Freeman 'Devastated' by Reports of Sexual Harassment: 'I Did Not Assault Women'

“I am devastated that 80 years of my life is at risk of being undermined, in the blink of an eye, by Thursday’s media reports."

"Clearly I was not always coming across the way I intended," Freeman said in a statement.

06/18/2018

The Restaurant Industry Is Plagued By Sexual Harassment. Will Initiative 77 Change Anything?

Supporters of Initiative 77 have hailed it as an opportunity for workers to earn predictable paychecks without being dependent on the generosity of strangers. Buoyed by the #MeToo movement, they’ve also made the fight against sexual harassment a central part of their campaign.

How the #MeToo movement intersects with a DC ballot measure that could upend the tipped minimum wage

06/14/2018

Does Your Institution Foster a Culture of Sexual Harassment? - Eos

A new report outlines how academic institutions create a culture in which sexual harassment can run rampant. Here are some questions, drawn from the report, to help gauge your institution’s culture.

A new report outlines how academic institutions create a culture in which sexual harassment can run rampant. Here are some questions, drawn from the report, to help gauge your institution’s culture.

06/11/2018

Libertybell Law Group is one of the leading criminal defense law firms in the country, litigating in 16 states.

Founder Gina Tennen has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in the U.S.

Call today for to see how we can defend your freedom.

06/11/2018

Libertybell Law Group is one of the leading criminal defense law firms in the country, litigating in 16 states.

Founder Gina Tennen has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in the U.S.

Call today for to see how we can defend your freedom.

06/11/2018

Libertybell Law Group is one of the leading criminal defense law firms in the country litigating in 16 states.

Founder, Gina Tennen has been recognized by Time Magazine as a top 100 criminal defense attorney.

Call for a free consultation today.

06/11/2018

"I'm so so thankful I came across Gina & her team! Her unrelenting desire for success & the fact that she genuinely cares, saved my life from being ruined! Because of the pressure she put on them, the FBI dropped all charges against me & gave the case back over to the Military who Gina then continued to have contact with until it was found that I had nothing on my devices for any cause of concern & the whole thing was unfounded. I could not have asked for a more respectable & professional team as hers!"

06/07/2018

Founding partner and renowned criminal defense attorney, Gina Tennen, has been ranked as one of Time Magazine's top 100 defense attorneys in the U.S.

"Gina believed in me & knew these accusations were not true. She took her time to review all of my evidence & proved my innocence. I 100% recommend her because she was willing to put in the work."

06/07/2018

Liberty law Firm saved my son.

I hired Gina and her team for my son who was facing 10 years for something they said he did when he was 17. Gina was like a lioness protecting her cub. She didn't let up. She challenged and they ended up dropping the charges. We are so appreciative of her and her team. They gave us our son back. He got his life back!

06/04/2018

Members | National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Gina Tennen is among the most successful criminal defense attorneys in the U.S. She is a leading advocate of personal freedom and individual rights. Her meticulous trial preparation and her exceptional ability to integrate an aggressive, thorough defense, has earned her the admiration of clients and the respect of prosecutors, judges and other criminal lawyers across the country.

Honors & Awards:

Avvo Client’s Choice Award

Newsweek Legal Superstars

Newsweek 14 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys

National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Avvo 10.0 Rating (perfect)

LexisNexus Martindale-Hubbell Community Service Award

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05/31/2018

Harvey Weinstein Indicted on Charges of Rape, Sex Crimes

Harvey Weinstein Indicted on Charges of Rape, Sex Crimes

Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, as well as on charges of criminal sexual act in the first degree.

05/22/2018

Former employee sues Uber for sexual harassment, discrimination

A former Uber software engineer is suing the company over claims that she experienced sexual harassment, racial discrimination and pay inequity while working there.

Uber eliminated its forced arbitration policy for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. It is now being sued by one former employee for sexual harassment and discrimination.

05/21/2018

New York Police Department Confirms Mario Batali Under Criminal Investigation

NYPD is investigating the environment of sexual misconduct at Batali’s West Village restaurant, expanding on previous claims of sexual harassment.

On Sunday’s 60 Minutes, an unnamed woman accused the disgraced celebrity chef of allegedly drugging and assaulting her in 2005.

05/15/2018

Uber will no longer force victims of sexual assault into arbitration

Uber will no longer force victims of sexual assault into arbitration

Uber will no longer force into arbitration riders who say drivers sexually assaulted or abused them, after CNN reported more than 100 drivers had been accused.

05/14/2018

Salma Hayek: Weinstein only responded to sexual harassment allegations from women of color because they are 'the easiest to get discredited'

Salma Hayek: Weinstein only responded to sexual harassment allegations from women of color because they are 'the easiest to get discredited'

Actress Salma Hayek said former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein only responded to sexual harassment allegations from her and actress Lupita Nyong'o because women of co

05/11/2018

68% of flight attendants have been sexually harassed, survey says

Most flight attendants are subjected to sexual harassment by passengers, according to a survey by the Association of Flight Attendants.

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA conducted a survey reporting that 68% of flight attendants have been sexually harassed.

05/10/2018

‘I was falsely accused’: Lions’ Matt Patricia defends himself after alleged sexual assault case surfaces

Lions Coach Matt Patricia strongly defended himself Thursday against what he said were false allegations of sexual assault, in a case that was resolved 21 years ago but resurfaced in a newspaper report Wednesday night.

The NFL says it will review the matter, which allegedly occurred in 1996 when Patricia was a 22-year-old college student on spring break.

05/09/2018

After Matt Lauer firing, NBC sees no culture of sexual harassment in news division

After Matt Lauer firing, NBC sees no culture of sexual harassment in news division

NBC has completed an internal investigation ordered after Matt Lauer's firing from "Today" show

05/08/2018

Four Women Accuse New York’s Attorney General of Physical Abuse

Four Women Accuse New York’s Attorney General of Physical Abuse

Eric Schneiderman has raised his profile as a voice against sexual misconduct. Now, after suing Harvey Weinstein, he faces a #MeToo reckoning of his own.

05/02/2018

False college rape case set for trial

False college rape case set for trial

BRIDGEPORT - A former Sacred Heart University student, accused of making up rape allegations against two football players, is heading for trial on June 18. "We are ready to go forward," Stamford lawyer Ryan O'Neill, who represents the now 20-year-old Nikki Yovino, said Tuesday. Ryan and state prosec...

05/01/2018

Woman jailed for 10 years for making series of false rape claims

False accusation of sex crimes unfortunately have a substantial negative impact on legitimate claims.

“These false allegations of rape, allegations which will inevitably be widely publicized, are likely to have the perverse impact of increasing the likelihood of guilty men going free." - Judge Nicholas Loraine-Smith.

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Jemma Beale, 25, from west London, invented four separate incidents of sexual assault, one of which led to man being wrongly convicted

04/26/2018

False Allegations of Sexual Harassment: Misunderstandings and Realities - Academic Matters

Since sexual harassment can be in the eye of the beholder, only evidence that meets civil standards of proof, argues a university complaints investigator, can fairly decide what happened.

Since sexual harassment can be in the eye of the beholder, only evidence that meets civil standards of proof, argues a university complaints investigator, can fairly decide what happened.

04/23/2018

Readers Respond to Column on False Accusations

The steep impact of false accusations of sexual harassment are brought to light after a deluge of 3,300 comments on an ABC story.

More than 3,300 readers responded to my recent column on false accusations of sexual harassment in the workplace. Here are some of the most interesting responses. One of the most provocative e-mails came from a woman who said she had falsely accused someone of sexual harassment: Young and...

04/23/2018

Sexual Harassment Cases Go Uncounted as Complaint Process Goes Private

Sexual Harassment Cases Go Uncounted as Complaint Process Goes Private

“There’s a public price we’re paying for not knowing what’s going on in our workplaces.”

04/17/2018

We Need A Better Way To Talk About ‘Sexual Misconduct’

The inability to distinguish between different types of unwanted sexual behaviors has arguably damaged the #MeToo movement. A ruined career should not be the consequence of merely an allegation, but of due process.

Comparisons between the nature of accusations against Senator Al Franken and those against Roy Moore, were often wielded as sufficient evidence.

Matt Lauer was fired last year from his job co-hosting NBC’s “Today” show in response to allegations of “sexual harassment.” Or was it “inappropriate sexual beh…

04/16/2018

Lawmakers Searching for Consensus on Sexual-Harassment Bills

Lawmakers Searching for Consensus on Sexual-Harassment Bills

Louisiana lawmakers agree they want to tighten state policies against sexual harassment, but they disagree on what approach to take.

04/12/2018

Jeff Hoover’s sexual harassment lesson for lawmakers

Jeff Hoover’s sexual harassment lesson for lawmakers

Former House speaker’s sexual harassment reprimand reminds lawmakers that voters did not send them to Frankfort to leer, trifle or otherwise create a hostile work environment

04/11/2018

Criminal bar association criticises police after teacher falsely accused of indecent assault

Criminal bar association criticises police after teacher falsely accused of indecent assault

It said the teacher had been through "a year from hell".

04/10/2018

Pro Cheerleaders Say Groping and Sexual Harassment Are Part of the Job

Pro Cheerleaders Say Groping and Sexual Harassment Are Part of the Job

Many women who work for professional sports teams dread being sent to interact with fans at games and promotional events: “It’s literally like you’re calling for an escort.”

04/09/2018

Vanderbilt faces $25 million lawsuit brought by student expelled on sexual assault allegations - Vanderbilt Hustler

A Vanderbilt student filed a lawsuit claiming that he was denied a meaningful standard of due process and equal protection, and that Vanderbilt questioned his credibility during the sexual harassment investigation based on his gender.

Expert says the lawsuit is part of a growing trend in which accused sexual assault perpetrators take legal action against colleges and universities

04/06/2018

Here’s the fallout so far for chef Mike Isabella after sexual harassment allegations

Mike Isabella has lost his public relations firm, a prized chef, award nominations and other pieces of his career in the weeks after a former manager sued the celebrity chef and his business partners for sexual harassment.

The celebrity chef and restaurateur has lost his longtime publicist, one of his top chefs and other prized pieces of his career.

04/05/2018

Sex tape played for jurors in extortion trial of Waffle House chairman's ex-housekeeper

Waffle House chairman sues housekeeper for extortion after 9 year affair.

The chairman of the Waffle House restaurant chain wept in court Wednesday as jurors in an Atlanta courtroom watched a sex tape his former housekeeper allegedly secretly recorded in 2012 in a conspiracy to blackmail him for millions.

04/03/2018

Opinion: Responses to sexual assault allegations should be sensitive and complex

While it is incredibly important that victims of sexual assault are heard and taken seriously, those who are accused deserve to garner the benefits that come from the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

Sexual misconduct investigations should balance the rights of victims with the rights of the accused.  

04/02/2018

It’s time to develop an HR toolkit to respond to #MeToo moments

Make sure your business has a well-crafted HR process for handling sexual harassment issues in your workplace.

The ability to pick up early signals of a ‘quid pro quo’ or a hostile work environment form of sexual harassment is a great way to actually prevent a full-fledged #MeToo wave

03/29/2018

3 Steps Companies Should Take to Address Sexual Harassment Risks: A Q&A With NAVEX Global’s Ingrid F

Companies need to have an effective reporting mechanism for sexual harassment complaints. When someone reports an issue, it should be investigated promptly & with a consistent, comprehensive approach.

NAVEX Global's Vice President of Online Learning Content on social media's role in sexual harassment awareness and the questions companies and executives need to be asking themselves today.