Articles tagged as: sexual harassment
July 2, 2025
Interview: Local political strategist talks about standing up for women and misconduct inside the Democratic party
It was last summer when sexual harassment allegations within the Hogsett administration surfaced. Since then, more people have come forward with stories of misconduct. Local Democratic political strategist Elise Shrock stood by and counseled people who came forward throughout these events.
Read MoreJune 25, 2025
'Institutional shortcomings.' More people speak out on city's handling of abuse, harassment allegations
Many survivors of harassment, abuse, and assault within the Indianapolis city government are making their voices heard, seeking justice in a system they say is fundamentally broken.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
Interview: Lauren Roberts and Morgan Mickelson speak after contentious council meeting
On Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council meeting erupted into chaos as Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed from the chambers while attempting to speak about her experiences inside Mayor Hogsett’s campaign. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Roberts.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Sexual harassment investigation eclipses $27 million spending debate at Indianapolis council meeting
The Indianapolis City-County Council meeting Monday night was packed and contentious. The top issue, a $27 million spending package, was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation.
Read MoreMay 30, 2025
Hogsett administration 'legally compliant' in sexual harassment response, report finds
The Indianapolis City-County Council commissioned independent firm Fisher Philips to conduct an investigation, and its results were revealed Thursday.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Indiana Democratic Party adopts code of conduct after women call for action on harassment
The Indiana Democratic Party has adopted a new code of conduct and formed an ethics committee in the wake of several dozen party members demanding action after sexual harassment allegations against another Democratic official.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2024
Sexual harassment reporting focus of Indianapolis council investigation
A new investigative committee questioned the reporting system at its first meeting recently.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselors help people who may be on the cusp of taking their own life. But some counselors say that they’re also facing verbal and sexual abuse from a small fraction of callers.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Hogsett says he handled Cook sexual harassment claims as required
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett says he took appropriate action each time he learned about claims of inappropriate conduct by his former chief of staff Thomas Cook.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Council approves investigation into Hogsett administration sexual harassment claims
The Indianapolis City-County Council passed a proposal to create an investigative committee Monday night. The committee will hire an independent firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations in the Hogsett administration.
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