Jessica Testa
Rolling Stone Is Still Blaming UVA's Jackie For Its Mistakes
The magazine said Sunday it failed to properly report the story alleging a brutal gang rape out of "deference" to the alleged victim. But that’s not what the newly released Columbia Journalism School review of the reporting says.
Jessica Testa
Justice Department Shows Support For Trans Prisoners Seeking Medical Care
The Obama administration weighs in on the case of Ashley Diamond, who said she was denied care when she entered prison after 17 years of hormone treatment, as previously reported by BuzzFeed News.
Jessica Testa
Harvey Weinstein Under Investigation For Alleged Groping
The New York Police Department confirmed to BuzzFeed News that a complaint was made against the famous producer.
Jessica Testa
Trans Inmate Sues Georgia Prisons Over Sexual Assault And Hormone Denial
A transgender woman housed in a Georgia prison for men alleges that the state has denied her hormone treatments and failed to protect her from rape, assault, and harassment.
Jessica Testa
Rolling Stone Brings Back Photographer Accused Of Sexual Abuse
Rolling Stone and Harper’s Bazaar both gave their February 2015 covers to the photographer long accused of sexual misconduct. It’s not just a comeback — it’s a statement.
Jessica Testa
This Charity Sends Christmas Cards To Prison Rape Survivors
Every year, a group of men and women who were sexually assaulted while incarcerated gather to write holiday cards to victims still behind bars.
Jessica Testa
Justine Sacco Says She "Really Suffered" After Tweeting AIDS Joke
In an upcoming book — So You've Been Publicly Shamed — the disgraced public relations executive gives her first interview since #HasJustineLandedYet.
Jessica Testa
Is A Georgia Prison Trying To Cover Up The Rape Of A Trans Woman?
Zahara Green's recent lawsuit against prison officials may reveal how the state is failing to protect transgender people — or even recognize them.
Jessica Testa
The End Of Invisible Children
The group behind KONY 2012 will shutter its U.S. office and spend a year in transition, planning to close by the end of 2015.
Jessica Testa
Former UVA Student Whose Fraternity Is Named In Discredited Story Hires Lawyer
As Rolling Stone apologizes for "discrepancies" in its blockbuster campus rape story, BuzzFeed News has confirmed that former Phi Kappa Psi member Christopher Pivik has retained a lawyer who specializes in fighting back against sexual assault accusations.
Katie J.M. Baker
Why Is Bill Cosby’s Career Over, But Terry Richardson’s Isn’t?
The power of outcry momentum — and having a famous accuser.
Jessica Testa
More Charges Filed Against Oklahoma City Cop Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Women
Holtzclaw now faces 32 charges related to the sexual abuse of 13 women — up from 16 counts from 8 women, as detailed in a September BuzzFeed News story.
Jessica Testa
The Definitive "Serial" Obsessive Poll
Calling all armchair detectives. How do your opinions of the Adnan Syed case stack up?
Julia Furlan
A Transgender Woman Says She Was Locked In A Cell With Her Rapist
In a lawsuit, Zahara Green says that after she asked Georgia prison officials for protection, she found herself sharing a cell with the inmate who had been abusing her. UPDATE: Read more about Zahara Green here.
Jessica Testa
How Police Caught The Cop Who Allegedly Sexually Abused Black Women
Prosecutors say Officer Daniel Holtzclaw made a mistake after a series of sexual assaults on black women in Oklahoma City — he profiled the wrong woman. His family says he's a victim of "solicited testimony" from women who have "personal motives" to lie. BuzzFeed News reports from the Oklahoma County courtroom where, Wednesday, prosecutors described a pattern of sexual harassment and assault. Update: Daniel Holtzclaw's trial began on Nov. 2, 2015. He now faces 36 charges based on allegations from 13 women.
Jessica Testa
Terry Richardson Now Has A VMA
Richardson — as famous for his glossy celebrity portraits as for his alleged sexual misconduct with models — directed Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," Video of the Year.
Jessica Testa
ISIS Appears To Behead American Photojournalist In YouTube Video
Updated: Family grieved Tuesday for James Wright Foley, who was kidnapped in November 2012 in Syria. In the video, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, indicates the killing is a response to recent American operations in Iraq.
Jessica Testa
Kirsten Gillibrand, Pushing New College Sexual Assault Bill, Still Has Hope For Failed Military Reform
"We just need more data." The Democratic senator's potential second crack at changing sexual assault
Jessica Testa
Convicted Steubenville Rapist Returns To School Football Team
Earlier this year, Ma'Lik Richmond was released from detention nearly three months early. Now he's back on the field.
Jessica Testa
The "House Of Cards"-"Veep" Mashup That No One Really Asked For
Ever wonder what would happen if Frank Underwood and Selina Meyer swapped bodies?
Jessica Testa
