The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Jan. 4
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WOMEN SPEAK OUT ON LAWSUITS AGAINST SCHULTZ: Four actresses who allege they were sexually assaulted and harassed by Soulpepper Theatre founding artistic director Albert Schultz say they were motivated to come forward because of what they described as hypocrisy and unsafe working conditions at the renowned company. The women spoke out at a news conference Thursday, a day after revealing they had filed lawsuits against Schultz and Soulpepper. They allege the prominent theatre figure exposed himself, groped them, and otherwise sexually humiliated them over several years. The allegations have not been proven in court and Schultz said he would defend himself “vehemently.” Soulpepper did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
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