19 minutes agoIndian minister resigns, accused of sexual assault
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Several charges of harassment and sexual assault have prompted the resignation of an Indian government minister whose name is most mentioned in the movement #MeToo. After facing charges and threats from former female colleagues, MJ Akbar, the minister of foreign affairs, said he has decided to resign to challenge the charges [...]
After facing charges and threats from former female colleagues, MJ Akbar, the foreign affairs minister, said he has decided to resign to challenge the false charges.
“I have sought justice in a court, so I consider it reasonable to leave duty and reject false accusations against me”, he said.
During the weekend, Akbar said he would go to court to clear up words thrown over his name, adding that he wants the accusers of slander.
