The Guardian - CBI in turmoil following new claims of sexual misconduct

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The Guardian reveals that more than a dozen women claim to have been victims of various forms of sexual misconduct by senior figures at the Confederation of British Industry – one of the country’s biggest business lobby groups, including one who alleges she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the River Thames. The CBI has expanded its inquiry, which is being overseen by law firm Fox Williams.

The front page features a picture of former US president Donald Trump who arrived in NYC ahead of his indictment on Tuesday. 

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