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1992; Florence Graves reveals sexual misconduct in Congress
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- Education
- University of Arizona, University of Texas at Austin
- Jobs
- Currently founding director of Brandeis University's Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism
- Interests
- Investigative journalism
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Good investigative journalist
Her work has led to congressional hearings, governmental probes, and several reforms in public policies
Who's who?
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Florence Graves
- Senator Bob Packwood
Aftermath
- Work was recognized by numerous national rewards
- Highest award given in magazine
- Became a journalism associate professional lecturer for 6 years
- George Washington D.C. University teaching how to create and edit magazines
Background Information
- Began investigation after national Anita Hill Controversy
- Anita Hill accused Clarence Thomas (of the US Supreme Court} of sexual harassment
- Investigation revealed Federal Aviation Administration didnt probe allegations (that were required) that thousands of unapproved parts manufactured from 1994 to 2002 were installed in Boeing jets
Story idea background:
- exposed sexual misconduct allegations against Senator Bob Packwood
- Led to widespread news coverage
- Including The New York Times, 60 Minutes, 20/20, and Jay Leno
- National discussion about sexual misconduct increased
- Resulted in three-year investigation
The Story
Post Story
Public's reaction?
- People were angry
Who- Florence Graves
What- Revealed sexual misconduct in Congress
Where- Her home in Boston
When- 1992
Why- She wanted to make a difference
How- She found a pattern of charges pointing to Senator Bob Packwood
This story...
- introduced people to the idea of people in high positions being creeps
- Public began looking out for similar situations
Effect on journalism
- Led to first ever Senate Ethics Committee investigation of sexual misconduct
- Congressional Accountability Act pass
- Work led to congressional hearings
How'd it begin?
- Rumors spread of sexual misconduct
- Some women came forward
Other Secrets?
- Occurred for decades!!
Publication
what sources used?
- relied on technology
- got most info off the internet
The Secret:
- Over 40 women were victims
- Packwood had unwanted sexual advantages
- Florence gathered information no matter what
- Worked hard to get story published
- Many papers didnt want to publish story
- Wanted to call attention to problem
Any Legal Issues?
- None were mentioned
Legal repercussions?
- Senator Packwood resigned
Rewards Won:
- National Magazine Award for General Excellence and several other awards
Published:
- The Washington Post
- 1992
1992; Florence Graves reveals sexual misconduct in Congress
By Alexis Melendez and Bria Bermudez
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