Headline Roundup • March 29th, 2020

Perspectives: Former Joe Biden Staffer Says He Sexually Assaulted Her in 1993

Joe Biden,Tara Reade,2020 Election,Media Bias,Sexual Misconduct

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been accused of sexually assaulting a staffer in 1993. Tara Reade, the alleged victim, says Biden penetrated her with his fingers without consent. The story has been covered by many right-rated outlets and some left-rated outlets, while most major media outlets, especially left- and center-rated sources, have not reported on it. Reporting outlets are focusing on the media's inconsistent coverage of the allegations, questions about Reade's credibility, and purported hypocrisy on the part of Biden supporters. The Intercept (Left media bias rating) reported last week that Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, which helps rape and sexual assault survivors, refused to fund Reade's allegation; the managing director of the PR firm that represents Time's Up is Anita Dunn, a top adviser to Biden's campaign.

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