Emma Cooke

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Netflix refuses to fire vice president over anti-LGBT+ remarks, fires whistleblower instead

Newly leaked documents show that Netflix investigated one of its top executives for “aggressive and intimidating” behaviour that was not inclusive of the LGBT+ community. The internal investigation was triggered by claims made against vice president for original content in Spain and Portugal, Diego Avalos, via an anonymous tip-line. The inquiry, which concluded this spring, found his actions to be “deeply concerning”, according to documents procured by Bloomberg. A report stated that Avalos “used language or demonstrated an attitude in various meetings that was not inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community and/or employees with children”. In a letter sent on 9 April, […]

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Teenage football fans arrested over vile homophobic hate: ‘It will not be tolerated’

Two boys were arrested on suspicion of making homophobic comments during the Manchester City v Burnley football game on Saturday (16 October). As well as the two teenagers, a third man in his 20s was apprehended by police at Etihad Stadium during the Premier League match. Greater Manchester Police said this arrest was a ‘separate incident’, on suspicion of a breach of the peace and police assault. No further details were given about the precise ages of each boy or which team they support. All three were held in custody for questioning over Saturday night and could now face possible […]