Well, OK, I see Jodie's timeline. I think her claims of harassment seem genuine and there was no meaningful delay before she lodged a complaint. I think she just wanted an apology, and her lawyer wanted a bunch of money. From all of her comments to the press, and she seemed like a somewhat naive person. I think she genuinely didn't mean for him to lose his job. She probably wouldn't have done it if she knew what was going to happen. I feel sorry for her because I've seen ladies at work in high tech fight this kind of battle. What they are usually looking for is vindication, someone to say she is right and he is wrong. Unfortunately, the workplace outcome is not at all like that of a courtroom. HR will indeed render a verdict, but it won't be made public. And her manager and peers may not agree with her either (or be willing to take sides) about who was in the right. I've even seen jokes cracked at retirement gatherings *at work* about how frequently the guy had been called down to personnel, as if it were all just a big joke.
Then the two colleagues will be left to pick up the pieces. Sometimes the "perp" just dials down his behavior to avoid triggering future calls to HR. Sometimes - not always - one of the people leaves the company. Usually the woman, but not always. It's not satisfying. And always awkward.
So I feel sorry for Jodie. But at least she got some cash out of it.
Hurd? He got what he deserved. The reported behavior aligns perfectly with his public persona - arrogant condescending and entitled.
Then again she could just a fame whore, but if that was the case, she'd have her own reality show by now.
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