Two women have accused renowned astrophysicist and television host Neil deGrasse Tyson of sexual misconduct, prompting his employers—the Museum of Natural History, as well as Fox Broadcasting and National Geographic, which air his popular series “Cosmos”—to investigate the claims. One woman, a fellow astrophysicist, alleges deGrasse Tyson groped her, while another, deGrasse Tyson’s former assistant, described inappropriate comments and unwanted physical contact. Meanwhile, the story of a third woman who has accused deGrasse Tyson of rape for years is getting renewed attention despite it being largely ignored until now. Tchiya Amet, who is African-American, has alleged that deGrasse Tyson raped her while they attended the University of Texas. She spoke publicly about the accusation multiple times, reportedly as early as 2010.
Three Women Accuse deGrasse Tyson of Sexual Misconduct, Including Rape
HeadlineDec 03, 2018