What's happened
Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, accuses him of sexual harassment and seeks to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement.
Why it matters
The allegations of sexual harassment against a high-profile athlete like Tiger Woods are significant and newsworthy. The outcome of this legal battle could have implications for the #MeToo movement and the enforceability of nondisclosure agreements in cases of sexual abuse or harassment.
What the papers say
The Independent puts emphasis on Erica Herman's argument that the nondisclosure agreement is unenforceable under a new federal law, while Gulf News highlights the skepticism of the judge towards Herman's lawsuit. The New York Post focuses on the allegations of sexual harassment and Woods' alleged breakup tactics. The Guardian emphasizes the accusation that Woods forced Herman to sign the nondisclosure agreement under the threat of termination.
How we got here
The legal battle between Tiger Woods and Erica Herman escalated after their breakup, with Herman filing a lawsuit against the trust that owns Woods' Florida mansion. She claims that Woods began their sexual relationship when she was his employee and threatened to fire her if she didn't sign the nondisclosure agreement.
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