While the pandemic has presented huge obstacles, it has also given us the opportunity to ask: Can we do better?
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Jordan Hester, Disgraced Former Brewery Bhavana Beverage Director, Avoids Major Jail Time But Must Register as Sex Offender
Despite Jordan Hester pleading guilty to multiple felonies, on Friday a Wake County judge sentenced him to a mere eight days in jail. Hester will be required to register as a sex offender
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On Instagram, the NC Protection Alliance Is Exposing a Hidden Culture of Sexual Abuse in Raleigh
From men in the local bar and restaurant industry to a Board of Elections candidate, the social media account is holding alleged abusers accountable by amplifying the whisper network.
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Ashley Christensen Claims She Didn’t Know Extent of Abuse at Poole’s Diner After Former Employee Comes Forward
Christensen, who has been a vocal supporter of survivors, penned the letter following allegations of workplace sexual abuse at Poole’s Diner from a former employee.
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How Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana Harbored a Culture of Abuse Behind a Progressive Facade
A deep dive into the inner workings of Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda, as recounted by the employees who experienced the company’s cult-like environment.
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How Beverage Director Jordan Hester Preyed on Female Staff
“After I was gone for a while,” Jessica says, “I realized I was having nightmares, waking up with the exact same feeling in my stomach as the moment I woke up and it happened.”
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Fallout at Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana Reflect a National Reckoning in Restaurants
Following revelations of a coercive culture at popular Raleigh establishments Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana, workers say the story is not uncommon in the hospitality industry.
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A Week in the Life, July 8
Here’s what’s happened since the INDY went to press last week
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Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda Founder Van Nolintha to Step Down Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
The restaurateur stepped down after a weekend of social media posts while the restaurants conduct a third-party investigation.
