Nobel Prize in literature to be postponed amid sexual abuse scandal

The group that hands out the Nobel Prize in literature said Friday it will postpone this year's awarding of the honor following a sexual misconduct scandal that has rocked the institution.The Swedish Academy made the announcement in the wake of a controversy that has led a number of board members to leave the organization. While the date for the announcement of this year's award has not been fixed, it usually occurs in October.The controversy stems from sexual misconduct allegations against Jean-Claude Arnault, the husband of poet Katarina Frostenson, a member of the academy.Swedish newspap…READ FULL ARTICLE