According to The Verge, a recent statement released by The Tor Project -- a nonprofit that is largely known for its online anonymity software -- has confirmed sexual misconduct by former core developer Jacob Appelbaum.

Tor's executive director Shari Steele has said in the statement that the claims that Appelbaum -- a well-known digital activist and journalist -- engaged in "sexually aggressive behavior" with people inside and outside of the organization have been verified by Tor after an internal investigation.

The investigation was carried out by Tor after the ouster of Appelbaum, 33, from the organization on May 25, amid accusations by a number of individuals that they had been sexually abused, harassed, humiliated, intimidated, and bullied by the developer.

Though Appelbaum had asserted in a statement released in June that the allegations of sexual misconduct were "entirely false," Steele said in a Tuesday statement that the facts concerning the allegations were ascertained by a professional investigator hired by Tor. The investigator determined the allegations by working closely with Steele and attorneys while interviewing "many individuals."

Revealing that Tor is now implementing a new anti-harassment policy, Steele said: "I want to thank all the people who broke the silence around Jacob's behavior. It is because of you that this issue has now been addressed. I am grateful you spoke up, and I acknowledge and appreciate your courage."