Nation May 01 Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at rape retrial Miriam Haley, testifying for a third day at Weinstein’s rape retrial, was grilled about everything from her initial interactions with the ex-studio boss to her decision to get a lawyer and go public with her allegations as the #MeToo movement exploded in…
Nation Apr 30 ‘The unthinkable was happening’: Weinstein accuser testifies at his rape retrial A former TV production assistant has told a jury that Harvey Weinstein held her down on a bed and forced oral sex on her after she told him no.
Nation Apr 29 First of three accusers testifies at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial The first of three accusers expected to testify at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has taken the witness stand in a reprise of her testimony in his first #MeToo trial five years ago.
World Apr 26 Virginia Giuffre, plaintiff in Epstein and Prince Andrew sex trafficking case, dies at 41 The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein's prolonged downfall.
Nation Apr 24 Roommate of woman who alleges sex assault by Weinstein testifies in retrial Some witnesses are returning to the stand five years after testifying in the landmark #MeToo case. But prosecutors, some defense lawyers and the judge are different — and so are the contours of the testimony and evidence being elicited.
Nation Apr 23 Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens with added allegations from former model Five years after Harvey Weinstein’s original trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the landmark rape conviction.
Nation Apr 15 Jury selection begins in Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial after court overturned landmark #MeToo verdict Weinstein is being retried after New York's highest court last year overturned his 2020 conviction and 23-year prison sentence and ordered a new trial.
Nation Apr 11 Family killed in NYC helicopter crash was celebrating child’s birthday, mayor says A person familiar with the investigation has told The Associated Press the victims of Thursday's crash include Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and three children, in addition to the pilot.
Nation Apr 10 6 people die in NYC helicopter crash New York City Mayor Eric Adams says a family of Spanish tourists, including three children, died Thursday in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River.
Nation Apr 02 Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.