Jan 22 Harvey Weinstein’s trial explores rape allegations against him By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press Once the New York trial is over, former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces additional rape and sexual assault charges in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jan 20 Accusers’ behavior likely to be a focus in Weinstein trial By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Prosecutors are expected to call a sex crimes expert as a witness to dispel assumptions about how rape and sexual assault victims behave after an attack. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Amid protests, Iran’s Khamenei lashes out at U.S. In our news wrap Friday, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out at the U.S. amid new unrest in his country. He addressed Friday prayers for the first time in eight years, telling crowds the U.S. is lying when it says… Continue watching
Jan 17 Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein rape trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A jury was selected after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they had already made up their minds about the disgraced Hollywood mogul. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 4:29 Ronan Farrow’s Brief But Spectacular take on interrogating the truth For investigative reporter Ronan Farrow, the ability to produce a story hinges upon the courage of his interview subjects. But the chance an abuse survivor has to exact justice is tied to the wealth and stature of those they accuse,… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 5:12 Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial gets off to a dramatic start The long-awaited criminal trial of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein began in New York City this week. Although more than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault, harassment or misconduct, this trial is based on charges of rape and criminal… Continue watching
Jan 07 Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial begins on heels of new charges By Associated Press Once one of Hollywood's most powerful producers, Weinstein has now been accused of sexual assault, harassment and misconduct by dozens of women, from famous actresses to assistants at his former company. The allegations began surfacing publicly in October 2017 and… Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 7:03 News Wrap: Pelosi to introduce war powers resolution on Iran In our news wrap Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will vote this week on a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any further U.S. military action on Iran. It's likely to pass the House but not the… Continue watching
Jan 06 WATCH: Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in LA The former Hollywood mogul has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a news release. Continue reading
Jan 06 Harvey Weinstein arrives at court ahead of sex assault trial By Associated Press After more than two years since the allegations first came to widespread public attention and catalyzed the #MeToo movement, jury selection is scheduled to start this week. Continue reading