Apr 18 Judge scales back Weinstein suit, allows sex-traffic claim By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A federal judge eliminated 17 claims against the once powerful movie mogul who has been accused by women of seeking to trade his influence for sexual favors. Continue reading
Jan 25 Judge approves changes to Harvey Weinstein's legal team By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul, is charged with raping a woman in 2013 and performing a forcible sex act on a different woman in 2006. He denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex. Continue reading
Dec 20 Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers to have his indictment thrown out. Continue reading
Nov 08 Eric Schneiderman, former NY attorney general, won't face abuse charges By Michael Balsamo, Michael Sisak, Associated Press Schneiderman said he didn't consider the decision an exoneration. Continue reading
Oct 11 Manhattan DA drops part of Weinstein case By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press The tossed charge involves allegations made by one of the three accusers in the case, Lucia Evans, who was among the first women to publicly accuse Weinstein of sexual assault. Continue reading
Oct 06 Charges rare for Hollywood figures in year since Weinstein By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The #MeToo movement has sent dozens of once-powerful Hollywood players into exile, but few of them have been placed in handcuffs or jail cells. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 6:32 One year into #MeToo movement, how far have we come? Friday’s cloture vote on Judge Kavanaugh falls one year to the day after allegations against Harvey Weinstein were reported in the New York Times and the New Yorker. Scores of women – and some men – were inspired to share… Continue watching
Jul 09 Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charges By Associated Press Harvey Weinstein, who was previously indicted on charges involving two women, was released on bail on Monday while fighting sex crime accusations that now include a third woman. Continue reading
Jul 02 Harvey Weinstein accused of forcible sex act by a 3rd woman By Associated Press Harvey Weinstein was accused of a forcible sex act by a third woman in an updated indictment, Manhattan's district attorney said Monday. Continue reading
Jun 05 Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape, criminal sex act charges By Tom Hays, Associated Press The 66-year-old Weinstein has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. His attorney, Ben Brafman, has challenged the credibility of his alleged victims and says his client is confident he is going to clear his name. Continue reading