Jan 07 Kevin Spacey's lawyers enter not guilty plea in sex assault By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The disgraced actor was arraigned on a charge of felony indecent assault and battery during a hearing at Nantucket District Court. The judge set another hearing for March 4. Spacey does not have to appear, the judge ruled, but said… Continue reading
Jan 03 Bernie Sanders offers contrition as 2016 aides face harassment allegations By Steve Peoples, Associated Press “Of course, if I run again, we will do better next time,” Sanders told CNN. Continue reading
Dec 31 Kevin Spacey can't skip court appearance, judge decides By Associated Press The 59-year-old Oscar-winning actor is accused of groping the 18-year-old man in a Nantucket restaurant in 2016. He is charged with felony indecent assault and battery. Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 12:44 2018 was a year of support and setbacks for #MeToo movement Over the last year, so much attention has been captivated by the #MeToo movement and its consequences -- a cultural shift led by survivors telling their stories of sexual harassment and assault. Amna Nawaz sits down with Katherine Kendall, Lili… Continue watching
Dec 27 Court records detail Kevin Spacey's encounter with teenager in 2016 By Associated Press The case came to light in November 2017 when former Boston news anchor Heather Unruh announced that Spacey had groped her son. Continue reading
Dec 24 Kevin Spacey will face charge of groping a Massachusetts teen By Mark Pratt, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Spacey is due in court Jan. 7 on the resort island of Nantucket to be arraigned on a charge of indecent assault and battery, Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said in a statement Monday. Spacey could get up… 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
Dec 17 Accused of misconduct, former CEO Moonves won't get severance from CBS By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press A statement from the board cited Les Moonves' "willful and material misfeasance, violation of company policies and breach of his contract, as well as his willful failure to cooperate fully with the company's investigation."… Continue reading
Dec 13 Senate passes overhaul of sexual harassment claim process in Congress By Associated Press The bill holds lawmakers, including those who leave office, financially liable for settlements resulting from harassment and retaliation. Continue reading
Dec 12 Agreement reached on anti-sexual harassment bill for Congress By Associated Press The push for the legislation took on new urgency in the past year, as more than a half-dozen lawmakers resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading