Apr 25 New York’s highest court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial, orders new trial By Michael R. Sisak, Dave Collins, Associated Press The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul's landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including by letting women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case. Continue reading
Feb 14 Harvey Weinstein is appealing his 2020 rape conviction in New York By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Weinstein's lawyers on Wednesday will ask the state's Court of Appeals in Albany to dismiss the disgraced movie mogul's conviction on charges of rape and criminal sex act. Continue reading
Nov 11 John Bailey, cinematographer who led film academy at start of #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81 By Associated Press John Bailey, a cinematographer who worked on films ranging from “Ordinary People” to “Groundhog Day” and presided over the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the initial #MeToo reckoning, died Friday at 81. Continue reading
Sep 18 Comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed after sexual assault allegations By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Promoters have scrapped the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by Russell Brand after British police say they received a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies. Continue reading
Sep 07 ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women in 2003 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson at a hearing on Thursday. Masterson was convicted of raping two women at his Hollywood-area home in 2003. Continue reading
Dec 21 Weinstein jurors say woman’s testimony about rape helped convince them to convict By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against Jane Doe 1. He now faces up to 18 years in prison in California to go with a 23-year sentence for a rape… Continue reading
Dec 19 Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, sexual misconduct in Los Angeles trial By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial. The verdicts Monday following a monthlong trial represent a victory for the #MeToo movement five years after Weinstein became its central figure. Continue reading
Dec 07 Biden signs law curbing nondisclosure agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking out By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed legislation curbing the use of confidentiality agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking publicly about misconduct in the workplace. Continue reading
Oct 20 Jury concludes Kevin Spacey didn’t molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986 By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A jury has concluded that Kevin Spacey didn't molest fellow actor Anthony Rapp in the 1980s. The 2017 claims by Rapp and others brought an abrupt halt to two-time Academy Award winner Spacey's career. Continue reading
Oct 14 #MeToo leaders take stock of the movement 5 years later By Jocelyn Noveck, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The Associated Press went back to Weinstein accuser Louisette Geiss, Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand, and “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke about how their lives have changed, how hopeful they feel and the challenges ahead. Continue reading