Feb 21 Weinstein jury indicates it is split on some charges By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press In a note sent to the judge, jurors asked if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges. Continue reading
Feb 21 Bloomberg struggles to respond to politics of #MeToo era By Alexandra Jaffe, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Mike Bloomberg campaigned Thursday in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he showed no sign of changing his approach, bemoaning the division on display during the debate and reinforcing his central point that he's best positioned to beat Trump. Continue reading
Feb 18 Jury begins deliberations in Harvey Weinstein trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A jury has started deliberations in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein. The jury is weighing the evidence Tuesday after often-emotional testimony from multiple women who accused him of sexual assault. Continue reading
Feb 14 In closing argument, prosecutors say Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables' By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press Having the last word before jurors hear instructions and start deliberating Tuesday, prosecutors must answer some of the defense's knocks on their case. Continue reading
Feb 11 Defense rests without Weinstein testifying at rape trial By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press As expected, Weinstein chose not to tell his own story at the risk of having prosecutors grill him on cross-examination about disturbing allegations that six of his accusers detailed for a Manhattan jury of seven men and five women. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 5:49 In Harvey Weinstein's trial, the defense questions the behavior of women accusing him The trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul accused of rape and sexual assault, has been emotionally charged and tense. So far, five women have testified that Weinstein abused them. The fifth, Jessica Mann, has been at the center… Continue watching
Jan 31 Woman testifies Weinstein raped her twice By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein's trial says he raped her twice, once bellowing that she owed him as he dragged her into a bedroom. Continue reading
Jan 30 E. Jean Carroll's lawyers request DNA sample from Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lawyers for a woman who says President Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s are asking for a sample of his DNA. The attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll say they want to determine whether Trump's genetic material is… Continue reading
Jan 29 Accusers say Weinstein excused sexual assaults as a showbiz norm By Tom Hays, Michael Sisak, Associated Press Former actor Dawn Dunning said, Weinstein offered to put her in three movies, but only if she had sex with him and his assistant. Continue reading
Jan 29 Two more accusers set to testify against Harvey Weinstein in New York rape trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press NEW YORK — One says Harvey Weinstein raped her after she let her guard down by telling herself he was only a "dirty old man." The other claims he offered movie roles to her in exchange for joining in a… Continue reading