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Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court

Nation Sep 23

Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York

By John Seewer, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Politics Aug 20

FBI Director Patel testifies before House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Politics Jul 08

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Platner campaigns in Portland
Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine

Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Politics Jul 08

Election signs for Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, Graham Platner
Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race

The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Politics Jul 07

Election signs for Graham Platner
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Jul 06

Maine Senate candidate Platner says campaign is deciding 'best path forward' after new sexual assault allegation

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a new Politico report.

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Jun 15

Eldest son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison after rape conviction

By Mark Lewis, Associated Press

Høiby had denied the rape allegations but admitted to several of the lesser offenses.

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Apr 28

Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

By Jessica Hill, Associated Press

A Nevada judge sentenced “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse on Monday to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, mostly related to sexual assault of three women.

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Apr 27

After legal switchbacks, one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers testifies for a third time

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein.

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Apr 21

Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens in New York, the third time this case has gone to trial

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

A new jury on Tuesday got its first look at a case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest.

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