Feb 25 Watch 7:53 Weinstein defense attorney Donna Rotunno says media influenced jury In a legal milestone for the MeToo movement, movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of two felony sex crimes -- but acquitted of the most serious ones. How should we interpret the jury’s verdict? Donna Rotunno, one of Weinstein’s… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 5:17 In Weinstein trial, the most ‘complex’ testimony may have been the most credible When allegations of sexual misconduct against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein were revealed in 2017, they marked a milestone for what became the international MeToo movement. Weinstein was convicted Monday on two felony sex counts but acquitted of the most serious… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 5:40 What the Weinstein verdict means for the #MeToo movement The investigation and subsequent prosecution of entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein for sexual misconduct marked a watershed moment for an international conversation around sexual abuse and harassment. Now, what does Weinstein’s conviction on two felony sex charges mean for the broader… Continue watching
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 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 07 Oprah says Gayle King faces social media backlash following Kobe Bryant segment By Associated Press Oprah Winfrey says her friend Gayle King is facing death threats following a social media backlash caused by an interview with retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie that involved the late Kobe Bryant. 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