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 Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a TV production assistant in 2006, capping a yearslong legal odyssey that a judge said cemented the disgraced movie mogul’s reputation as “the literal face of the #MeToo… Continue reading
Aug 20 AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading