Hollywood sex abuse
Weinstein charged with six new sex crimes counts in LA
These six new charges come in addition to others he is already facing. In total, Weinstein is accused in Los Angeles of either rape or sexual assault of five...
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R. Kelly associates charged with intimidating singer's accusers
Prosecutors say three members of the artist's circle - Richard Arline Jr., Donnell Russell and Michael Williams - have been engaged in separate bids to silence Kelly's accusers in the New York racketeering case against him through intimidation, harassment and bribery.
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Bill Cosby files new appeal over sexual assault conviction
In court documents filed Tuesday with Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, Cosby's lawyers argue that five women should not have been allowed to give evidence at his trial as witnesses.
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Six Weinstein accusers call $18.9 million New York settlement a 'cruel hoax'
The settlement announced on 30 June would end litigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James and separate class-action litigation, and permit accusers to claim $7,500 to $750,000 each.
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NY attorney general announces $19m settlement in Harvey Weinstein lawsuits
Lawyers representing six of the women who have made accusations against Weinstein called the proposed deal a “complete sellout”.
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Porn actor Ron Jeremy charged with rape of three women
He was charged over four separate incidents in West Hollywood spanning back to 2014, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said in a statement.
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Helena Bonham Carter ran away from predatory Harvey Weinstein
The 53-year-old actress was just a teenager when Weinstein attempted to make a pass at her and Helena revealed she was so uncomfortable, she immediately ran away.
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Harvey Weinstein free of coronavirus symptoms, spokesperson says
Weinstein, 68, was sentenced on 11 March for sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi and raping Jessica Mann, a onetime aspiring actress.
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Thandie Newton opens up on sexual abuse
The 'Westworld' star has opened up about what she experienced on the set of a movie when she was just 16-years-old.
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Harvey Weinstein: from Hollywood 'God' to convicted rapist
A week before his 68th birthday, the 'Pulp Fiction' producer with a knack for making Oscar-winning movies was sentenced to 23 years in jail for rape and sexual assault.
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
Judge James Burke ignored the pleas of Weinstein's defence team to give their client the minimum of five years behind bars.
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Harvey Weinstein 'likely to remain in hospital until sentencing'
The disgraced movie producer was found guilty of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sex act last week, and after leaving the court he was diverted to hospital after complaining of chest pains.
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Harvey Weinstein's lawyer doesn't think he'll go for bail
The 67-year-old movie mogul is due to be sentenced on 11 March in Manhattan, New York, after he was found guilty on Monday of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sex act.
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Opera star Domingo apologises as union probe confirms 'inappropriate activity'
The performer's spokeswoman, Nancy Seltzer, told AFP "what is truthful is we are in ongoing discussions with the union on how to move forward."
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Weinstein upbeat at Manhattan hospital after sex crimes conviction, lawyer says
Weinstein had been expected to move to New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex following the verdict, but was admitted late Monday night to Bellevue Hospital a few miles away.
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Harvey Weinstein 'rushed to hospital' following conviction
The 67-year-old producer was heading to Rikers Island jail, where he is to remain behind bars until he is sentenced on 11 March, but was diverted to Bellevue Hospital in New York.
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'Age of empowerment,' accusers hail Weinstein convictions
The 67-year-old was acquitted of the most serious charge of predatory sexual assault but faces a lengthy jail term.
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Jurors in Weinstein rape trial ask to review Rosie Perez testimony
Jurors asked to review parts of Mimi Haleyi’s testimony, as well as emails between her and Harvey Weinstein and emails from him mentioning her.
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Weinstein jury concludes first day of deliberations in rape trial
The Manhattan jury of seven men and five women began their discussions after the judge hearing the case warned Weinstein’s lead defence lawyer, Donna Rotunno, against talking to the press until jurors have reached a verdict.
