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FILE: An initial investigation into the rape accusations against the 72-year-old Depardieu was dropped in 2019 for lack of evidence. Picture: AFP

Metoo

French film giant Gerard Depardieu charged with rape

By AFP

Depardieu, one of the most famous actors of his generation, is accused of assaulting and raping an actress in her 20s in 2018.

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  • his file photo taken on May 26, 2014 shows Seoul mayor Park Won-Soon attending an interview with AFP in Seoul. Picture: AFP

    Seoul mayor in apparent suicide after #MeToo allegations

    Park Won-soon, whose body was recovered early Friday on a mountain in the capital, would be the highest-profile South Korean politician to do so since former president Roh Moo-hyun, who jumped off a cliff in 2009.

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  • Harvey Weinstein walks away from the courtroom in New York City criminal court on 6 January 2020 in New York City. Picture: AFP

    Alleged Harvey Weinstein victim opts out of settlement deal

    The deal was aimed at paying off his Weinstein Company's debts, although Dominique Huett has now joined Kaja Sokola, Wedil David and Alexandra Canos in opting out of the settlement offer.

    932 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 26 April 2019 disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to the State Supreme Court in New York, after a break in a pre-trial hearing over sexual assault charges. Picture: AFP

    Weinstein sex crimes trial set to open in New York

    The disgraced movie mogul faces life in prison if convicted in a New York state court of predatory sexual assault charges, in a trial expected to last six weeks.

    947 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 26 April 2019 disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to the State Supreme Court in New York, after a break in a pre-trial hearing over sexual assault charges. Picture: AFP

    Motivated by #MeToo? Vetting jurors in Weinstein case will be challenge

    Once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, Harvey Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting two women in New York, one in 2006 and the other in 2013.

    950 days ago
  • US actress Annabella Sciorra attends the premiere of 'Truth Be Told' in Beverly Hills on 11 November 2019. Picture: AFP.

    US judge allows 'Sopranos' actress to testify against Weinstein

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    986 days ago
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    Wanted: Intimacy coordinators. Hollywood's fastest growing job

    Demand is soaring for intimacy directors or coordinators who help choreograph TV and movie scenes involving sex or nudity and ensure that actors are not exploited or made to feel uncomfortable.

    1028 days ago
  • FILE: Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, California on November 12, 2017. Picture: AFP

    Two years on, Hollywood reflects on #MeToo changes

    Harvey Weinstein is due to stand trial in January on charges of rape and predatory assault of two women. He denies any non-consensual sex.

    1042 days ago
  • A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the lack of substantial legal protection for sexual assault victims in Tokyo on 11 June 2019. Picture: AFP

    With flowers and personal stories, Japan sexual abuse survivors seek reform

    Legislators revised Japan’s century-old rape law in 2017 to include harsher penalties, among other changes.

    1155 days ago
  • FILE: Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, California on November 12, 2017. Picture: AFP

    One year on from #MeToo, what's changed?

    For what we can track, we know that the proportion of Americans who say that sexual harassment in the workplace is a “serious problem” in the US, rose from 47% in 2011 to 64% in 2017.

    1352 days ago
  • Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, California on 12 November 2017. Picture: AFP

    #MeToo: One year later

    The #MeToo hashtag and campaign continue to gain support one year after they gained momentum.

    1395 days ago
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    Zimbabwe needs #MeToo moment, says acclaimed author

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    1395 days ago
  • FILE: Harvey Weinstein is escorted in handcuffs into the State Supreme Court after on Monday for arraignment on charges alleging he committed a sex crime against a third woman on 9 July 2018 in New York City. Picture: AFP

    NY judge dismisses one sex assault charge against Weinstein

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    1398 days ago
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    The 71-year-old actor - who has previously been accused of groping women - has apologised for his mistakes and has insisted he's learned from what he's done wrong.

    1399 days ago
  • FILE: Women in Cape Town marched from Keizergracht to Parliament as part of the #TotalShutDown. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Stigma, blame means African women wary to say #MeToo

    Nevertheless, in the year since #MeToo went viral, there have been cases in which women have spoken up or refused to be silenced.

    1405 days ago
  • A profile of TV legend Bill Cosby, who was sentenced to imprisonment after being found guilty of sexual assault. Picture: AFP

    Bill Cosby’s fall from grace

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  • Comedian Bill Cosby is taken into custody in handcuffs at Montgomery County Courthouse 25 September, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, after being sentenced to at least three years in prison and branded a 'sexually violent predator' for assaulting a woman at his Philadelphia mansion 14 years ago. Picture: AFP

    [WATCH] Bill Cosby sentenced to between 3 to 10 years in prison

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    1414 days ago
  • Italian actress Asia Argento. Picture: AFP

    Asia Argento threatens Rose McGowan with legal action

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