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Movie producer Weinstein seeks to dismiss sex charges based on emails

Brendan Pierson, Reuters
Posted at Aug 04 04:55 AM

Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone following accusations by more than 70 women. Read more »

Fil-Am valedictorian’s speech cut off while tackling sexual assault

ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Jun 12 04:25 PM

PETALUMA, California – A Filipina-American valedictorian said her speech was cut-off after she expressed critical views against the school for its handling of her alleged sexual assault on campus.   Read more »

Jeffrey Tambor out of Amazon's 'Transparent' TV series

Reuters
Posted at Feb 16 06:43 AM

LOS ANGELES - Jeffrey Tambor, the award-winning star of Amazon Studios television series "Transparent," is exiting the show, Amazon said on Thursday, following accusations of sexual misconduct. Read more »

Growing pains for #MeToo as Aziz Ansari tale sparks backlash talk

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Posted at Jan 19 03:17 AM

Women are divided, men are beginning to speak out, and words such as "witch hunt" are turning up in opinion pieces and on social media. Read more »

Woody Allen says claim he molested daughter 'discredited'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 18 10:19 PM

The sexual harassment firestorm that has brought down Hollywood titans has fueled a growing backlash against Allen Read more »

Woody Allen backlash grows as daughter recalls abuse in filmmaker’s hands

Jennie Matthew, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 18 03:59 AM

As Hollywood women counter sexual harassment and sexism, Allen's estranged, adopted daughter said it was time for the world to finally listen. Read more »

Liam Neeson says 'witch hunt' in Hollywood over sex allegations

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 14 12:37 AM

Neeson said he was "on the fence" about allegations against fellow actor Dustin Hoffman. Read more »

Michael Douglas makes pre-emptive move to deny sexual misconduct

Reuters
Posted at Jan 11 06:16 AM

Michael Douglas makes pre-emptive move to deny sexual misconduct Read more »

Party or not? Golden Globes proves test for Hollywood sex scandal

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Posted at Jan 04 10:13 PM

Celebrities who were once major players during awards season have been shunned, written out of shows or snubbed in nominations. Read more »

Hoda Kotb replaces Matt Lauer as anchor on NBC show 'Today'

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 03 01:45 AM

The decision to have female hosts on "Today" was a break with the typical male-female host lineup popular with morning news shows. Read more »

Hollywood stars back #TimesUp war on harassment, as donations roll in

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Jan 02 09:39 PM

More than 300 show business figures launched the Time's Up initiative with a full page advert in the New York Times on New Year's Day. Read more »

Petition to dump Matt Damon from 'Oceans 8' gathers pace

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 22 09:18 AM

NEW YORK - Oscar-winner Matt Damon has alienated friends with remarks over the sexual misconduct firestorm blazing through Hollywood, but enough to become the next male star on the cutting room floor? Read more »

3 more women accuse Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct - Variety report

Reuters
Posted at Dec 15 08:22 AM

LOS ANGELES - Three more women have accused Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct, Hollywood trade publication Variety reported on Thursday, bringing to six the number of people accusing him of impropriety decades ago.   Read more »

'He was my monster': Actress Salma Hayek alleges Harvey Weinstein misconduct

Chris Kenning, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 14 10:27 AM

CHICAGO - Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek has joined the ranks of Hollywood women accusing movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, calling him a "monster" in an article published by the New York Times on Tuesday. Read more »

Democrat Jones wins U.S. Senate seat in Alabama in blow to Trump

Rich McKay, Reuters
Posted at Dec 13 12:04 PM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Democrat Doug Jones won a bitter fight for a U.S. Senate seat in deeply conservative Alabama on Tuesday, U.S. media projected, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump in a race marked by accusations of sexual misconduct against Republican candidate Roy Moore. Read more »

Women accusing Trump of sexual misconduct seek congressional probe

Renita D. Young, Reuters
Posted at Dec 12 09:16 AM

Three women who have accused US President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct called on Monday for a congressional investigation into his behavior amid a wave of similar accusations against prominent men in Hollywood, the media and politics. Read more »

NBC News fired 'Today' Show co-host Matt Lauer for sexual misconduct

Reuters
Updated as of Nov 29 11:30 PM

NBC News fired popular "Today" show host Matt Lauer after receiving what it called a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace, the network said on Wednesday. Read more »

Washington Post: 'Sting' sought to embarrass newspaper in sex probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 28 08:10 AM

WASHINGTON - The Washington Post said Monday it was the target of an apparent "sting" operation that sought to plant a false story to discredit the newspaper's investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. Read more »

Trump defends Senate bet Moore despite sexual misconduct allegations

Jeff Mason, Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 09:28 AM

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump defended embattled U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore on Tuesday, saying the Alabama Republican had denied allegations of sexual misconduct and emphasizing that he did not want Moore's Democratic opponent to win. Read more »

Comedian Louis C.K. admits sexual misconduct, entertainment outlets cut ties

Jill Serjeant and Piya Sinha-Roy, Reuters
Posted at Nov 11 08:07 AM

LOS ANGELES - U.S. comedian Louis C.K. on Friday admitted allegations against him by several women of sexual misconduct were true and apologized for his actions.   Read more »