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crime14 days ago•5 min saved

Lawsuit alleges Kaiser ignored decades of abuse complaints against Vancouver pediatrician

A civil lawsuit accuses Kaiser Permanente of knowing about and failing to protect children from sexual abuse by former Vancouver pediatrician Michael Wilmington, with complaints dating back about 20 years for incidents at the Salmon Creek Medical Office between 2000 and 2006; Wilmington died by suicide as police investigated child molestation and the distribution of CSAM, and additional arrests related to the case have followed.

via KGW|

#abuse-allegations #crime #kaiser-permanente

entertainment22 days ago•17 min saved

Spike Lee Defends Michael Biopic’s Timeline, Explains Exclusion of Abuse Claims

Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic on CNN, explaining that the film covers Jackson’s life up to 1988 and thus omits the later abuse allegations; he said he loved Michael and watched the movie twice. The project reportedly underwent major overhauls after the Jackson estate's intervention, adding shooting days and reworking the ending, delaying its release to 2026 and prompting talk of a possible sequel.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#abuse-allegations #entertainment #michael-biopic

entertainment29 days ago•40 min saved

Michael Biopic Sequel Footage Confirmed, Director Explains Abuse Allegations Omission

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to strong box office, and director Antoine Fuqua says there is footage amounting to about a third of the film that could be used for a sequel. He explains the abuse accusations aren’t depicted in the first film due to a settlement clause, and says the aim was to humanize Michael while laying groundwork for a potential second film that could address later years and the allegations. Fuqua would like to direct the sequel if schedules permit.

via Yahoo|

#abuse-allegations #antoine-fuqua #entertainment

tvfilm29 days ago•19 min saved

Fuqua Confirms Sequel Footage for Michael Biopic, Says He’d Direct It

Director Antoine Fuqua says there’s “absolutely” enough filmed material—about a third of it—to support a Michael Jackson biopic sequel, and he’d like to direct it. The film humanizes Jackson and leaves out the Chandler abuse allegations due to a settlement, with extensive reshoots shaping a setup for a possible second installment after the movie’s record-breaking opening.

via Billboard|

#abuse-allegations #antoine-fuqua #michael-biopic

entertainment1 month ago•21 min saved

Cascio Siblings Allege Grooming and Abuse by Michael Jackson, Estate Accused of Enabling

Four Cascio siblings from New Jersey filed a federal lawsuit accusing Michael Jackson of grooming and sexually abusing them over years, with claims that Jackson’s inner circle and estate lawyers enabled or concealed the abuse and manipulated the family. The allegations detail assaults during tours and at Neverland, involving drugs, pornography, and emotional manipulation. The case follows a 2019 settlement with the estate and recent arbitration fights, and gained wider attention after the siblings spoke to the New York Times.

via Variety|

#abuse-allegations #cascio-siblings #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

New Lawsuit Alleges Michael Jackson Abused Four Children, Calling Them His Second Family

Dominic and Connie Cascio and their five children, long described as Jackson’s “second family,” accuse the singer of sexually abusing four of the kids at Neverland Ranch, on trips, and during tours over more than a decade, including while some were seven or eight. The family had previously defended Jackson and reached a secret estate settlement of about $16 million over five years, but payments stopped in 2025, prompting new litigation. Jackson’s estate labels the filing a “desperate money grab.”

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#abuse-allegations #cascio-family #entertainment

obituaries1 month ago•16 min saved

Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68, Legacy Marred by Abuse Allegations

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering DJ/producer who helped shape hip-hop and founded the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 68 from complications of cancer; his legacy remains controversial due to multiple sexual-abuse allegations and a civil case, though he denied the accusations and was not criminally charged.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#abuse-allegations #afrika-bambaataa #hip-hop

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 67, legacy clouded by abuse allegations

Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational architect of hip-hop and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 67 in Philadelphia from cancer-related complications, leaving a lasting musical legacy with Planet Rock and influence on electro funk, while his record is clouded by sexual abuse allegations that emerged in the 2010s and 2020s.

via The Guardian|

#abuse-allegations #afrika-bambaataa #entertainment

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

César Chávez name challenged as abuse allegations spark holiday and landmark rebranding

States are rethinking or dropping César Chávez Day amid allegations that Chávez coerced women; governors push to rename the day to Farmworkers Day, with California proposing the change and several states pausing Chávez-related observances, while some officials urge elevating Dolores Huerta and broader movement figures.

via Axios|

#abuse-allegations #cesar-chavez #dolores-huerta

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

California to Rename Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day Amid Abuse Allegations

California lawmakers moved to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day in response to new sexual abuse allegations against Chavez, as museums and public displays reconsider honors; the discussion highlights separating the farmworker movement’s legacy from Chavez’s personal conduct while acknowledging victims and the movement’s broader impact.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#abuse-allegations #california #cesar-chavez

local2 months ago•7 min saved

Oregon weighs removing Chavez name after abuse allegations surface

Oregon institutions are weighing removal or renaming of Cesar Chavez commemorations after a New York Times investigation detailing sexual-abuse allegations against him, with discussions about honoring Dolores Huerta and ensuring community input through school boards and university processes.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#abuse-allegations #cesar-chavez #dolores-huerta

society2 months ago•4 min saved

UFW cancels Chavez Day events amid abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez

The United Farm Workers and the Cesar Chavez Foundation say they have learned of deeply troubling allegations of abuse by Cesar Chavez, including alleged abuse of young women or minors; while they say they have no firsthand knowledge, they will establish confidential channels for victims and will not participate in Chavez Day activities as some cities cancel observances ahead of March 31.

via ABC30 Fresno|

#abuse-allegations #california #cesar-chavez

usnews2 months ago•2 min saved

UFW cancels Cesar Chavez events amid abuse allegations, pledges independent review

The United Farm Workers canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations amid serious but unverified abuse allegations involving Chavez, saying they will establish an external, confidential channel for potential victims and will not participate in Chavez Day this year; the Cesar Chavez Foundation expressed shock and pledged support for those harmed while reassessing the legacy.

via The Guardian|

#abuse-allegations #cesar-chavez #cesar-chavez-day

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Noma Founder Resigns Amid Abuse Allegations and Sponsorship Fallout

René Redzepi steps down as head of Noma after former staff recount abuse and assault; a New York Times investigation and social-media postings intensified scrutiny, leading sponsors to withdraw funding for a Los Angeles pop-up, while Redzepi apologized and signaled leadership changes at the renowned Copenhagen restaurant.

via PBS|

#abuse-allegations #noma #rene-redzepi

business2 months ago•23 min saved

René Redzepi quits Noma amid staff-abuse revelations

René Redzepi has stepped down as head chef of Noma after reports—spurred by The New York Times—of abusive behavior toward staff and questionable labor practices, including unpaid internships. He apologized, saying reforms have been made but that an apology isn’t enough; the resignation comes as Noma proceeds with its Los Angeles pop-up, which has drawn protests as it showcases the restaurant’s evolving, high-stakes dining legacy.

via The Washington Post|

#abuse-allegations #business #labor-practices