All articles tagged with #allegations
Axios reports that Rep. Chuck Edwards's interactions with a young female staffer—from compliments and dinners to personal outings and a farewell poem—left her fearing retaliation and helped spur a House Ethics Committee review into alleged misconduct, which Edwards denies.
Panettiere revealed on a podcast that at age 18 she was placed in a bed next to an undressed, very famous man during a yacht party, felt she was in danger and escaped; she says the memory shaped her and more details will be explored in her upcoming memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning.
The University of Michigan has launched an internal investigation into Regent Jordan Acker after reports of disturbing Slack messages that allegedly included obscene remarks about a student and a Democratic strategist; university leaders condemned the messages, Acker denied the allegations (his attorney claiming he never used Slack), and the inquiry will be conducted internally by university officials.
Antoine Fuqua discusses the Michael Jackson biopic in a New Yorker interview, saying he doesn’t know the truth of the claims and that money can influence allegations. The film underwent up to $15 million in reshoots to overhaul its structure, shifting toward Jackson’s career and the tense dynamic with his father. Some Chandler family scenes were cut due to a settlement clause, and the movie, funded by Lionsgate, opens in theaters Friday.
A new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, produced by Graham King and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is positioned as a potential blockbuster despite ongoing abuse allegations; the production has revised and reshot material to focus on his rise to fame, with a 2026 UK/US release and talk of a possible sequel.
A California woman identified by AP as Lonna Drews alleges that Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in 2018; the AP notes it does not normally name accusers unless they publicly come forward.
Ruby Rose publicly alleges Katy Perry sexually assaulted her almost two decades ago at a spice-market nightclub in Melbourne. Perry’s team denies the claim. Rose, who says she was in her early 20s at the time and is now 40, says trauma has given her a voice and that she’s not pursuing a police report but wouldn’t rule out legal action; Perry’s representatives characterized Rose’s account as false and dangerous.
Ruby Rose claimed on Threads that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub years ago; Perry’s representative called the allegations categorically false and dangerous. Variety says they reached out for comment, and Rose said she spoke out now to address trauma without pursuing a police report.
Prince George's County Public Schools is considering renaming the César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion School in Hyattsville after New York Times reporting of allegations that César Chávez engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior toward women and possibly minors during his UFW leadership; parents react with shock and concern about the impact on students and the cost and logistics of a name change, while the district continues its formal renaming process.
In a wide-ranging GQ interview, Jay-Z addresses the 2024 anonymous lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, calling the allegations 'heartbreaking' and insisting they are not true, noting he never considered a settlement. The piece also recounts a prior civil case involving Diddy and another man over a 2000 MTV VMAs after-party, with Jay-Z named in an amended complaint; he denied the claims and filed a defamation suit (which remains ongoing) after countersuits and dismissals. He also describes a poignant moment at the Mufasa premiere with Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, emphasizing his family's support.
A Watts mural that once honored Cesar Chavez was updated to feature Dolores Huerta after sexual assault allegations against Chavez, with the artist and community organizers noting Huerta’s legacy alongside the broader migrant workers’ rights movement.
The United Farm Workers, the nation’s largest farmworkers union, says it will not participate in Cesar Chavez Day activities after allegations against Cesar Chavez surfaced.
The United Farm Workers has canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations, citing “deeply troubling” allegations about Chavez that the union says it cannot verify or discuss publicly. The group says it has not received direct reports and CNN has not seen the specific allegations. The Cesar Chavez Foundation says it’s shocked by the reports. Instead of participating, the union is urging supporters to join immigration-justice events and set up a confidential channel for victims to come forward; community figures reacted with disappointment but stressed the importance of verified information.
The United Farm Workers has paused celebrations of Cesar Chavez amid troubling allegations against the founder, including reports of abuse toward women or minors; the union says the issues are incompatible with its values and will provide space and mental health support for survivors, while the Cesar Chavez Foundation says it is establishing a confidential process for sharing experiences and pursuing repair and reconciliation with the movement.
Paramount reportedly passed on Max Landis's G.I. Joe reboot pitch, not because of his past allegations but because the concept itself wasn’t appealing; the studio is still courting other writers to revive the franchise while Landis’ name remains a talking point in Hollywood discussions.