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legal15 days ago•1 min saved

Judge sentences Weinstein to 15 years for 2006 assault, citing lack of remorse

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, concluding a six-year legal saga in New York. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution's request for 20 years and the defense's plea for nine, citing Weinstein's failure to accept responsibility. The former Hollywood producer, who appeared in a wheelchair, denied the allegations but apologized to those he may have hurt. This sentence follows a 2024 appeal that overturned his previous conviction, leading to a retrial where he was found guilty of a first-degree criminal sexual act. Weinstein remains in a hospital ward due to health issues and faces a separate resentencing in California for a 2013 assault.

via BBC|

#harvey-weinstein #legal #metoo

crime-and-courts16 days ago•298 min saved

Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in New York After Decade-Long Legal Battle

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, concluding a six-year legal saga. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution's request for 20 years and the defense's plea for nine, citing Weinstein's lack of remorse and the severe impact on the victim. Weinstein, 74, appeared in a wheelchair, denying the allegations while apologizing for harm caused. He faces a separate California conviction and is currently housed in a hospital ward due to severe health issues, including blood cancer and heart disease.

via MS NOW|

#crime-and-courts #harvey-weinstein #metoo

us-news16 days ago•26 min saved

Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in New York After Decade-Long Legal Saga

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, concluding a six-year legal odyssey. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution's 20-year request and the defense's 9-year plea, citing Weinstein's lack of remorse. The sentence includes five years of supervised release and sex offender registration. Weinstein, 74, appeared in a wheelchair, denying the allegations while apologizing for harm caused. He faces a separate California conviction and is currently housed in a hospital ward due to severe health issues.

via New York Post|

#harvey-weinstein #metoo #miriam-haley

culture17 days ago•35 min saved

Diddy’s Post-Prison Comeback: Navigating Wealth, Image, and Accountability

Rolling Stone previews Bad Boy for Life’s final chapter, detailing Sean Combs’ planned 2028 release, ongoing appeals and civil cases, and a cautious media strategy to shape his narrative. The piece argues the MeToo era hasn’t sparked a broad industry reckoning, and Combs’ fusion of wealth, Power, and loyalty will fuel a high-stakes comeback that may hinge more on public perception than legal accountability.

via Rolling Stone|

#bad-boy #celebrity-accountability #culture

world1 month ago•203 min saved

Viral assault case puts China’s heavy workplace drinking culture in the crosshairs

Two men—a Hangzhou official and a state-backed real-estate executive—were detained for allegedly molesting a woman after a business dinner at a karaoke bar; the case went viral on Weibo, sparking renewed scrutiny of China’s work-related drinking culture. Authorities condemned excessive drinking at corporate events, and state media framed the issue as a social problem tied to governance, while debates about gender dynamics and how harassment cases are handled in China intensified as companies report internal measures and Beijing signals a push to curb such hospitality practices.

via CNN|

#china #corporate-culture #metoo

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Former Newsom aide reveals details of 2005 affair in Vanity Fair essay

Ruby Rippey, Newsom’s former appointments secretary and the affair partner, recounts in a Vanity Fair essay how the 2005 relationship unfolded, disputing Newsom’s later portrayal of it as brief and detailing power imbalance and her own struggle with alcohol. She says she came clean to campaign manager Alex Tourk, who resigned after confronting Newsom; Newsom publicly apologized in 2007 and was reelected, and Rippey notes Kamala Harris urged her to pause before speaking. The piece adds to ongoing scrutiny of Newsom ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#california-politics #gavin-newsom #metoo

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Aide disputes Newsom's memoir on long-ago San Francisco affair

A former Gavin Newsom aide challenges the governor’s account of their 20-year-old affair, arguing Newsom downplays it and credits himself with telling the truth that Rippey says she had already disclosed; the Vanity Fair piece revisits power dynamics and the #MeToo era implications as Newsom eyes a likely presidential bid.

via Politico|

#california-politics #gavin-newsom #metoo

entertainment2 months ago•144 min saved

Mary Beth Barone's Galaxy Brain: Vulnerable, Witty Netflix Debut

Mary Beth Barone’s Netflix special Galaxy Brain pairs sharp political wit with candid vulnerability, using her signature blend of subversive, girlish-pop humor to tackle topics from political satire to the MeToo era and body-image insecurities. The piece traces her rise—from Drag His Ass improv and Brooklyn shows to Golden Globes preshow interviews, to writing and acting projects like Overcompensating and the Ride podcast—while noting her careful handling of controversial material (including cutting a Ariana Grande joke) and her previous Grub Street Diet essay about living with an eating disorder, underscoring that vulnerability can be a strength in her comedy.

via Vulture|

#comedy #entertainment #galaxy-brain

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

Johnson backs sweeping ban on lawmakers dating any staffers

Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for broadening the 2018 rule to ban lawmakers from having sexual relationships with any congressional staff, not just subordinates, as part of a broader effort to police misconduct amid MeToo-era scrutiny and reports about Sen. Ruben Gallego. The change would require a revision to the House Code of Official Conduct and has backing from top GOP leaders, though the path forward remains uncertain. The live updates also touch on Lindsey Graham’s committee assignments being filled by his sister, Democratic opposition to a GOP stopgap funding bill, Rep. Jamie Raskin seeking Epstein records, and ongoing reconciliation and budget talks.

via Politico|

#gop #house-ethics #metoo

entertainment2 months ago•8 min saved

Lena Headey explains body double kept Walk of Atonement authentic amid backlash

Lena Headey says she used a body double for Cersei’s Walk of Atonement to preserve the emotional performance and avoid being naked before thousands of extras, a choice she found bafflingly criticized. She credits Rebecca Van Cleave for the demanding role, notes her own experience allowed clearer boundaries, and argues the MeToo era has helped younger actresses reject uncomfortable situations and push for safer on‑set norms.

via Fox News|

#body-double #entertainment #game-of-thrones

arts-and-culture2 months ago•9 min saved

The Price of Talent: Mentorship, Power, and Ambition in a Novel

A sharp literary review of Julie Buntin’s Famous Men that unsettles the standard coming-of-age arc by placing an aspiring writer under a famous male mentor’s influence; it traces how Will’s pursuit of Nathaniel Fellow’s world becomes a study in agency, coercive mentorship, and the ethical costs of ambition, culminating in a MeToo reckoning that reshapes her personal and artistic formation.

via Defector|

#arts-and-culture #coming-of-age #literary-fiction

tv3 months ago•21 min saved

Louis C.K. Returns with a Razor-Sharp Netflix Comeback

Louis C.K.’s Netflix special Ridiculous marks a high-profile return to the mainstream after the 2017 allegations, with Netflix paying for the privilege and positioning the hour as part of its broader comedy slate. The set blends provocative bits on AIDS, the Holocaust, and other taboo topics with aging and family anecdotes, all delivered in his signature self-deprecating, sharp-witted style. The review underscores his continued comedic talent and audacity, but also notes lingering discomfort among some observers and accusers about his return to mainstream platforms.

via Variety|

#comeback #louis-ck #metoo

entertainment4 months ago•15 min saved

Cate Blanchett: #MeToo Was Shut Down Too Quickly in Hollywood

At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was “killed very quickly,” saying the exposure of systemic abuse spans industries and that power imbalances on film sets persist. She urged ongoing acknowledgment of these issues, highlighted concerns about consent in AI, and criticized the homogeneous culture on sets, while also noting film festivals should not be the sole venues for solving global conflicts.

via Rolling Stone|

#cannes-film-festival #cate-blanchett #consent

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

Blanchett: #MeToo Movement Derailed Too Quickly in Hollywood

At Cannes, Cate Blanchett says the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in Hollywood, arguing for sustained gender parity on sets and recalling a 2018 protest; she notes ongoing disparities on crews and discusses future work, including Brady Corbet’s upcoming film with Selena Gomez and Michael Fassbender.

via The Guardian|

#cannes-film-festival #cate-blanchett #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•12 min saved

Cate Blanchett says #MeToo fizzled too quickly in Hollywood at Cannes

At the Cannes premiere of Paper Tiger, Cate Blanchett critiques the #MeToo movement, saying it was killed very quickly in Hollywood, reflecting on how backlash and industry dynamics have affected accountability debates at the festival.

via AP News|

#cannes #cate-blanchett #entertainment