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2023
Aoife Barry: Clips of Brand and others from the mid-2000s show how change still needs to happen
In the wake of the accusations against Russell Brand, the journalist and writer questions how far we have truly come.
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Sep 19th 2023, 10:30 AM
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’, court told
Spacey denies 12 charges, including sexual assault and indecent assault.
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Jun 30th 2023, 12:32 PM
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison by LA court
Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in New York.
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Feb 23rd 2023, 7:52 PM
Last year
2022
Sexist and racist abuse seen as ‘banter’ at London Fire Brigade, review says
A review into the brigade found that female, black and Asian firefighters had to contend with abuse from colleagues.
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Nov 25th 2022, 11:15 PM
UK navy launches probe into allegations of sexual harassment on submarines
Britain began admitting women to the navy in 2011.
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Oct 29th 2022, 12:50 PM
Dancer in Weinstein film tells court he sexually assaulted her
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and seven other counts of sexual assault.
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Oct 28th 2022, 9:39 AM
Kevin Spacey cleared in New York sexual assault civil case
The plaintiff was 14 at the time of the alleged assault in Manhattan in 1986, while Spacey was 26
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Oct 20th 2022, 10:28 PM
Kevin Spacey takes to the witness box to deny sex abuse claims
The trial entered its third week today.
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Oct 17th 2022, 10:16 PM
Kevin Spacey faces civil lawsuit over sexual misconduct claim
Rapp claims that during a 1986 party, Spacey lifted him up, and that his hand ‘grazed’ his buttocks while doing so
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Oct 6th 2022, 7:05 PM
Singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years over sex crimes
Kelly’s conviction was widely seen as a milestone for the #MeToo movement.
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Jun 29th 2022, 8:22 PM
Mexican mega-church leader sentenced for child sex abuse
Naason Joaquin Garcia is the head of a church which claims five million followers worldwide.
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Jun 9th 2022, 7:51 AM
Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent assault against woman in London in 1996
The 70-year-old was convicted of rape and sexual assault and jailed for 23 years in the United States in February 2020.
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Jun 8th 2022, 3:56 PM
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeal court in US
Weinstein was convicted in New York in February 2020.
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Jun 2nd 2022, 5:30 PM
Britain's Prince Andrew settles lawsuit with sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre for undisclosed sum
Virginia Giuffre had been suing Andrew for damages of allegations she was trafficked to have sex with him.
Giuffre had been suing Andrew for damages alleging she was trafficked to have sex with him.
Andrew denied the allegation.
As part of the settlement, Andrew says he regrets his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Feb 15th 2022, 6:45 PM
Prince Andrew to face US civil case over alleged sexual assault as judge dismisses appeal
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's court settlement with Jeffrey Epstein made public
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White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Peng Shuai situation. UN demands proof of star's well-being
‘We are calling for an investigation with full transparency into her allegation of sexual assault.’
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Nov 19th 2021, 9:19 PM
Naomi Osaka expresses 'shock' as concerns grow for missing Chinese star Peng Shuai
Peng has not been heard from since alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.
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Nov 17th 2021, 12:00 PM
‘I hated myself’: Female soldiers speak up about abuse in the Defence Forces
Women of Honour, a documentary special on RTÉ Radio, detailed the problems faced by women in Ireland’s defence forces.
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Sep 11th 2021, 3:56 PM
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
Cuomo told a live broadcast that his resignation would take effect in 14 days.
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Aug 10th 2021, 6:23 PM
Evan Rachel Wood accuses Marilyn Manson of 'horrifically' abusing her
The actor said she was “brainwashed and manipulated” by the singer.
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Feb 2nd 2021, 9:55 AM
Mayor of Seoul found dead a day after being accused of sexual harassment
Authorities have said Park Won-soon took his own life.
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Jul 10th 2020, 7:22 AM
Harvey Weinstein victims to receive €17 million payout
A lawyer who represents some of the women described the payment as “a complete sellout”.
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Jul 1st 2020, 10:49 AM
'I am not a criminal': Joe Biden accuser tells TV interview she'll take polygraph if he does too
Biden denies Tara Reade’s accusation of sexual assault.
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May 8th 2020, 8:44 AM
'Shame': Walkouts at French Oscars as Roman Polanski wins best director
Actor Adele Haenel led the walk-out after the 86-year-old director’s win at the César Awards.
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Feb 29th 2020, 11:59 AM
Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital with chest pains after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
The disgraced film producer faces a maximum of 29 years in prison.
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Feb 25th 2020, 7:49 AM
Jury to begin deliberations in Harvey Weinstein trial
The movie mogul, 67, faces life in prison if the jury of seven men and five women convict him.
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Feb 18th 2020, 1:55 PM
'Block out the noise': Weinstein lawyer urges jury to 'be unpopular' and acquit movie mogul of rape
In closing arguments, Donna Rotunno said prosecutors had created “an alternative universe” in which the former producer was a “monster”.
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Feb 13th 2020, 10:53 PM
Japanese reporter wins damages in high-profile #MeToo rape case against TV journalist
Official figures show that only 4% of women report rape to police.
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Dec 18th 2019, 7:13 AM
Bill Cosby loses appeal to overturn his sexual assault conviction
The 82-year-old is currently serving a three and a half year jail term.
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Dec 10th 2019, 10:20 PM
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors call for higher bail, saying he could try to flee the country
The disgraced Hollywood mogul appeared in court for a hearing on his bail conditions today.
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Dec 6th 2019, 10:45 PM
French former model accuses director Roman Polanski of rape
Polanski has previously admitted the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in the US.
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Nov 9th 2019, 5:19 PM
Ronan Farrow claims NBC didn't want to publish Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct story
The broadcaster has denied not supporting the journalist’s work.
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Oct 15th 2019, 10:08 PM
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces new charge in New York sex misconduct case
The new charge is contained in a sealed indictment.
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Oct 11th 2019, 7:13 AM
Facing numerous sexual harassment allegations, Placido Domingo says he believes 'all interactions were consensual'
The famed opera singer has seen a number of venues cancel his shows.
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Aug 14th 2019, 8:32 AM
Harvey Weinstein reportedly reaches $44 million settlement with alleged victims
Weinstein’s spokesperson declined to comment.
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May 24th 2019, 7:24 AM
Musician Ryan Adams cancels Dublin shows amid sexual misconduct allegations
The two shows at the Olympia at the end of March have been axed.
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Mar 1st 2019, 10:15 AM
Police investigate after statue of US sailor kissing nurse is spray-painted with '#MeToo'
Police in Sarasota launched an investigation into who caused the damage – repairs were estimated to be worth $1,000.
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Feb 20th 2019, 7:44 AM
Abuse survivor says legal profession should 'bring their morals as well as law books into courtrooms'
Leona O’Callaghan said the government and judiciary needs to stop pointing at each other and step up to make changes.
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Feb 17th 2019, 9:00 PM
Singer Ryan Adams accused of misconduct by seven women, including one who was underage
The New York Times report says Adams used his position in the music industry as leverage.
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Feb 14th 2019, 8:36 AM
Lady Gaga's statement on R Kelly is case of "better late than never"
The singer was facing criticism for silence on the matter.
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Jan 10th 2019, 11:07 AM
Court dismisses Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against Harvey Weinstein
Judd can now pursue defamation claims against the disgraced producer.
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Jan 10th 2019, 7:53 AM
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