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In this courtroom artist sketch, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes the stand Monday at the trial of Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles.

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The wife of California's governor gives tearful testimony at Weinstein's rape trial

3:28pm November 15, 2022

by The Associated Press

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a filmmaker, nearly screamed through tears Monday as she told the court Harvey Weinstein raped her 17 years ago and spoke of the devastating effects it has had on her since.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in a Los Angeles courtroom on October 4, 2022. Weinstein was extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face sex-related charges.

Trial against Harvey Weinstein begins with graphic descriptions of violent assaults

8:45pm October 24, 2022

The rape and sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein opened in Los Angeles Monday. Prosecutors described violent encounters between Weinstein and eight key witnesses from 2004 to 2013.

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Former film producer Harvey Weinstein, left, interacts with his attorney Mark Werksman in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 4 2022.

Mel Gibson can testify at Harvey Weinstein sexual assault trial, judge says

2:54am October 15, 2022

by The Associated Press

The actor and director can testify about what he learned from one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, a judge ruled Friday in the rape and sexual assault trial of the former movie mogul.

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, pictured in this 2017 file photo, faces his second criminal trial in Los Angeles.

Harvey Weinstein faces his next criminal trial in Los Angeles this week

5:00am October 10, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Weinstein, a former Hollywood producer, is already serving his 23 year prison sentence doled out by a New York criminal court two years ago.

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'Me Too' Founder Tarana Burke Says Black Girls' Trauma Shouldn't Be Ignored

1:20pm September 29, 2021

by Tonya Mosley

Burke says society often ignores Black girls' sexual trauma — and that the R. Kelly trial, coming after 25 years of allegations, highlights the "stark difference" in response to victims of color.

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Harvey Weinstein is already serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual abuse in New York. He was extradited to California early Tuesday for his arraignment.

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles Court

4:51pm July 21, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The disgraced former movie mogul was charged Wednesday with four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault charges in California. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.

Jean Satterfield plays the revolutionary leader of an underground women's army in the 1983 feminist classic Born in Flames.

Arts

This 1983 Feminist Film Was Set In The Dystopian Future, So Basically Right Now

5:23pm July 11, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

Born in Flames was made by pioneering underground filmmaker Lizzie Borden. She vanished from screens for decades, and now her work is being rediscovered.

Steve Wynn speaks to reporters in Massachusetts in 2016, when he still led Wynn Resorts. In 2018, Wynn stepped down from the company after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct, including one allegation of rape. Wynn has denied any wrongdoing.

Politics & Government

GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn's Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations

9:21am October 21, 2020

by Tom Dreisbach

Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing.

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Federal Judge Rejects Harvey Weinstein's $19 Million Settlement With Alleged Victims

10:57pm July 14, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The judge on Tuesday said it was unfair to include women who'd merely met Weinstein with those making more grievous charges. "Your settlement would create inequality among all of those people."

Harvey Weinstein arrives at the courthouse in Manhattan for a hearing last month. The jury convicted the disgraced Hollywood mogul of rape and sexual abuse after six women testified that he sexually assaulted them.

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Rape And Sexual Abuse

1:54pm March 11, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The 67-year-old former producer received nearly the maximum sentence for the counts he was convicted of last month. At the hearing, he compared the effects of the #MeToo movement to the Red Scare.