Harvey Weinstein

U.S. 08/19/20, 04:46

A 2013 video of former First Lady Michelle Obama praising convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein has resurfaced on social media following her speech at Democratic National Convention. During her DNC speech, Obama praised Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as "a profoundly decent man guided by faith" while endorsing him for president. Biden "was ...

New York 02/28/20, 05:44

A controversial entertainment professional donated more to the former secretary of state than any other fellow Democratic Party member, official records show. Federal Election Commission (FEC) data has revealed disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein gifted more money to Hillary Clinton than any other fellow party member. Filings obtained by Fox News show ...

U.S. 12/25/19, 16:52

Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, who faces dozens of sexual abuse cases, gave an interview just weeks before facing a trial that could send him to prison for life. In an attempt to clean up his public image, Weinstein said he regrets his bad reputation, indicating that he has done a ...

U.S. 10/14/19, 14:44

Actress Rose McGowan, who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 1997 in Utah, criticized former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for protecting the former Hollywood movie producer under investigation for raping many women. "I knew Hillary Clinton's people were protecting the Monster. I can't believe I used to support ...

U.S. 10/11/19, 10:23

An award-winning investigative journalist said Hillary Clinton pressured him to stop tracking the sexual assaults of Oscar-winning Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood Reporter reported. Journalist Ronan Farrow, 31, revealed in his new book "Catch and Kill" that in 2017, while trying to bring to light Weinstein's "dirt" along with other ...

Entertainment 05/23/19, 21:20

A tentative deal is close to settling lawsuits brought against the television and film company co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by scores of women.Adam Harris, a lawyer for studio co-founder Bob Weinstein, told a bankruptcy court judge Thursday that "an economic agreement in principal" ...

U.S. 05/11/19, 15:48

A Harvard faculty member who decided to represent Harvey Weinstein at his rape trial is losing his position as head of a student house at the college.Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana said in a written statement Saturday he would not renew the appointments of Ronald Sullivan and his wife, Stephanie ...

New York 04/26/19, 09:11

The Latest on a pretrial hearing in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case (all times local):10:10 a.m.A federal judge in Manhattan is considering whether to close the courtroom for Harvey Weinstein's pretrial hearing. Harvey Weinstein enters State Supreme Court in New York, Friday, April 26, 2019. Both sides in Harvey Weinstein's ...

Entertainment 04/26/19, 00:12

An important pretrial hearing in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case could play out in secret if a judge rules against news organizations fighting to keep the courtroom open.Both the prosecution and defense have asked that Friday's hearing, which will deal with trial strategy and potential witnesses, be held behind closed ...

Entertainment 04/22/19, 07:56

Both sides in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case want the media and the public barred from the disgraced movie mogul's next court appearance.News organizations including Thee Associated Press are fighting to keep the hearing open plan to file a petition Monday with the court.Prosecutors say a Friday hearing should be ...

Entertainment 04/17/19, 13:27

Both sides in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case want the media and the public barred from the disgraced movie mogul's next court appearance. Prosecutors argue the April 26 hearing should be closed to protect Weinstein's right to a fair trial and for the privacy of women whose allegations against him aren't ...

Entertainment 02/24/19, 03:10

R. Kelly is regarded as one of music's all-time hit makers, but the years of sexual abuse allegations against the embattled R&B star have created a dark cloud over his musical legacy. Some believe Kelly's career is in serious jeopardy once again after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual ...

Entertainment 02/22/19, 17:03

R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. In a brief appearance ...

Entertainment 02/20/19, 02:33

A judge who ruled that an aspiring actress can use sex trafficking laws to sue Harvey Weinstein will hear lawyers argue whether his decision can be appealed before trial. U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday. He'll rule at a later date whether his August decision can be ...

U.S. 02/18/19, 20:47

Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial in New York City is being delayed until June 3.Court spokesman Lucian Chalfen confirmed the delay on Monday. The fallen film mogul is still expected to appear at a pretrial hearing March 8.Weinstein's trial had been slated for May 6, but that date was agreed ...

Entertainment 02/18/19, 19:22

Lisa Borders says she has resigned as president and CEO of Time's Up, the gender equality initiative formed last year in response to sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood.Borders says in statement Monday that she is stepping aside "with deep regret" due to family issues. She didn't elaborate.Chief Operating Officer Rebecca ...

U.S. 02/12/19, 12:51

Virginia's lieutenant governor has denied newly publicized allegations that he sexually assaulted two women years ago and has vowed to continue serving in office. It's a scenario that already has played out in several other states, with differing conclusions. At least six other statewide elected officials have faced allegations of sexual ...

Entertainment 02/07/19, 09:43

Actress Juliette Binoche is urging people to "let justice do what it needs to do" in the case of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, and says it shouldn't be forgotten that he was a "great producer."Binoche spoke Thursday at the Berlin film festival, where she is jury president. The star of ...

Politics 02/02/19, 10:04

Complaints of sexual misconduct are continuing to mount in state legislatures as the 2019 sessions begin and lawmakers consider whether to add safeguards against harassment. Claims in a handful of states make it clear that the #MeToo movement was not a one-year phenomenon in many state capitols. Some states are taking their ...

New York 01/29/19, 13:22

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers say the movie mogul is not a sex trafficker, despite claims in a class-action lawsuit. The lawyers in a court filing late Monday urged a New York judge to toss out civil claims by women that claim Weinstein tried to coerce sex in return for movie roles or ...