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NYC media head fired for sexual misconduct as Harvey Weinstein scandal shockwaves continue
Celebrity Justice
October 20, 2017

NYC media head fired for sexual misconduct as Harvey Weinstein scandal shockwaves continue

The editorial director of a large digital media company has been fired for misconduct, after a former employee published a viral blog post implicating him in sexually aggressive behavior. On Thursday, Vox Media reportedly announced in an internal statement that editorial director Lockhart Steele had been fired, effective immediately. The Awl obtained the statement sent to …

Harvey Weinstein brother Bob Weinstein faces harassment allegations as L.A. City Attorney says industrywide abuse will be prosecuted
Celebrity Justice
October 18, 2017

Harvey Weinstein brother Bob Weinstein faces harassment allegations as L.A. City Attorney says industrywide abuse will be prosecuted

In the wake of numerous sexual assault and harassment allegations levied against entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein, his brother and Weinstein Company co-founder Bob Weinstein denied similar accusations raised by an executive producer of one of the company’s television shows. As reported by Deadline, Amanda Segel, an executive producer and showrunner for the Spike TV program …

Harvey Weinstein, accused of sex assault, resigns from board of his film company
Celebrity Justice
October 17, 2017

Harvey Weinstein, accused of sex assault, resigns from board of his film company

By TALI ARBEL, AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is leaving the board of the film company he started, more than a week after the firm fired him following allegations of sexual harassment and rape. A person close to Weinstein who was not authorized to speak publicly about events at the company’s board …

Board votes to expel Weinstein from Academy amid growing sexual assault scandal
Celebrity Justice
October 14, 2017

Board votes to expel Weinstein from Academy amid growing sexual assault scandal

The latest blow to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s career came Saturday when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had removed him as a member. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the decision came as the result of an emergency meeting of the academy’s board of governors Saturday morning. In a statement …

Harvey Weinstein brother says company ‘business is continuing as usual’ amid Hollywood sex assault scandal
Celebrity Justice
October 14, 2017

Harvey Weinstein brother says company ‘business is continuing as usual’ amid Hollywood sex assault scandal

By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The chorus of Hollywood stars denouncing film producer Harvey Weinstein echoed across the Atlantic on Friday, even as his brother said the embattled production company that bears both their names insisted business was “continuing as usual.” Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Co. issued a statement saying …

Kate Beckinsale goes public with latest accusation against Harvey Weinstein
Celebrity Justice
October 12, 2017

Kate Beckinsale goes public with latest accusation against Harvey Weinstein

With an Instagram post Thursday, Kate Beckinsale became the latest actress to accuse influential Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. As CrimeOnline previously reported, several women have come forward following an explosive investigation published last week by The New York Times. Beckinsale, known for leading roles in the Underworld film series and Van Helsing, …

Harvey Weinstein’s wife Georgina Chapman says she’s leaving husband amid new sexual assault allegations
Celebrity Justice
October 10, 2017

Harvey Weinstein’s wife Georgina Chapman says she’s leaving husband amid new sexual assault allegations

Harvey Weinstein’s wife, Georgina Chapman, said Tuesday that she is leaving her husband—an announcement that comes mere hours after two women accused the embattled producer of rape. In a statement obtained by People, Chapman, 41, said she’s separating from Weinstein, 61, after 10 years of marriage. The couple has two children together, India Pearl, 7, and Dashiell Max …