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A victory for #MeToo

Harvey Weinstein's indictment is a landmark event for the #MeToo movement

A victory for #MeToo
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 9:18 PM IST

Harvey Weinstein raped me, 'Sopranos' actress Annabella Sciorra tells court

- "The Sopranos" actress Annabella Sciorra's voice cracked as she told a court Thursday that being raped by Harvey Weinstein left her feeling like she was having "a seizure" and caused her to self-harm. In emotional testimony at Weinstein's trial, Sciorra described how he barged into her New York apartment late at night in the early 1990s and attacked her while she was wearing a nightgown. "It was just so disgusting that my body started to shake in a way that was very unusual. I didn't really even know what was happening," the 59-year-old said. Sciorra faced the jury as she held her hands above her head and clasped her wrists to demonstrate how Weinstein, then three times her weight, held her down on her bed and sexually assaulted her. "He got on top of me and he raped me," she said, under questioning by lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orbon. "He put his penis inside of my vagina and he raped me," Sciorra repeated. Weinstein, 67, avoided eye contact and gestured towards one of his .

Harvey Weinstein raped me, 'Sopranos' actress Annabella Sciorra tells court
Updated On : 24 Jan 2020 | 10:36 AM IST

Harvey Weinstein reaches $25 mn settlement with dozens of women: lawyer

The cash will be shared among more than 30 actresses and former employees who have sued the 67-year-old producer for offenses ranging from sexual harassment to rape

Harvey Weinstein reaches $25 mn settlement with dozens of women: lawyer
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 8:47 AM IST

What the new course on the MeToo movement at University of Toronto entails

The syllabus mainly focuses on North American media, but the diversity of the students brings a wider perspective to the discourse

What the new course on the MeToo movement at University of Toronto entails
Updated On : 23 Nov 2019 | 3:16 AM IST

Meet Michael Sitrick, the man who could not save Harvey Weinstein

Sitrick had dropped Weinstein, but he couldn't say why

Meet Michael Sitrick, the man who could not save Harvey Weinstein
Updated On : 02 Jun 2018 | 8:48 PM IST

Lantern Capital to acquire bankrupt Weinstein Company for $310 million

Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy in March with the offer from Lantern Capital in hand as a so-called stalking horse bidder

Lantern Capital to acquire bankrupt Weinstein Company for $310 million
Updated On : 01 May 2018 | 11:06 AM IST

Weinstein studio to file for bankruptcy as investors stop funding

Weinstein Co blamed a group of investors led by Maria Contreras-Sweet, who ran the Small Business Administration from 2014 to 2017, for the collapse of a $500 million bid

Weinstein studio to file for bankruptcy as investors stop funding
Updated On : 26 Feb 2018 | 10:52 PM IST

Harvey Weinstein may be arrested soon; NYPD says there's 'credible' case

The statement comes after Boardwalk Empire actor Paz de la Huerta's claimed that Weinstein raped her twice in 2010

Harvey Weinstein may be arrested soon; NYPD says there's 'credible' case
Updated On : 04 Nov 2017 | 1:37 PM IST

Producers Guild of America bans Hollywood flimmaker Harvey Weinstein

The process of terminating Weinstein's membership was initiated by the PGA's board of directors two weeks ago

Producers Guild of America bans Hollywood flimmaker Harvey Weinstein
Updated On : 31 Oct 2017 | 4:25 PM IST

Threats and money: How Weinstein scandal remained under wraps for decades

It takes guts and hard work to expose a scandal like that of Harvey Weinstein - but it's just the start

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2017 | 9:31 AM IST

'Casting couch': More female executives would stem sexist rot in Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein is not the first to be accused of abusing his power on the infamous 'casting couch'

'Casting couch': More female executives would stem sexist rot in Hollywood
Updated On : 20 Oct 2017 | 9:29 AM IST

Amazon Studios chief resigns after harassment charges

Producer Harvey Weinstein also resigns from the board of The Weinstein Company

Amazon Studios chief resigns after harassment charges
Updated On : 19 Oct 2017 | 3:07 AM IST

Weinstein Co enters into agreement with Colony Capital to provide capital

Owner Bob Weinstein denied the company was seeking to sell or shut down the company

Weinstein Co enters into agreement with Colony Capital to provide capital
Updated On : 16 Oct 2017 | 8:27 PM IST

Harvey Weinstein expelled from Motion Picture Academy

The 54-member Board of Governors of the Academy made the decision at an emergency session

Harvey Weinstein expelled from Motion Picture Academy
Updated On : 15 Oct 2017 | 11:34 AM IST

Statement belies company in chaos

Co-founder Bob Weinstein tried to paint a picture of stability, saying that "business is continuing as usual" and outlining plans for film releases through February

Statement belies company in chaos
Updated On : 15 Oct 2017 | 1:46 AM IST

Lessons from the Weinstein scandal in Hollywood

What is our job is to ensure that we, as individuals, and as collectives, remember that the age of unchallenged sexual predators must come to a close

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2017 | 10:31 AM IST

Harvey Weinstein fired after harassment allegations

Weinstein, known for aggressive awards campaigns that led to Oscars for movies like 'Shakespeare in Love'

Harvey Weinstein fired after harassment allegations
Updated On : 10 Oct 2017 | 12:32 AM IST

Harvey Weinstein fired from his own firm after sexual harassment reports

The board made the decision to oust Weinstein from his company at a meeting held on Sunday afternoon

Harvey Weinstein fired from his own firm after sexual harassment reports
Updated On : 09 Oct 2017 | 5:33 PM IST