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Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courtroom for his rape trial on Monday. This week, prosecutors wrapped up their case against the former Hollywood producer.

Here's What We've Learned So Far At Harvey Weinstein's Trial

1:12pm February 06, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

Prosecutors have said their piece; now it's time for Weinstein's legal team to take the stage. But before his rape trial moves on, here's a glimpse of the four biggest courtroom moments so far.

Actress Annabella Sciorra described in detail the alleged assault by Harvey Weinstein during his trial on Thursday.

Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her

10:24pm January 23, 2020

She is the first of six women expected to testify at his trial that Weinstein raped or sexually assaulted them. "I said, 'No, no,' but there was not much I could do at that point," Sciorra said.

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Massachusetts prosecutors dropped criminal charges against actor Kevin Spacey on Wednesday. The Oscar winner was accused of groping an 18-year-old man at a restaurant in 2016.

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Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Actor Kevin Spacey In Sexual Assault Case

8:40pm July 17, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said in court documents filed Wednesday that he was abandoning the case "due to the unavailability of the complaining witness."

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing Sept. 6.

Politics & Government

Republicans Reject Kavanaugh Accuser's Request To Delay Hearing For FBI Investigation

1:07pm September 19, 2018

Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford said that an investigation was necessary before the committee held a hearing or made a decision. But the panel's chairman is moving forward with Monday's hearing.

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Actor Jimmy Bennett attends the 21st Annual Movieguide Awards on Feb. 15, 2013, in Universal City, Calif.

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Asia Argento's Accuser Speaks Publicly, As She Reportedly Denies Assault

5:01pm August 22, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Jimmy Bennett said Wednesday that he was initially "ashamed and afraid to be part of the public narrative." Legal documents show that Argento paid Bennett $380,000, according to The New York Times.

Italian actress Asia Argento arrives at a film screening at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 19.

'New York Times' Reports Asia Argento Paid Off An Accuser Of Her Own

1:08pm August 20, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Argento has accused disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of rape. According to documents leaked to the Times, she also paid $380,000 to a man who accused her of sexually assaulting him when he was 17.

In the wake of the "Me Too" movement, more victims of sexual harassment and assault continue to come forward.

In The Wake Of #MeToo, More Victims Seek Help For Repressed Trauma

12:14pm December 27, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Some local rape crisis centers and national hotlines that help victims of sexual harassment and assault are reporting a flood of calls at what is usually a slower time of year.

Russell Simmons at a New York City appearance in 2014 to promote his book on meditation.

Music & Culture

More Women Come Forward To Accuse Russell Simmons Of Rape, Sexual Assault

6:45pm December 14, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

After The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times published new accusations of rape and sexual assault, Simmons says he's innocent — and that he intends to "hold the accusers accountable."

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