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‘Used unfettered power to sexually abuse women’: Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial begins | World News

‘Used unfettered power to sexually abuse women’: Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial begins | World News

Opening statements were made by attorneys on Wednesday in New York in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault charges as prosecutors accused the film producer of using his power to sexually harass and abuse three women, while the defence lawyers presented a contrasting explanations of Weinstein’s encounter with women. During the argument in New York state court in Manhattan, prosecutor Shannon Lucey said that Weinstein exploited his power of being a Hollywood gatekeeper to prey and sexually abuse women, and then by claiming to hold their careers hostage, the disgraced movie mogul also ensured that the women remained silent. In her opening statement, Lucey said “Harvey Weinstein had enormous control over those working in TV and film because he decided who was in and who was out. He had all the power, they had none,” Reuters reported. Story continues below this ad Standing in his third trial in five years, Weinstein is accused of sexually harassing a former television production assistant, an aspiring actress and a model. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty …

Julia Roberts grapples with #MeToo scandal in tense drama After The Hunt alongside Ayo Edebiri; everything to know

Julia Roberts grapples with #MeToo scandal in tense drama After The Hunt alongside Ayo Edebiri; everything to know

Julia Roberts’ new project, After The Hunt, has been the talk of CinemaCon 2025 after director Luca Guadagnino released a first look at the film. Delving into the deep and complex narrative surrounding the #MeToo movement, the film sees Roberts in a role that may leave audiences questioning their perceptions of her. Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri In After The Hunt, Roberts portrays a college professor whose world is turned upside down when a star pupil, played by Ayo Edebiri, accuses one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield) of inappropriate behaviour. The plot centres on Roberts’ character as she faces the painful intersection of personal and professional crises and as the scandal surrounding her colleague unfolds, a dark secret from Roberts’ character’s past threatens to come to light, creating an emotional maelstrom that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. Director Guadagnino has touted this as the best performance of Roberts’ illustrious career. The early footage has already generated buzz, with critics praising Roberts’ transformation into a shock-blonde, East Coast academic. Her portrayal of a highly …

Shalini Pandey recalls chilling incident when South director barged into her van while she was changing: ‘This is a girl who has just done her first film…’ | Bollywood News

Shalini Pandey recalls chilling incident when South director barged into her van while she was changing: ‘This is a girl who has just done her first film…’ | Bollywood News

Although the Justice Hema Committee report exposed the extreme discrimination and exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, its findings are, unfortunately, just the tip of the iceberg. While there is indeed more to uncover in Mollywood itself, we still have a long way to go before such stories emerge from other industries, or even before panels are constituted to study the problems faced by women and other marginalised groups. Recently, actor Shalini Pandey shared a harrowing experience she faced while working on a South Indian film, when its director barged into her vanity van while she was changing. Mentioning that, as an outsider, she initially did not have much knowledge about the industry, Shalini explained that such incidents taught her to set firm boundaries early on. Also Read | R Madhavan quit films after Swiss farmer gave him a disgusted look, realised he was ‘dancing to other’s tunes’: ‘I grew a beard, travelled across India’ Story continues below this ad Stating that she has also worked with “horrid and chauvinistic men” in …

French actor Depardieu in court as trial over alleged sexual assaults of two women begins | World News

French actor Depardieu in court as trial over alleged sexual assaults of two women begins | World News

By Elizabeth Pineau and Clotaire Achi French actor Depardieu in court as trial over alleged sexual assaults of two women begins PARIS -Actor Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France’s best-known movie stars at the heart of the country’s broader reckoning over sexual violence. A towering figure of French cinema, Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. Depardieu, 76, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and this is the first case for which he would be standing trial. If found guilty, Depardieu could face a sentence of up to five years in jail and a 75,000-euro fine. The trial, expected to last at least two days, and possibly more, was initially due to be held in October but was postponed due to Depardieu’s ill health. On Monday, Depardieu, his hand on his lawyer’s shoulder, passed calmly past reporters, looking straight at the cameras without saying a word, before walking into the courtroom and chatting …

Tanushree Dutta reveals getting threats by Nana Patekar’s goons, her plea against him in #Metoo gets dismissed

Tanushree Dutta reveals getting threats by Nana Patekar’s goons, her plea against him in #Metoo gets dismissed

In 2018, Tanushree Dutta levelled #MeToo allegations against actor Nana Patekar. Later, the actress filed a plea against the relief granted to the Welcome actor in the case. However, Dutta’s plea was rejected by the Mumbai court and the actress has shared her thoughts on the same on social media. She even shared how she has been getting threats. Also Read – Meet beauty queen turned actress who didn’t get films for 11 years, received an offer but rejected it for this reason On her Instagram story, Tanushree Dutta wrote, “The court has cancelled the B-summary report filed by the Mumbai Police on the Horn Ok Pleassss sexual harassment complaint against Nana Patekar and others. The police had tried to close the case in 2019 by citing a false and malicious B-summary report without even talking to any of my witnesses, meanwhile, my witnesses all were getting threats by Nana’s goons and underworld liasons.” Also Read – Tanushree Dutta calls Nana Patekar ‘narcissistic psychopath’, dubs Hema Committee report useless Her post further reads, “Recently, one …

Tanushree Dutta breaks silence on court rejecting her MeToo complaint against Nana Patekar. Here’s what she has to say | Bollywood

Tanushree Dutta breaks silence on court rejecting her MeToo complaint against Nana Patekar. Here’s what she has to say | Bollywood

In a significant setback for Tanushree Dutta, a Mumbai court has dismissed her plea challenging the relief granted to veteran actor Nana Patekar in the #MeToo case she filed against him. The actor is not disappointed by the judgment and instead is motivated to take her fight ahead with more zeal. Also read: Mumbai court closes ‘Me Too’ case against Nana Patekar, 3 others filed by Tanushree Dutta Tanushree took to her Instagram Stories to react to the new update in the case. Tanushree reacts on court closing the MeToo case against Nana Patekar The actor took to her Instagram Stories to react to the new update in the case. She wrote, “Hello everyone, I have very good news to share!! The court has cancelled the B-summary report filed by the Mumbai Police on the Horn ok please sexual harassment complaint against Nana Patekar and others. The police had tried to close the case in 2019 by citing a false and malicious B-summary report without even talking to any of my witnesses, meanwhile my witnesses …

Olivia Munn says she turned down million-dollar contract from studio after ‘traumatic’ incident on set | Hollywood

Olivia Munn says she turned down million-dollar contract from studio after ‘traumatic’ incident on set | Hollywood

Actress Olivia Munn opened up about a horrific encounter she had on a film set. The Newsroom actor shared her experience of a “traumatic” situation on a movie set. She talked about the things that “were really not okay,” so much so that she reported the event to the movie studio, reported E! News. (Also read: Olivia Munn proudly shows her mastectomy scars in Skims campaign: ‘I was done being insecure’) Olivia Munn opened up about a traumatic incident on a film set. Olivia Munn on traumatic incident from set “I had to file complaints with the studio, and there’s a lot of other little things that go along with it, but it got to this place where I was offered a lot of money,” said Munn on the recent episode of Monica Lewinsky’s podcast. She continued, “Seven figures to accept, I guess, their apology and them taking acknowledgement of it, but it came along with an NDA,” reported E! News. However, she did not reveal the name of the film and shared that she …

Harvey Weinstein sues brother, other movie executives over  million loan; claims they set the stage for his downfall | Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein sues brother, other movie executives over $45 million loan; claims they set the stage for his downfall | Hollywood

Jailed and disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein alleges in a new lawsuit that his brother, Bob Weinstein, and other executives at their now-defunct film company duped him into guaranteeing a $45 million loan in 2016, but diverted funds for their own personal use while setting the stage for his downfall. Harvey Weinstein appears in State Supreme Court for a hearing in his sexual assault case on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in New York. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP)(AP) Harvey Weinstein’s new lawsuit Harvey Weinstein, 72, filed the claims Thursday in a long-running civil case in New York City involving a lender accusing him of defaulting on the loan. He is currently detained while awaiting a retrial on sex crimes charges in New York. “Harvey Weinstein was deceived by those closest to him, and secured a $45 million dollar loan under the pretense of saving The Weinstein Company,” Imran Ansari, Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer, said in a statement. “While Harvey personally guaranteed the loan, others within The Weinstein Company enriched themselves and strategically undermined him, leaving him …

Cameron Diaz reflects on the ‘layers of inappropriateness’ she had to put up with before the MeToo movement; read

Cameron Diaz reflects on the ‘layers of inappropriateness’ she had to put up with before the MeToo movement; read

Cameron Diaz has recently shared her thoughts on how the MeToo movement has dramatically transformed the environment on movie sets. After a ten-year break from acting, Diaz returned to the screen with Jamie Foxx in the Netflix film Back in Action, where the two portray former CIA spies called back into action. Diaz took a step back from her acting career in 2014, and during her absence, the entertainment world underwent a major shift with the rise of the #MeToo movement following the widespread allegations of sexual misconduct against film producer Harvey Weinstein. Cameron Diaz In a conversation on the SkipIntro podcast, Diaz reflected on the noticeable changes she’s observed since returning to the industry. “The industry is so different,” she remarked.“I mean, I definitely have to say that MeToo changed everything.” Prior to the MeToo movement, Diaz noted the uncomfortable presence of certain individuals on film sets. “There was always just like that one guy, you know, on set, that you were like, ‘God, here he comes again,’” she explained. She also shared how …

Cameron Diaz Says MeToo Movement ‘Changed Everything’; Recalls Her Inappropriate On-Set Encounters

Cameron Diaz Says MeToo Movement ‘Changed Everything’; Recalls Her Inappropriate On-Set Encounters

Cameron Diaz made her acting comeback with Netflix’s recent movie Back in Action after a decade. During her recent appearance on the SkipIntro podcast, the actress opened up about her comeback, revealing one significant aspect that changed since she last worked.  “The industry is so different. I definitely have to say that MeToo changed everything,” she said. Diaz admitted that the vibe on set has drastically changed for the good. There’s no longer that one guy who terrifies people whenever he approaches.  The Mask actress revealed that she dealt with layers of “inappropriateness” on movie sets in the past but she had to put up with it. The actress was reportedly approached by human resources to discuss appropriate filming before filming Back in Action.  She was also provided an anonymous hotline to report any issue that the cast and crew might face on the set. Diaz recalled feeling amazed by the measures taken for safety, especially for women in the industry. The Holiday actress admitted that she never felt safer on a film set.  Diaz …