Harvey Weinstein Goes on Trial Soon, but the Verdict Isn't the Most Important Thing to Some Victim Advocates

TIME

In a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement, which exploded in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the once-mighty movie mogul goes on trial soon on rape and sexual assault charges that could imprison him for the rest of his life. read more »

Timeline: Key events of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein

REUTERS

Harvey Weinstein, who transformed the independent film world with award-winning movies such as “Shakespeare in Love” and “The English Patient”, faces criminal sexual assault charges before a jury trial in New York state court to begin next week.

Here is a timeline of the rise and fall of one of the most powerful Hollywood executives. read more »

Inside Jeffrey Epstein's cell, Sunday on 60 Minutes

CBS NEWS

A 60 Minutes report is revealing new information about last August's jail cell death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports on Sunday's 60 Minutes that Epstein's body was found by federal correctional officers "at approximately 6:30 a.m." and sources say one of them could be heard saying, "Breathe, Epstein, breathe." read more »

PBS external report details years of allegations against Tavis Smiley

USA TODAY

In a newly unsealed report from an external investigator hired by PBS, Tavis Smiley is accused of engaging in sexual relationships with guests and subordinates on his now-defunct talk show, with allegations that date back years and range from lewd jokes to unwanted sexual advances.

After Smiley was dismissed by PBS following "troubling allegations" in December 2017, the network hired an external team to investigate the former talk-show host. The findings of that investigation were unsealed this week in relation to an ongoing lawsuit surrounding his dismissal. read more »