Three women have told the New York Times that music mogul Russell Simmons raped them, the latest in a cascade of serious allegations of sexual
misconduct against powerful men in entertainment, media, politics and elsewhere.
During a talk at The Connecticut Forum earlier this month, former First Lady Michelle Obama shared her thoughts about the recent wave of allegations of sexual assault, harassment and
misconduct against powerful men.
Not exact matches
Cosby's retrial took place
against the backdrop of #MeToo, the movement
against sexual
misconduct that has taken down
powerful men in rapid succession, among them Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey and Sen. Al Franken.
The
powerful leader of the state Senate Independent Democratic Conference tried to preempt sexual
misconduct allegations
against him by
The
powerful leader of the state Senate Independent Democratic Conference tried to preempt sexual
misconduct allegations
against him by holding a conference call with his longtime girlfriend, state Sen. Diane Savino, denying forthcoming allegations.
Schneiderman — a
powerful Democrat who filed lawsuits
against President Donald Trump, himself accused of sexual
misconduct, and a sexual harassment lawsuit
against disgraced Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein — announced his resignation on Monday night.
The
powerful State Building and Construction Trades Council has launched a $ 500,000 campaign
against her, including television and newspaper ads highlighting the allegations of sexual
misconduct and negative language.
Several of the 19 women who have alleged sexual
misconduct by Trump have gone on television this week, as the unceasing wave of charges
against powerful men has renewed attention to the charges
against him.
James Franco was wearing a Times Up pin, in reference to an organization recently formed by hundreds of
powerful women in Hollywood to fight back
against sexual
misconduct.
The Oscars 2018 was the culmination of the awards season that saw almost continued allegations of sexual
misconduct against some of the most
powerful people in the industry that buffeted Hollywood.