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MICHAEL R. SISAK, TOM HAYS and JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated PressMar 11, 2020
The disgraced movie mogul says in court that he's "totally confused" by rape accusations and #MeToo movement. He faced up to 29 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Even in countries that value press freedom, women are routinely subjected to threats of rape and other forms of online abuse. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
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Attacks involved both drivers and riders, and some occurred between riders. Uber rides also were involved in nine murders last year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ELAINE GANLEY / The Associated PressNov 8, 2019
The filmmaker pleaded guilty in the U.S. in 1977 to having sex with a 13-year-old, then fled to Europe the following year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Yxta Maya Murray / Los Angeles Review of BooksOct 15, 2019
A new book’s relentless archive of victims’ stories also functions as alternative police reports, convictions and, in one case, executions. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
TOM HAYS / The Associated PressAug 26, 2019
Actress Annabella Sciorra is now expected to testify about her alleged rape by the movie producer; start date moves from Sept. 9 to January. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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