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Gerard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault: A step toward accountability in French cinema

French actor Gerard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of the 2021 movie Les Volets Verts. At 76 years old, Depardieu, who has appeared in over 200 films, was handed an 18-month suspended sentence. The victims, both working behind the scenes on the film,......

Jury selection begins in Weinstein retrial amid #MeToo legacy

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was first convicted in New York of rape and sexual assault a verdict that led to a 23-year prison sentence the case is back in court. The original conviction, which had become a defining moment of the #MeToo movement, was recently overturned by New York’s highest......

Gérard Depardieu denies assault allegations in court and criticizes MeToo movement

Gérard Depardieu, a renowned French actor once considered a national treasure, has recently been accused of sexual assault. During his trial in Paris, he strongly denied the allegations, rejecting any claims of "fondling" women and criticized the MeToo movement, calling it a "terror"......

Delegación de Investigaciones de Diputados a Órgano Independiente

The process for addressing allegations of bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct by Members of Parliament (MPs) is poised for significant reform, as political parties move towards transferring such responsibilities to an independent body. Under the proposed changes, the Independent Complaints and......

 Marilyn Manson Ends Legal Battle Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, has decided to withdraw his lawsuit against former fiancée Evan Rachel Wood, a prominent actor known for her role in Westworld. The decision, announced by both parties' legal representatives, concludes a contentious legal conflict that began......

Silencing Voices: Chinese #MeToo Journalist Jailed for Five Years in Crackdown

In a move that has sent shockwaves through China's burgeoning #MeToo movement, prominent activist and journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin has been handed a five-year prison sentence for "subversion against the state." The conviction, delivered on Friday, comes nearly 10 months after her closely......

French Court Acquits Filmmaker Roman Polanski of Defamation Charges

In a highly anticipated ruling, the French judicial tribunal in Paris acquitted acclaimed filmmaker Roman Polanski of defamation charges brought by British actress Charlotte Lewis. The 90-year-old director, who has faced numerous allegations of sexual assault and rape throughout his career, had been......