A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month.

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Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24.

Justice James Burke handed the sentence to Weinstein after prosecutor Joan Illuzzi asked the judge to impose 25 years or "near" 25 years in prison for his conviction on a charge of criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Haleyi and to impose a consecutive sentence for the third-degree rape conviction involving Mann.

The defense team had pleaded for minimum of five years behind bars.

Harvey Weinstein, 67, including the six women who testified against him were in court when the judge read out the sentence. The case which triggered the #MeToo movement was being followed worldwide.&nbsp;

Earlier, the jury had acquitted Weinstein on the most serious charges, a single count of first-degree rape as well as two counts of predatory sexual assault, which carried a potential life sentence.&nbsp;

A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month. 'Jennifer Aniston should be killed' wrote Harvey Weinstein in a 2017 email Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24.

A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month. 'Jennifer Aniston should be killed' wrote Harvey Weinstein in a 2017 email Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24. Justice James Burke handed the sentence to Weinstein after prosecutor Joan Illuzzi asked the judge to impose 25 years or "near" 25 years in prison for his conviction on a charge of criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Haleyi and to impose a consecutive sentence for the third-degree rape conviction involving Mann. The defense team had pleaded for minimum of five years behind bars. Harvey Weinstein, 67, including the six women who testified against him were in court when the judge read out the sentence. The case which triggered the #MeToo movement was being followed worldwide. Earlier, the jury had acquitted Weinstein on the most serious charges, a single count of first-degree rape as well as two counts of predatory sexual assault, which carried a potential life sentence.

US court sentences Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison

A US court on Monday found ex-Hollywood producer Harvey <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-jury-in-weinstein-case-to-keep-deliberating-after-deadlock-on-most-serious-charges-282438">Weinstein</a> guilty of sexual assault and rape.

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A New York jury convicted Weinstein, 67, of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, 34, in the case which triggered the #MeToo movement.

Mann had described Weinstein as a "Jekyll and Hyde" character and had said that she entered into an "extremely degrading" relationship with him and she was raped in 2013.&nbsp;

Haleyi had alleged that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-case-jury-concludes-first-day-of-deliberations-in-rape-trial-281459">Weinstein</a> forcibly performed oral sex on her in July 2006.

Weinstein now faces upto 25 years in prison. The former Hollywood mogul was however acquitted in the predatory sexual assault charge which carried a potential life sentence.

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The twelve member jury found the producer guilty of criminal sexual acts in the first degree and rape in the third degree which was seen as a victory for the #MeToo movememnt which spread worldwide.

Over 80 women had accused the &nbsp;"Pulp Fiction" producer of sexual misconduct going back decades. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/new-york-prosecutor-says-former-movie-producer-harvey-weinstein-abused-his-power-280778">Weinstein</a> had maintained that all his sexual relationships were consensual.

A US court on Monday found ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault and rape. Also Read: Brad Pitt explains why he 'confronted' Harvey Weinstein after Gwyneth Paltrow's accusations A New York jury convicted Weinstein, 67, of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, 34, in the case which triggered the #MeToo movement.

A US court on Monday found ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault and rape. Also Read: Brad Pitt explains why he 'confronted' Harvey Weinstein after Gwyneth Paltrow's accusations A New York jury convicted Weinstein, 67, of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, 34, in the case which triggered the #MeToo movement. Mann had described Weinstein as a "Jekyll and Hyde" character and had said that she entered into an "extremely degrading" relationship with him and she was raped in 2013. Haleyi had alleged that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in July 2006. Weinstein now faces upto 25 years in prison. The former Hollywood mogul was however acquitted in the predatory sexual assault charge which carried a potential life sentence. Also Read: The women at the heart of the Harvey Weinstein trial The twelve member jury found the producer guilty of criminal sexual acts in the first degree and rape in the third degree which was seen as a victory for the #MeToo movememnt which spread worldwide. Over 80 women had accused the "Pulp Fiction" producer of sexual misconduct going back decades. Weinstein had maintained that all his sexual relationships were consensual.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape

After Harvey Weinstein remained in headlines for the last past year and more, the former media mogul who was named by several women in #MeToo scandal now wants to get it all under the rug by proposing a $25 million settlement to the women survivors of sexual assault and rape. He had recently&nbsp;agreed to post additional security to ensure he will not flee a criminal sexual assault case&nbsp;after he allegedly failed to wear his electronic ankle monitor. He&nbsp;posted a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-posts-new-bond-to-ensure-he-wont-flee-sexual-assault-trial-267801">$2 million insurance bond.</a>

The much-publicised case seems to have come to an end-of-sorts as Harvey Weinstein and company offer to give money to close the case. It also makes a statement on the affairs of entertainment industries around the world where those in power go scot-free after abusing their power.&nbsp;

The settlement offer is now getting criticised by lawyers of several women who were abused by Weinstein as they said that the deal kept aside far too little money for the victims and far too much cash for the perpetrator and his attorneys.&nbsp;

Lawyer Thomas Giuffra said, “I think it’s an outrage. It’s a lousy number, it’s way too low,” said Giuffra, who called the overall design of the settlement “crazy.” He represents producer Alexandra Canosa, who accused Weinstein of rape and sexual abuse.&nbsp;

Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for three Weinstein accusers said, “This is the worst settlement I’ve seen in my entire career,” and added, “It’s a complete disaster. It leaves very little to the victims.” He represents actress Wedil David, who is opposing the deal. His other clients include a woman who was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse, who has a claim against Weinstein and the Disney company and a woman who will testify against Weinstein in his criminal case.

Both lawyers, Giuffra and Wigdor as reported on CNBC said that they would oppose keeping an additional $12 million to pay toward the legal costs of Harvey and Bob Weinstein, as well as of such costs for directors of their company.

#MeToo movement saw several women come forward with their sexual abuse stories. Harvey Weinstein was one of the first such high-profile case in which more than 30 women accused Weinstein.&nbsp;

Weinstein is due to go on trial in January in Manhattan court on criminal charges of sexually assaulting two women. He has pleaded not guilty in that case.

After Harvey Weinstein remained in headlines for the last past year and more, the former media mogul who was named by several women in #MeToo scandal now wants to get it all under the rug by proposing a $25 million settlement to the women survivors of sexual assault and rape.

After Harvey Weinstein remained in headlines for the last past year and more, the former media mogul who was named by several women in #MeToo scandal now wants to get it all under the rug by proposing a $25 million settlement to the women survivors of sexual assault and rape. He had recently agreed to post additional security to ensure he will not flee a criminal sexual assault case after he allegedly failed to wear his electronic ankle monitor. He posted a $2 million insurance bond. The much-publicised case seems to have come to an end-of-sorts as Harvey Weinstein and company offer to give money to close the case. It also makes a statement on the affairs of entertainment industries around the world where those in power go scot-free after abusing their power. The settlement offer is now getting criticised by lawyers of several women who were abused by Weinstein as they said that the deal kept aside far too little money for the victims and far too much cash for the perpetrator and his attorneys. Lawyer Thomas Giuffra said, “I think it’s an outrage. It’s a lousy number, it’s way too low,” said Giuffra, who called the overall design of the settlement “crazy.” He represents producer Alexandra Canosa, who accused Weinstein of rape and sexual abuse. Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for three Weinstein accusers said, “This is the worst settlement I’ve seen in my entire career,” and added, “It’s a complete disaster. It leaves very little to the victims.” He represents actress Wedil David, who is opposing the deal. His other clients include a woman who was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse, who has a claim against Weinstein and the Disney company and a woman who will testify against Weinstein in his criminal case. Both lawyers, Giuffra and Wigdor as reported on CNBC said that they would oppose keeping an additional $12 million to pay toward the legal costs of Harvey and Bob Weinstein, as well as of such costs for directors of their company. #MeToo movement saw several women come forward with their sexual abuse stories. Harvey Weinstein was one of the first such high-profile case in which more than 30 women accused Weinstein. Weinstein is due to go on trial in January in Manhattan court on criminal charges of sexually assaulting two women. He has pleaded not guilty in that case.

#MeToo sexual abuse survivors lash Harvey Weinstein over $25 million settlement offer

&nbsp;A Harvard law professor who joined the legal team defending Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein against sexual assault charges will not be allowed to continue as dean of a residential house on campus, a university official said on Saturday.&nbsp;

The Ivy League university`s move to end the role of law professor Ronald Sullivan Jr and law school lecturer Stephanie Robinson, Sullivan`s wife, at Winthrop House follows protests over his representation of Weinstein.

Sullivan and Robinson in 2009 became the first African-American faculty deans in Harvard history when they took their positions at Winthrop House, one of several undergraduate residences at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university.

Their terms as faculty deans were scheduled to end on June 30. Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana said in a statement that he had decided not to keep them in their roles at Winthrop House beyond that date.&nbsp;

"Over the last few weeks, students and staff have continued to communicate concerns about the climate in Winthrop House to the college," Khurana said.

"The concerns expressed have been serious and numerous. The actions that have been taken to improve the climate have been ineffective, and the noticeable lack of faculty dean presence during critical moments has further deteriorated the climate in the house," Khurana said.

Khurana has previously said Sullivan`s decision to join Weinstein`s legal team was a matter of academic freedom and that everyone is entitled to a vigorous legal defence. Sullivan and Robinson continue to hold their positions at Harvard Law School.

Sullivan and Robinson said in a joint statement that they were "surprised and dismayed" by the decision.

"We believed the discussions we were having with high-level university representatives were progressing in a positive manner, but Harvard unilaterally ended those talks," they said.&nbsp;

In January, a judge approved Weinstein`s request to have Sullivan join his legal team.

Prosecutors in New York accuse Weinstein, 67, of forcibly performing oral sex on a woman in 2006 and raping another woman in 2013.

Weinstein faces five criminal charges, including rape, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.&nbsp;

More than 70 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. He has denied all accusations and said any contact was consensual.

Students at Winthrop House staged a sit-in this month to protest Sullivan`s defence of Weinstein, according to a report at the time in the Harvard Crimson student newspaper. Students denounced Sullivan in other actions earlier this year. 
 
 
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A Harvard law professor who joined the legal team defending Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein against sexual assault charges will not be allowed to continue as dean of a residential house on campus, a university official said on Saturday.

A Harvard law professor who joined the legal team defending Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein against sexual assault charges will not be allowed to continue as dean of a residential house on campus, a university official said on Saturday. The Ivy League university`s move to end the role of law professor Ronald Sullivan Jr and law school lecturer Stephanie Robinson, Sullivan`s wife, at Winthrop House follows protests over his representation of Weinstein. Sullivan and Robinson in 2009 became the first African-American faculty deans in Harvard history when they took their positions at Winthrop House, one of several undergraduate residences at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university. Their terms as faculty deans were scheduled to end on June 30. Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana said in a statement that he had decided not to keep them in their roles at Winthrop House beyond that date. "Over the last few weeks, students and staff have continued to communicate concerns about the climate in Winthrop House to the college," Khurana said. "The concerns expressed have been serious and numerous. The actions that have been taken to improve the climate have been ineffective, and the noticeable lack of faculty dean presence during critical moments has further deteriorated the climate in the house," Khurana said. Khurana has previously said Sullivan`s decision to join Weinstein`s legal team was a matter of academic freedom and that everyone is entitled to a vigorous legal defence. Sullivan and Robinson continue to hold their positions at Harvard Law School. Sullivan and Robinson said in a joint statement that they were "surprised and dismayed" by the decision. "We believed the discussions we were having with high-level university representatives were progressing in a positive manner, but Harvard unilaterally ended those talks," they said. In January, a judge approved Weinstein`s request to have Sullivan join his legal team. Prosecutors in New York accuse Weinstein, 67, of forcibly performing oral sex on a woman in 2006 and raping another woman in 2013. Weinstein faces five criminal charges, including rape, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. More than 70 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. He has denied all accusations and said any contact was consensual. Students at Winthrop House staged a sit-in this month to protest Sullivan`s defence of Weinstein, according to a report at the time in the Harvard Crimson student newspaper. Students denounced Sullivan in other actions earlier this year.

Harvard professor loses house dean role after joining Weinstein defense

Harvey Weinstein's defense lawyer went back on the offensive Monday, petitioning a New York court to throw out the entire remaining sex assault case against his client, alleging new evidence and fresh police misconduct.

Last month, a judge threw out one of six original assault charges -- of a forced act of oral sex in 2004 lodged by Lucia Evans against the disgraced movie mogul -- due to witness inconsistencies and police misconduct.

On Monday, defense lawyer Ben Brafman asked for the five remaining charges to be dismissed or for the court to hold a hearing to "determine the full extent" of what he called "misconduct."

He suggested a police detective had committed "additional misconduct" involving one Weinstein's accusers, failing to disclose that the two continued to communicate after the alleged assault.

Brafman had already asked in August for the entire case to be thrown out, disclosing emails that allegedly showed his client and the alleged rape victim were in a "long-term, consensual, intimate relationship."

On Monday, he followed up with another extensive court filing and released what he said was a text message, sent by one of the Weinstein accusers, months after the alleged assault in which she seemingly tried to meet up with him.

"Hi! Just wondering if u have any news on whether harvey will have time to see me before he leaves? x Miriam," she allegedly texted in February 2007.

Brafman complained that police misconduct and perjury committed by Evans "irreparably prejudiced the grand jury" and that messages from another accuser Mimi Haleyi to Weinstein show that any sexual contact was "purely consensual."

He also sought to toss two sexual predator charges, the most serious against Weinstein, on the basis of "constitutionally flawed legal&nbsp;theories and not supported by credible evidence."

The judge dropped the 2004 charge after a detective failed to turn over details from a witness interview, and a draft email from Evans to her husband that exposed further inconsistencies in her account.

As things stand, Weinstein, accused by more than 80 women of sexual misconduct, could still spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted of rape in March 2013 and a forced act of oral sex in 2006.

The 66-year-old was arrested in May. He is at large on a US $1 million bail and denies any non-consensual sex.

His arrest and arraignments have led #MeToo campaigners to hope that the twice-married father of five will be put on trial, convicted and sent to prison.

The next hearing is scheduled for December 20.

Brafman, one of the most celebrated criminal defense attorneys in America, helped former IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn escape criminal prosecution for alleged sexual assault in 2011.

Harvey Weinstein's defense lawyer went back on the offensive Monday, petitioning a New York court to throw out the entire remaining sex assault case against his client, alleging new evidence and fresh police misconduct.

Harvey Weinstein's defense lawyer went back on the offensive Monday, petitioning a New York court to throw out the entire remaining sex assault case against his client, alleging new evidence and fresh police misconduct. Last month, a judge threw out one of six original assault charges -- of a forced act of oral sex in 2004 lodged by Lucia Evans against the disgraced movie mogul -- due to witness inconsistencies and police misconduct. On Monday, defense lawyer Ben Brafman asked for the five remaining charges to be dismissed or for the court to hold a hearing to "determine the full extent" of what he called "misconduct." He suggested a police detective had committed "additional misconduct" involving one Weinstein's accusers, failing to disclose that the two continued to communicate after the alleged assault. Brafman had already asked in August for the entire case to be thrown out, disclosing emails that allegedly showed his client and the alleged rape victim were in a "long-term, consensual, intimate relationship." On Monday, he followed up with another extensive court filing and released what he said was a text message, sent by one of the Weinstein accusers, months after the alleged assault in which she seemingly tried to meet up with him. "Hi! Just wondering if u have any news on whether harvey will have time to see me before he leaves? x Miriam," she allegedly texted in February 2007. Brafman complained that police misconduct and perjury committed by Evans "irreparably prejudiced the grand jury" and that messages from another accuser Mimi Haleyi to Weinstein show that any sexual contact was "purely consensual." He also sought to toss two sexual predator charges, the most serious against Weinstein, on the basis of "constitutionally flawed legal theories and not supported by credible evidence." The judge dropped the 2004 charge after a detective failed to turn over details from a witness interview, and a draft email from Evans to her husband that exposed further inconsistencies in her account. As things stand, Weinstein, accused by more than 80 women of sexual misconduct, could still spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted of rape in March 2013 and a forced act of oral sex in 2006. The 66-year-old was arrested in May. He is at large on a US $1 million bail and denies any non-consensual sex. His arrest and arraignments have led #MeToo campaigners to hope that the twice-married father of five will be put on trial, convicted and sent to prison. The next hearing is scheduled for December 20. Brafman, one of the most celebrated criminal defense attorneys in America, helped former IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn escape criminal prosecution for alleged sexual assault in 2011.

Defence seeks to toss all Weinstein sex charges

One year after the explosive claims of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein first came to light, he may finally have some good news, with some of the charges against him reportedly being questioned.

The next hearing in a New York court in his sex crimes case has been moved up from November 8 to October 11 -- a possible sign that prosecutors are having difficulties making their case, local media reported Friday.

The 66-year-old disgraced Hollywood producer is out on bail and has pleaded not guilty to six counts allegedly committed against three women in 2004, 2006 and 2013.

The charges include rape in the first and third degree, and a criminal sex act. He could face life to prison if convicted.

The New York Post and celebrity news outlet TMZ, citing police sources, reported that a detective is under investigation for possibly failing to disclose information that discredited one of Weinstein's alleged victims, aspiring actress Lucia Evans.

Evans has accused Weinstein of forcing her to perform oral sex in 2004. 
But a witness -- a casting director, according to TMZ -- apparently told the police investigator that Evans said she had willingly engaged in oral sex to secure an acting role.&nbsp;

The New York Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A spokeswoman for Weinstein's attorney Ben Brafman confirmed the hearing date change, but declined to provide further information. The Manhattan district attorney's office did not immediately comment.

If the reports are accurate, the charges against Weinstein relating to his interactions with Evans could be thrown out, according to the New York Daily News.

Weinstein, 66, has steadfastly insisted that he never engaged in non-consensual sex.

Brafman had already asked in August that the entire case against Weinstein be thrown out, disclosing dozens of intimate emails between his client and his alleged rape victim, in which she said "I love you."

Weinstein has been accused of misconduct by dozens of women, allegations that torpedoed his career and galvanized the #MeToo movement.

One year after the explosive claims of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein first came to light, he may finally have some good news, with some of the charges against him reportedly being questioned.

One year after the explosive claims of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein first came to light, he may finally have some good news, with some of the charges against him reportedly being questioned. The next hearing in a New York court in his sex crimes case has been moved up from November 8 to October 11 -- a possible sign that prosecutors are having difficulties making their case, local media reported Friday. The 66-year-old disgraced Hollywood producer is out on bail and has pleaded not guilty to six counts allegedly committed against three women in 2004, 2006 and 2013. The charges include rape in the first and third degree, and a criminal sex act. He could face life to prison if convicted. The New York Post and celebrity news outlet TMZ, citing police sources, reported that a detective is under investigation for possibly failing to disclose information that discredited one of Weinstein's alleged victims, aspiring actress Lucia Evans. Evans has accused Weinstein of forcing her to perform oral sex in 2004. But a witness -- a casting director, according to TMZ -- apparently told the police investigator that Evans said she had willingly engaged in oral sex to secure an acting role. The New York Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokeswoman for Weinstein's attorney Ben Brafman confirmed the hearing date change, but declined to provide further information. The Manhattan district attorney's office did not immediately comment. If the reports are accurate, the charges against Weinstein relating to his interactions with Evans could be thrown out, according to the New York Daily News. Weinstein, 66, has steadfastly insisted that he never engaged in non-consensual sex. Brafman had already asked in August that the entire case against Weinstein be thrown out, disclosing dozens of intimate emails between his client and his alleged rape victim, in which she said "I love you." Weinstein has been accused of misconduct by dozens of women, allegations that torpedoed his career and galvanized the #MeToo movement.

Weinstein hearing moved up in New York amid possible setbacks for prosecution

Bombshell sexual assault claims against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein a year ago sparked the #MeToo movement that unleashed an outpouring of similar charges across the globe.

Here are 10 major moments in the saga that has rocked the worlds of cinema, politics, sport and beyond.

Actresses accuse Weinstein

On October 5, 2017, The New York Times publishes the first claims of sexual harassment against Weinstein, one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood.

An avalanche of similar charges emerges, including from more than two dozen top actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie.

Eventually, there are allegations ranging from harassment to rape from around 100 women and going back decades.

#MeToo goes viral&nbsp;

The French hashtag #balancetonporc, or "denounce your pig", launches on Twitter on October 13 encouraging women to reveal their own experiences of sexual harassment.

An English version, #MeToo, follows two days later.

Both go viral, taken up by ordinary women across the world but also high-profile figures such as actresses Uma Thurman and Reese Witherspoon.

Still active a year later, the hashtags have spinoffs in several languages.

Kevin Spacey dropped

On October 29, US actor Anthony Rapp alleges in a Buzzfeed interview that he was sexually harassed by "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey more than 30 years previously, when he was aged 14.

Netflix immediately drops Spacey and puts its hit political series on hold.

Other allegations emerge and in November Spacey is removed from his scenes in Ridley Scott's film, "All the Money in the World," and replaced by Christopher Plummer.

British minister quits

A renewed look at claims of sexual harassment in the British parliament takes its first scalp when defence minister Michael Fallon quits on November 1.

The following month Prime Minister Theresa May's deputy, Damian Green, also steps down.

Politicians around the world resign in the fallout, including in Australia, Austria, Scotland and the United States.&nbsp;

'Puritanical' criticism

At the start of 2018, revered French actress Catherine Deneuve is among 100 women who slam #MeToo in an open letter criticising it as a new "puritanism" and a "witch-hunt" that threatens sexual freedom.

It has taken on "a hatred of men and of sexuality," says the letter published on January 9.

Their criticism sparks a worldwide reaction. In the following days, Deneuve apologises to victims of sexual assault, saying she did not mean to condone these "hideous acts".

Nobel prize scrapped&nbsp;

On May 4 the Swedish Academy behind the Nobel Literature Prize announces the postponement of the 2018 award amid internal upheaval after sexual assault claims from several women against the husband of one of its members.

On October 1 a Swedish court sentences the man in question, 72-year-old Jean-Claude Arnault, to two years in jail for a rape in 2011.

Knock-on effect

#MeToo's reckoning with sexual harassment brings weight and publicity to trials already under way.

On January 25 former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is given what amounts to a life sentence for abusing at least 265 young female athletes over two decades.

Some of the women say they only went public because of #MeToo.

On September 25 TV icon Bill Cosby becomes the first celebrity to be sentenced for a sex crime since the saga erupted, jailed for an assault 14 years ago.

An accuser accused

On August 20 sexual assault allegations are published against Italian actress Asia Argento, a leading #MeToo figure who has accused Weinstein of rape.

Actor Jimmy Bennett alleges Argento assaulted him in 2013, when he was 17 and under the age of consent in California.

Argento denies the claims but is dropped from the Italian version of the reality show "X Factor". She later admits to sex with Bennett but says "he literally jumped on me".

Top US judge questioned

&nbsp;On September 13 sexual misconduct claims go public against US President Donald Trump's nominee for a life seat on the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh.

He is eventually accused by at least three women of sexual misconduct in high school or at university.

After dramatic testimony by one of Kavanaugh's alleged victims, Trump on September 29 orders a new FBI investigation.

Ronaldo accused of rape

On October 2 Las Vegas police say they have reopened an investigation into a 2009 rape accusation against Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

He labels as "fake news" the claims by former model Kathryn Mayorga.

Bombshell sexual assault claims against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein a year ago sparked the #MeToo movement that unleashed an outpouring of similar charges across the globe.

Bombshell sexual assault claims against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein a year ago sparked the #MeToo movement that unleashed an outpouring of similar charges across the globe. Here are 10 major moments in the saga that has rocked the worlds of cinema, politics, sport and beyond. Actresses accuse Weinstein On October 5, 2017, The New York Times publishes the first claims of sexual harassment against Weinstein, one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood. An avalanche of similar charges emerges, including from more than two dozen top actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie. Eventually, there are allegations ranging from harassment to rape from around 100 women and going back decades. #MeToo goes viral The French hashtag #balancetonporc, or "denounce your pig", launches on Twitter on October 13 encouraging women to reveal their own experiences of sexual harassment. An English version, #MeToo, follows two days later. Both go viral, taken up by ordinary women across the world but also high-profile figures such as actresses Uma Thurman and Reese Witherspoon. Still active a year later, the hashtags have spinoffs in several languages. Kevin Spacey dropped On October 29, US actor Anthony Rapp alleges in a Buzzfeed interview that he was sexually harassed by "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey more than 30 years previously, when he was aged 14. Netflix immediately drops Spacey and puts its hit political series on hold. Other allegations emerge and in November Spacey is removed from his scenes in Ridley Scott's film, "All the Money in the World," and replaced by Christopher Plummer. British minister quits A renewed look at claims of sexual harassment in the British parliament takes its first scalp when defence minister Michael Fallon quits on November 1. The following month Prime Minister Theresa May's deputy, Damian Green, also steps down. Politicians around the world resign in the fallout, including in Australia, Austria, Scotland and the United States. 'Puritanical' criticism At the start of 2018, revered French actress Catherine Deneuve is among 100 women who slam #MeToo in an open letter criticising it as a new "puritanism" and a "witch-hunt" that threatens sexual freedom. It has taken on "a hatred of men and of sexuality," says the letter published on January 9. Their criticism sparks a worldwide reaction. In the following days, Deneuve apologises to victims of sexual assault, saying she did not mean to condone these "hideous acts". Nobel prize scrapped On May 4 the Swedish Academy behind the Nobel Literature Prize announces the postponement of the 2018 award amid internal upheaval after sexual assault claims from several women against the husband of one of its members. On October 1 a Swedish court sentences the man in question, 72-year-old Jean-Claude Arnault, to two years in jail for a rape in 2011. Knock-on effect #MeToo's reckoning with sexual harassment brings weight and publicity to trials already under way. On January 25 former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is given what amounts to a life sentence for abusing at least 265 young female athletes over two decades. Some of the women say they only went public because of #MeToo. On September 25 TV icon Bill Cosby becomes the first celebrity to be sentenced for a sex crime since the saga erupted, jailed for an assault 14 years ago. An accuser accused On August 20 sexual assault allegations are published against Italian actress Asia Argento, a leading #MeToo figure who has accused Weinstein of rape. Actor Jimmy Bennett alleges Argento assaulted him in 2013, when he was 17 and under the age of consent in California. Argento denies the claims but is dropped from the Italian version of the reality show "X Factor". She later admits to sex with Bennett but says "he literally jumped on me". Top US judge questioned On September 13 sexual misconduct claims go public against US President Donald Trump's nominee for a life seat on the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. He is eventually accused by at least three women of sexual misconduct in high school or at university. After dramatic testimony by one of Kavanaugh's alleged victims, Trump on September 29 orders a new FBI investigation. Ronaldo accused of rape On October 2 Las Vegas police say they have reopened an investigation into a 2009 rape accusation against Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. He labels as "fake news" the claims by former model Kathryn Mayorga.

The Weinstein Affair: 10 key moments in a global fallout

Hindi film actors are usually not known <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/harvey-weinstein-resigns-from-weinstein-company-board-22580">to be very aware of gender politics, with a number of them,</a> especially top women actors, scurrying for cover at the mention of the word feminism.

Actor Priyanka Chopra is <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/metoo-women-across-the-world-resonate-weinsteins-accusers-22516">one of those who </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/metoo-women-across-the-world-resonate-weinsteins-accusers-22516">have</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/metoo-women-across-the-world-resonate-weinsteins-accusers-22516"> tried to shrug off any association </a>with the dreaded &#39;F&#39; word. Her stint in Hollywood, however, seems to be doing her sense of gender dynamics some good.&nbsp;

In a conversation with Anne Fulenwider at the 2017 Marie Claire Power Trip, Chopra said that women were sexually harassed at the hands of powerful men everywhere.

Thirty-five-year-old Chopra&#39;s comments come in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment levelled by several well-known actresses against film mogul &nbsp;Harvey Weinstein. Chopra said she felt that people like Harvey Weinstein were not an anomaly in Hollywood.

Chopra, who has made a name for herself in the West with parts in series like Quantico and Baywatch, had on an earlier occasion made a faux pas while describing her show Quantico.

&quot;I don&#39;t think it (Quantico) is feminist but it&#39;s empowering. It&#39;s got very strong female characters, and I don&#39;t think it&#39;s a bra-burning feminist show where you are like, we hate men.&quot;

The actor said that the behaviour was about having control over people and not about sex, reported Marie Claire.

&quot;I don&#39;t think there&#39;s &#39;a&#39; Weinstein. I don&#39;t even think there&#39;s one Weinstein in Hollywood. There are a lot more men, and not just in India, but everywhere else. Just men trying to take away power (from women).

&quot;It is not about sex, it is about power. About putting a woman in &#39;her lane.&#39; For the longest time women have been told only one of us will survive. Only the best girl will get the job. But that just can&#39;t be tolerated anymore.&quot;&nbsp;

The &#39;Quantico&#39; star compared the film industry to a &quot;big boys&#39; club&quot;, where women always live with the fear that one wrong move can cost them their career.

&quot;In our business, if you don&#39;t stroke someone&#39;s ego or network, you&#39;re threatened that you&#39;ll not get that movie. Or this &#39;big boys club&#39; will get together and boycott you.

&quot;So, as a woman, you feel alone, that my work might get shattered because this club can just take that away. It&#39;s an isolating feeling. The easiest thing to take away from a woman is her work,&quot; she said.

Priyanka added women have been told that femininity is a weakness since time immemorial and there cannot be a bigger myth.

&quot;So what if I&#39;m in heels? So what if I wear a dress? We&#39;ve been told our femininity is our weakness, but it is not. We can be compassionate. We can be tough. When you open your mouth, you deliver,&quot; she said.

Recently, many Hollywood stars such as Lupita Nyong&#39;o, Lena Headey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne among others have accused Weinstein of sexually harassing them, with Rose McGowan claiming he raped her.

The 35-year-old actor said women are harassed at the hands of powerful men everywhere

Hindi film actors are usually not known to be very aware of gender politics, with a number of them, especially top women actors, scurrying for cover at the mention of the word feminism. Actor Priyanka Chopra is one of those who have tried to shrug off any association with the dreaded 'F' word. Her stint in Hollywood, however, seems to be doing her sense of gender dynamics some good. In a conversation with Anne Fulenwider at the 2017 Marie Claire Power Trip, Chopra said that women were sexually harassed at the hands of powerful men everywhere. Thirty-five-year-old Chopra's comments come in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment levelled by several well-known actresses against film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Chopra said she felt that people like Harvey Weinstein were not an anomaly in Hollywood. Chopra, who has made a name for herself in the West with parts in series like Quantico and Baywatch, had on an earlier occasion made a faux pas while describing her show Quantico. "I don't think it (Quantico) is feminist but it's empowering. It's got very strong female characters, and I don't think it's a bra-burning feminist show where you are like, we hate men." The actor said that the behaviour was about having control over people and not about sex, reported Marie Claire. "I don't think there's 'a' Weinstein. I don't even think there's one Weinstein in Hollywood. There are a lot more men, and not just in India, but everywhere else. Just men trying to take away power (from women). "It is not about sex, it is about power. About putting a woman in 'her lane.' For the longest time women have been told only one of us will survive. Only the best girl will get the job. But that just can't be tolerated anymore." The 'Quantico' star compared the film industry to a "big boys' club", where women always live with the fear that one wrong move can cost them their career. "In our business, if you don't stroke someone's ego or network, you're threatened that you'll not get that movie. Or this 'big boys club' will get together and boycott you. "So, as a woman, you feel alone, that my work might get shattered because this club can just take that away. It's an isolating feeling. The easiest thing to take away from a woman is her work," she said. Priyanka added women have been told that femininity is a weakness since time immemorial and there cannot be a bigger myth. "So what if I'm in heels? So what if I wear a dress? We've been told our femininity is our weakness, but it is not. We can be compassionate. We can be tough. When you open your mouth, you deliver," she said. Recently, many Hollywood stars such as Lupita Nyong'o, Lena Headey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne among others have accused Weinstein of sexually harassing them, with Rose McGowan claiming he raped her.

There are many Harvey Weinsteins in Hollywood: Priyanka Chopra

French actress Lea Seydoux&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;became the latest in a string of female Hollywood stars speaking out to<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/hollywood-mogul-harvey-weinstein-fired-after-sexual-harassment-claims-21149" target="_blank"> accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.</a>

Writing in the Guardian, Seydoux claimed &quot;everyone&quot; in Hollywood knew <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/hollywood-mogul-weinstein-accused-of-rape-21257" target="_blank">&quot;what Harvey was up to.&quot;&nbsp;</a>

&quot;That&#39;s the most disgusting thing,&quot; she wrote.

&quot;It&#39;s unbelievable that he&#39;s been able to act like this for decades and still keep his career.&quot;

Seydoux, who was awarded the Palme d&#39;Or at the Cannes film festival in 2013 for her performance in &quot;Blue Is the Warmest Color,&quot; said she herself was harassed after meeting Weinstein for drinks in the lobby of a hotel.

&quot;He acted as if he were considering me for a role. But I knew that was bullshit,&quot; she wrote.

Weinstein then invited her to his room, she said, where he &quot;jumped on her&quot; and tried to kiss her after his assistant left.

&quot;It was hard to say no (to the invitation) because he&#39;s so powerful. All the girls are scared of him,&quot; she said.

&quot;I had to defend myself. He&#39;s big and fat, so I had to be forceful to resist him. I left his room, thoroughly disgusted. I wasn&#39;t afraid of him, though. Because I knew what kind of man he was all along.&quot;

Seydoux, 32, also accused Weinstein of making sexist comments to her over the years -- such as telling her she should lose weight.

&quot;He also doesn&#39;t take no for an answer,&quot; she wrote.&nbsp;

&quot;I once went with him to a restaurant and when he couldn&#39;t get a table he got angry and said &#39;Do you know who I am? I am Harvey Weinstein.&#39; That&#39;s the kind of man he is.&quot;

The actress also told of several other directors she worked with who would &quot;abuse their positions&quot; - insisting such behavior is &quot;very common&quot; in the industry.

Seydoux, who began her career in French cinema before breaking into Hollywood, said one director she worked with told her he wanted to have sex with her, and another tried to kiss her.

Meanwhile, she claimed another would &quot;film very long sex scenes that lasted days&quot; -- repeatedly replaying them &quot;in a kind of stupor.&quot;

&quot;If you&#39;re a woman working in the film industry, you have to fight because it is a very misogynistic world,&quot; she warned, adding, &quot;only truth and justice can bring us forward.&quot;

Weinstein was fired&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;from his own film studio, three days after a New York Times report alleged he had preyed on young women hoping to break into the industry.&nbsp;

Since the bombshell report, The Times, as well as various entertainment media, reported his victims included Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Rosanna Arquette and French actress Judith Godreche.

Earlier&nbsp;Wednesday, British model, and actress Cara Delevingne reported a similar experience to Seydoux&#39;s, accusing Weinstein of attempting to kiss her after inviting her to his hotel room.

'That's the most disgusting thing,' actress Lea Seydoux wrote

French actress Lea Seydoux Wednesday became the latest in a string of female Hollywood stars speaking out to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Writing in the Guardian, Seydoux claimed "everyone" in Hollywood knew "what Harvey was up to." "That's the most disgusting thing," she wrote. "It's unbelievable that he's been able to act like this for decades and still keep his career." Seydoux, who was awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival in 2013 for her performance in "Blue Is the Warmest Color," said she herself was harassed after meeting Weinstein for drinks in the lobby of a hotel. "He acted as if he were considering me for a role. But I knew that was bullshit," she wrote. Weinstein then invited her to his room, she said, where he "jumped on her" and tried to kiss her after his assistant left. "It was hard to say no (to the invitation) because he's so powerful. All the girls are scared of him," she said. "I had to defend myself. He's big and fat, so I had to be forceful to resist him. I left his room, thoroughly disgusted. I wasn't afraid of him, though. Because I knew what kind of man he was all along." Seydoux, 32, also accused Weinstein of making sexist comments to her over the years -- such as telling her she should lose weight. "He also doesn't take no for an answer," she wrote. "I once went with him to a restaurant and when he couldn't get a table he got angry and said 'Do you know who I am? I am Harvey Weinstein.' That's the kind of man he is." The actress also told of several other directors she worked with who would "abuse their positions" - insisting such behavior is "very common" in the industry. Seydoux, who began her career in French cinema before breaking into Hollywood, said one director she worked with told her he wanted to have sex with her, and another tried to kiss her. Meanwhile, she claimed another would "film very long sex scenes that lasted days" -- repeatedly replaying them "in a kind of stupor." "If you're a woman working in the film industry, you have to fight because it is a very misogynistic world," she warned, adding, "only truth and justice can bring us forward." Weinstein was fired Sunday from his own film studio, three days after a New York Times report alleged he had preyed on young women hoping to break into the industry. Since the bombshell report, The Times, as well as various entertainment media, reported his victims included Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Rosanna Arquette and French actress Judith Godreche. Earlier Wednesday, British model, and actress Cara Delevingne reported a similar experience to Seydoux's, accusing Weinstein of attempting to kiss her after inviting her to his hotel room.

'Everyone' knew about Weinstein: Actress