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Film Academy expels Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski

sudshr47 May 3, 2018

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has removed both Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski following Cosby’s conviction of sexual assault. 

“The Board continues to encourage ethical standards that require members to uphold the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity,” an official statement read.

The expulsion comes after the Academy was swift to take action against Harvey Weinstein in 2017 after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment. Woody Allen remains a member despite outstanding allegations, among others.

Cosby was found guilty on three counts of aggravated indecent assault, while Polanski was found guilty of unlawful intercourse with a minor in 1978 (he won Best Director in 2003). Read more…

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Kevin Spacey sexual assault allegation being reviewed by Los Angeles prosecutors

sudshr47 April 12, 2018

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A sexual assault case against House of Cards actor Kevin Spacey is being reviewed by Los Angeles County prosecutors.

The ‎Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to Mashable that a case involving Spacey was presented by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to prosecutors on April 5. It is under review.

The case was opened back in December 2017, and according to an LASD statement reported by CNN, refers to “events” from October 1992, taking place in West Hollywood, California. A male adult is reportedly involved, according to the statement. Read more…

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Aly Raisman says blaming leotards for sexual abuse is victim-shaming

sudshr47 March 27, 2018

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Aly Raisman is tired of victim-shaming over clothing choices. 

The U.S. Olympic gymnast tweeted on Sunday that “Leotards r not the problem,” calling out critics of the gymnastics uniform for victim-shaming and “implying survivors should feel it’s their fault.” 

Raisman, an outspoken activist for survivors of sexual assault, also called out enablers of abuse against children and young people, saying, “The real problem is the pedophiles out there and the adults who enable them.”

I was recently asked if gymnasts should continue wearing leotards. Leotards r not the problem. The problem is the many pedophiles out there & the adults who enable them. By saying clothing is part of the issue, u are victim shaming/implying survivors should feel it’s their fault.

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) March 25, 2018 Read more…

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Terry Crews hasn’t heard from ‘Expendables’ co-stars following assault claims

sudshr47 March 16, 2018

Although Terry Crews has had plenty of support from the public following his own #MeToo moment, making accusations of sexual assault last year, he’s still waiting on a few phone calls.
To recap, Crews accused William Morris Endeavour agent Adam Venit…

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Men in Hollywood launch campaign to support sexual assault survivors

sudshr47 March 2, 2018

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The #MeToo movement has felt relatively one-sided, as many of the women in Hollywood took initiative and risked everything, whether by telling their stories or helping to launch the Time’s Up campaign. Meanwhile, apart from a few notable exceptions, most of the men in Hollywood stuck to providing hottakes on what the “real” issues are — or wearing a pin. 

Until now.

In an open letter published by Deadline and signed by producers, writers, activist groups, and actors like David Schwimmer and David Arquette, men in Hollywood launched their own hashtagged campaign: #AskMoreOfHim.

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Watch Funny Or Die’s uncomfortable #MeToo PSA starring Evan Rachel Wood

sudshr47 February 27, 2018

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Funny Or Die has released a #MeToo-inspired PSA, that’s intensely uncomfortable.

Starring Westworld‘s Evan Rachel Wood, Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Kelly Marie Tran, Tony nominee Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and a voice-over from Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany, the video attempts to engage with the #MeToo campaign against systemic sexual abuse in Hollywood.

Using a Guess Who game. Yeah. Featuring game “characters” Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Terry Richardson, Kevin Spacey, Louis CK, and numerous other men who have been accused of sexual assault, harassment, and misconduct.

It seems flippant but it’s a genuine PSA, directed by an all-female crew and calling for people to join Rise, a national civil rights nonprofit working to implement a Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. Wood testifies with Rise on behalf of sexual assault survivors in Capitol Hill on Feb. 27 — hence the timing of the skit. Read more…

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These t-shirts feature 50 ways real women have said ‘no’ and been ignored

sudshr47 February 26, 2018

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50 t-shirts. 50 shades. 50 ways women have said “no” and been ignored.

Following month after month of sexual misconduct accusations around the globe, two young Australian women have launched an international campaign against harassment and abuse. 

Dubbed “50 Shades of No,” the campaign particularly targets the issue of consent, and features 50 t-shirts emblazoned with things real women have said to avoid sexual encounters.

“These 50 shirts feature real verbal and nonverbal signals real women gave in moments when they tried to say ‘no’,” reads the campaign brief. “All of which were ignored.” Read more…

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These t-shirts feature 50 ways real women have said ‘no’ and been ignored

sudshr47 February 26, 2018

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50 t-shirts. 50 shades. 50 ways women have said “no” and been ignored.

Following month after month of sexual misconduct accusations around the globe, two young Australian women have launched an international campaign against harassment and abuse. 

Dubbed “50 Shades of No,” the campaign particularly targets the issue of consent, and features 50 t-shirts emblazoned with things real women have said to avoid sexual encounters.

“These 50 shirts feature real verbal and nonverbal signals real women gave in moments when they tried to say ‘no’,” reads the campaign brief. “All of which were ignored.” Read more…

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Harvey Weinstein apologizes for using Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence as legal shields

sudshr47 February 22, 2018

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein indirectly apologized to Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence for using their names and their words in an attempt to stop a class action lawsuit against himself after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct b…

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says mogul’s behavior had ‘no criminality’

sudshr47 February 12, 2018

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Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein’s attorney says there was “no criminality” in his client’s behavior, according to a new statement.

Issued Sunday and first published by Deadline, Weinstein’s attorney Ben Brafman responded to the civil rights lawsuit now filed against Weinstein, his brother Bob, and The Weinstein Company by NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

According to Reuters, Schneiderman claims the company’s board and executives failed to adequately protect employees from Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, including rape, by over 70 women. Weinstein has constantly denied anything non-consensual happened. Read more…

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Quentin Tarantino apologizes to Roman Polanski victim: ‘I realize how wrong I was’

sudshr47 February 8, 2018

Quentin Tarantino has been in hot water this week for many reasons, most recently a resurfaced interview from 2003 with Howard Stern in which he said Roman Polanski’s rape victim “wanted it.” After a day of online fury, he notes he did reach out to P…

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