New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ‘s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
Mike Bloomberg suspended his presidential campaign, me too Movement creator Tarana Burke visited St. Thomas, and Supreme Court takes up the first major abortion case in the Trump era. Studio Producer Samantha HoangLong has today’s News in :90.
After two and a half years, me too Movement creator Tarana Burke says people have forgotten what the movement is about. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Celebrities have a platform unlike other people in our society. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that because celebrities have millions of followers on social media, they have a much greater impact on audiences and need to use their attention for positive advocacy.
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that the culture around sexual assault perpetrators and their victims needs to change.
