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Harvey Weinstein, center, leaves with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman, right, after posting bail at Manhattan's Criminal Court, Friday, May 25, 2018, in New York (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
June 4, 2018, 7:00 am
Lawyer fights for Harvey Weinstein, in court and out
Saving unpopular clients in impossible situations is something of a specialty for Orthodox Jewish attorney Ben Brafman
By Tom Hays and Jennifer Peltz
Haim Ramon in the Knesset in 2010. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 31, 2018, 1:03 pm
Former minister convicted of indecent act vows to sue if called ‘sex offender’
Haim Ramon, convicted in 2007 of forcing kiss on young soldier, rejects bid by 'extremist feminist group' to stop him from lecturing next year at Tel Aviv University
By Sue Surkes
Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the Academy Awards on March 2, 2014 (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
May 25, 2018, 2:10 am
Accused Hollywood mogul Weinstein to surrender, face charges
Producer at center of #MeToo campaign to turn self in to authorities Friday, expected to be indicted for first time over sexual assault allegations
By AP
In this May 2, 2018 photo, director Roman Polanski appears at an international film festival, where he promoted his latest film, 'Based on a True Story,' in Krakow, Poland. (AP Photo)
May 9, 2018, 6:46 pm
Roman Polanski calls #MeToo movement ‘collective hysteria’
Filmmaker, who was convicted for having unlawful sex with a minor, slams wave of allegations of sexual misconduct as 'total hypocrisy'
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA
Ariel Sabban Cohen, President of the Delegation of Argentine Jewish Associations. (YouTube/VIS A VIS)
May 6, 2018, 11:46 pm
Argentine Jewish leader asked to resign over claims of improper sexual conduct
Ariel Cohen Sabban accused by actress Esmeralda Mitre of inappropriate advances, seeking donations; allegations came after she downplayed number of Holocaust victims
By JTA
In this file photo from January 8, 2017, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
May 1, 2018, 6:31 am
Ashley Judd sues disgraced Weinstein for blacklisting her with ‘smear’
Actress says that after she rejected the producer's sexual advances, he ruined her chance to be cast in the 'Lord of the Rings' series
By AFP
Illustrative image of a prisoner behind bars. (sakhorn38/iStock via Getty images)
April 23, 2018, 12:53 pm
Ex-official in PM’s office said jailed under false name for sex offenses
Convict reportedly served in a 'sensitive' position; case said to be 'extreme and unusual, and revealing details could endanger his life
By TOI staff
Danny Biton, father of Israeli singer Eyal Golan, in the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on April 19, 2015. Biton was convicted for sexual offenses. (Photo credit: Flash90)
April 11, 2018, 7:39 pm
Singer Eyal Golan’s father arrested, suspected of kissing woman against her will
Danny Biton, 67, has served two years in jail for procuring minors for prostitution
By TOI staff
The headquarters of the Israel Police's Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit in Lod. (Flash90)
April 9, 2018, 12:53 pm
16 nabbed, among them senior public servants, for alleged corruption
One official reportedly close to finance minister, another suspected of multiple sexual offenses
By TOI staff
Harvey Weinstein speaking at National Geographic’s Further Front Event at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, April 19, 2017. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for National Geographic)
March 21, 2018, 7:57 pm
Weinstein company releases employees from nondisclosure agreements
In bankruptcy filing, production firm revokes limits on anyone 'who suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct' by Hollywood mogul
By JTA
Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine conducts the symphony on its opening night performance at Tanglewood in Lenox., Massachusetts on July 7, 2006. (AP/Michael Dwyer)
March 12, 2018, 11:50 pm
Met Opera sacks James Levine after abuse probe
Opera house says it has found 'credible evidence' that legendary conductor sexually abused younger musicians
By AFP
US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he walks to Marine One prior to departure from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, February 16, 2018, as he travels to Florida for the weekend. ( AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB)
February 17, 2018, 1:29 am
Second woman alleges Trump affair — and cover-up
The New Yorker obtains notes from former playmate Karen McDougal about alleged 9-month relationship; Trump spokesperson denies 'fake news'
By AFP
In this file photo taken on January 12, 2014 actress Uma Thurman arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP)
February 3, 2018, 11:09 pm
Uma Thurman breaks silence, says Harvey Weinstein attacked her too
'Pulp Fiction' star says producer pushed her down, tried to shove himself onto her, before exposing himself, also threatened her career
By AFP
Producer Harvey Weinstein in New York, November 23, 2011 (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)
February 3, 2018, 1:18 am
UK film academy ousts Harvey Weinstein over sex abuse claims
BAFTA says allegations against disgraced Hollywood producer 'completely unacceptable and incompatible' with its values
By AP
This file photo from March 15, 2016, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
February 2, 2018, 5:48 pm
Iowa U to drop Steve Wynn’s name from building after sexual misconduct charges
Casino operator last month stepped down from his position as Republican National Committee finance chairman over scandal
By JTA
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