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  • Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

    Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation


    Representative Nancy Mace, the South Carolina Republican who in recent weeks has floated a run for governor, on Monday night accused her former fiancé and three other men of having drugged and raped her and other women, and of filming and taking lewd photographs of women and underage girls without their consent.

    In a stunningly graphic speech on the House floor that had little precedent, Ms. Mace said the men, whom she named and displayed photographs of on a placard where lawmakers more typically display charts and graphs on policy issues, were involved in the “premeditated, calculated exploitation of innocent women and girls in my district.”

    “You’ve booked yourself a one-way ticket to hell,” she said, referring to the men directly at one point in a speech that lasted close to an hour. “It is nonstop. There are no connections. So I and all of your victims can watch you rot into eternity.”

    On the floor of the House, Ms. Mace was protected by the speech and debate clause, even as she accused the men of repeatedly assaulting incapacitated women and filming it. She offered no evidence to support the accusations, although she said she had plenty of such material.

    She refused to answer any follow-up questions from reporters outside the Capitol on Monday night and did not respond to a separate request to provide corroboration. The New York Times has not independently verified any of the allegations.

    In a statement not long after Ms. Mace finished speaking, Patrick Bryant, the former fiancé whom she accused by name, denied her account.

    “I categorically deny these allegations.,” he said. “I take this matter seriously and will cooperate fully with any necessary legal processes to clear my name.”

    Ms. Mace has long made her personal trauma part of her political brand. In the past, she has shared the story of being molested at a swimming pool when she was 14 and said that for years she blamed herself, because she had been wearing a two-piece bathing suit. She said she was raped when she was 16, leading her to drop out of high school, before pulling herself out of a downward spiral and becoming the first woman to graduate from the military college the Citadel.

    Ms. Mace has tried to position herself as the ultimate defender of women’s rights, even as she has expressed unequivocal support for President Trump, who has been found liable for sexual abuse, and a cabinet member who has been dogged by an accusation of sexual assault that he has denied. In recent weeks, Ms. Mace has made a campaign out of her measure to bar transgender individuals from using women’s restrooms and changing rooms in the Capitol complex.

    A onetime moderate who has made a full-bore turn to Trumpism as she has tried to game out her own political future in a tribal party, Ms. Mace has been vocal in recent weeks about her interest in running for governor in her state.

    So has Alan Wilson, the South Carolina attorney general, whom she targeted in her speech on Monday as a “do-nothing attorney general” and accused of treating women who came forward like criminals.

    “During the last year, as I turned everything over to law enforcement, I was told I, as a victim, would be investigated,” she said.

    A spokeswoman for Mr. Wilson, Jaqueline Lane, said that Ms. Mace’s statements regarding the conduct of the attorney general were “categorically false.”

    “At this time, our office has not received any reports or requests for assistance from any law enforcement or prosecution agencies regarding these matters,” said Ms. Lane, who added that neither Mr. Wilson nor anyone in his office had heard of Ms. Mace’s allegations until she spoke out on Monday night.

    She said that while Ms. Mace and Mr. Wilson had been at multiple events together over the last six months and the congresswoman had the attorney general’s cellphone number, “not once has she approached or reached out to him regarding any of her concerns.”

    On the House floor, Ms. Mace said that on her last night with her former fiancé, he “physically assaulted me,” leaving a permanent mark on her body. Before that, she said, she had found about a dozen compromising photos of underage girls on his phone, as well as more than 10,000 videos documenting assaults of other women who appeared to be incapacitated at the time, and graphic images of women that appeared to have been recorded surreptitiously.

    She was shocked, she said, to zoom in on one of the videos and discover that she was one of the women who had been filmed nude, without her consent.

    Ms. Mace gave her speech in a mostly empty chamber after House votes. But three female Republican lawmakers, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Victoria Spartz of Indiana, sat behind her in solidarity.



    In a shocking turn of events, Representative Mace took to the House floor today to deliver a powerful speech accusing several members of Congress of rape and sexual predation. With a trembling voice and tears in her eyes, Mace detailed the harrowing experiences of victims who had come forward to share their stories with her.

    She called for a full investigation into the allegations and urged her colleagues to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Mace emphasized the importance of creating a safe and respectful work environment for all members of Congress and their staff.

    The room fell silent as Mace concluded her speech, leaving a palpable sense of unease and anger in the air. The gravity of her accusations reverberated throughout the Capitol, sparking a national conversation about the pervasive culture of abuse and harassment in politics.

    As the dust settles and the fallout from Mace’s speech continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fight against sexual misconduct in the halls of power is far from over. It is up to all of us to stand up, speak out, and demand justice for the victims of these heinous crimes.

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  • Neil Gaiman Hit with Rape & Trafficking Lawsuits; Spouse Also Named


    After months of horrific allegations of sexual misconduct, The Sandman creator Neil Gaiman has been taken to court in a trio of states on allegations of rape, human trafficking and more by a former New Zealand nanny of his and musician Amanda Palmer’s son.

    “This claim arises out of Defendant Neil Gaiman’s sexual abuse of Plaintiff, and his wife Amanda Palmer’s role in procuring and presenting Plaintiff to Gaiman for such abuse,” states a rape and human trafficking complaint filed in federal court Monday in Wisconsin by Scarlett Pavlovich. “Gaiman has a decades-long history of sexual misconduct consistent with the actions that will be described in the following paragraphs,” the 28-page nine claim action adds, with vivid detail including a sodomy rape of “slave” Pavlovich by Gaiman just three years ago.

    Seeking at least $1 million and a jury trial, the case’s details align with the deeply researched New York Magazine  “There Is No Safe Word”piece by Lila Shapiro from earlier this year and the allegations made by Pavlovich and seven different women against Gaiman. That New York Magazine article drew from Tortoise Media’s six-part podcast Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman from last summer.

    In a January 14 blog post, after the Shapiro penned piece came out, Gaiman wrote: “As I reflect on my past – and as I re-review everything that actually happened as opposed to what is being alleged – I don’t accept there was any abuse. To repeat, I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.”

    Having said that, the no longer CAA-repped Gaiman recently has been dropped by his UK agent Casarotto Ramsay & Associates’ client list, as my colleague Jake Kanter exclusively reported last week. Additionally, Anansi Boys publisher Dark Horse Comics has dropped the once-acclaimed scribe, and a UK stage production of Coraline was canceled in the last days of January. As allegations against Gaiman grew, Season 3 of Amazon Prime Video‘s Good Omens was scaled back to a 90-minute episode and Disney paused production on its big screen adaptation of The Graveyard Book.

    RELATED: Dark Horse Comics Drops Neil Gaiman Following Sexual Assault Allegations; Cancels ‘Anansi Boys’ Comics

    On January 31, Netflix revealed that the upcoming second season of the much viewed The Sandman will be the last, with a proposed Season 3 now DOA.

    Dresden Dolls co-founder Palmer, who separated from Gaiman during the pandemic and her and their son’s lockdown in New Zealand, and said in November 2022 that the couple were divorcing after more than a decade of marriage. To that, Palmer posted this on her usually active Instagram page three weeks ago as the allegations against the Good Omens showrunner intensified:

    Along with the midwestern state, where American Gods author and TV series EP Gaiman has a home, filings were submitted in New York, and Massachusetts by Pavlovich’s NYC-based Kamerman Uncyk Soniker & Klein P.C. lawyers with Palmer as the defendant.

    Pavlovich and her attorneys claim that Palmer knew how vulnerable the plaintiff was mentally and economically and essentially led her into the lion’s den.

    “Palmer was sufficiently aware that Gaiman was likely to target Scarlett, that she warned Gaiman to stay away from Scarlett before she brought Scarlett to Gaiman’s house as a babysitter,” the Empire State and New England state filings declare of the initial encounters with the openly open marriage Gaimans in the southwestern Pacific Ocean country and the early 2022 job offer. “Yet Palmer never warned Scarlett of the known danger posed by Gaiman. Had Palmer warned Scarlett of the known danger posed by Gaiman, Scarlett would never have agreed to babysit Palmer’s child at Gaiman’s house.”

    In that context, the reasoning behind the multi-state filing is all about residency.

    “Upon information and belief, jurisdiction over Palmer is appropriate in either New York or Massachusetts, and Palmer may consent to jurisdiction in Wisconsin. Given the uncertainty regarding Palmer’s state of residence, Plaintiff is simultaneously filing actions against Palmer in the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York and the District of Massachusetts and will proceed against Palmer only in the district of her choosing.” 

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    In shocking news, acclaimed author Neil Gaiman has been hit with rape and trafficking lawsuits, with his spouse also named in the legal action. The allegations against Gaiman have sent shockwaves through the literary world, as fans grapple with the disturbing accusations against the beloved writer.

    The details of the lawsuits have not been made public, but the claims against Gaiman and his spouse are sure to have far-reaching consequences for their careers and reputations. As more information comes to light, the full extent of the allegations and their impact on Gaiman’s work and legacy remains to be seen.

    Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • Jay Z Wants Lawyer Fined Over Lawsuit Accusing Him and Diddy of Rape


    • Jay-Z is seeking sanctions over a “Jane Doe” lawsuit that accuses him and Diddy of rape.
    • He wants the case dismissed and the Doe’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, to pay a cash fine.
    • The lawsuit alleges Jay-Z and Diddy raped the 13-year-old Doe after the 2000 VMA awards.

    Rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is fighting back against a lawsuit that alleges he and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a 13-year-old girl during a Video Music Awards after-party in 2000.

    In a legal filing Wednesday, the music entrepreneur asks a federal judge in Manhattan to dismiss the lawsuit and order monetary sanctions against Tony Buzbee, the Texas attorney who sued over the alleged incident in October.

    The rape claim suffers from “substantial inaccuracies” which should have led Buzbee to drop the lawsuit, Carter’s filing says.

    Those include woman’s father telling NBC News he had no memory of picking his distraught young daughter up from the after-party and driving her home as described in the lawsuit.

    “It strains credulity,” Carter’s filing says, “that a father — impelled to jump into his car in the middle of the night to undertake a minimum 10-hour round trip to pick up his 13-year-old daughter at a random gas station—would forget the entire episode.”

    Buzbee has also been unable to explain why the Alabama woman who filed the suit, now in her late-30s, told NBC News in December that she had a conversation at the after-party with rapper Benji Madden, whose distinctive “The Last Supper” tattoo she described to the network. Madden later told NBC that he was touring the Midwest during the VMAs that year.

    Combs and Carter have both denied the sexual assault.

    “A single, initial media interview turned up glaring problems that counsel had either ignored or never investigated,” Wednesday’s Carter filing, drafted by Manhattan attorney Alex Spiro, complains.

    In court filings, Buzbee has dismissed both inconsistencies as unsurprising memory lapses.

    “Calling this a ‘memory lapse’ cannot obscure counsel’s lapses in investigating whether multi-decade-old recollections aligned with reality,” Carter’s filing says.

    “These factual discrepancies are neither isolated nor surprising. They result from Mr. Buzbee’s rush to launch allegations unhindered by mandatory diligence,” the filing says, asking the judge assigned to the lawsuit to impose unspecified cash damages and drop the lawsuit.

    Reached for comment Wednesday night, Buzbee said, “With every frantic filing the defense in this case grows more desperate. The rules apply equally to everyone, even those who wrongly think they are above the law. No one is above the law.”

    The original lawsuit was brought against Combs, his companies, and unnamed accomplices, including “Celebrity A.” Carter was identified as Celebrity A when the suit was amended December.

    Since then, Buzbee and Carter have traded barbs in public statements and court documents, including a previous filing by the rapper seeking dismissal and sanctions. Two weeks after Carter was named as “Celebrity A” in the revised lawsuit, Buzbee filed a new lawsuit accusing Carter’s Roc Nation of trying to intimidate his law firm and turn his plaintiffs against him.

    “This conduct was specifically targeted at our firm so we would not pursue cases related to the Diddy litigation,” Buzbee said at the time in a statement to Business Insider. “But, we will not be bullied or intimidated.”





    Jay Z filed a motion in court requesting for the lawyer representing the woman accusing him and Diddy of rape to be fined for filing a frivolous lawsuit. The lawsuit, which alleges that Jay Z and Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted the woman, has been vehemently denied by both artists.

    In the court documents, Jay Z’s legal team argues that the lawsuit is baseless and lacks any credible evidence to support the claims made by the woman. They go on to accuse the lawyer of filing the lawsuit as a publicity stunt and an attempt to tarnish the reputations of both Jay Z and Diddy.

    The motion for the lawyer to be fined comes as a response to what Jay Z and Diddy’s legal team see as a blatant abuse of the legal system. They are seeking to hold the lawyer accountable for what they believe to be a malicious attempt to defame their clients.

    As the legal battle continues, it remains to be seen whether the court will grant Jay Z’s motion for the lawyer to be fined. In the meantime, both Jay Z and Diddy continue to maintain their innocence and refute the allegations made against them.

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  • JAY-Z’s Latest Retaliatory Attack Against Tony Buzbee For Rape Lawsuit Claims He “Got Basic Facts Wrong”


    In a year where Diddy was public enemy No. 1 for his allegations, lawsuits, and eventual arrest, JAY-Z also found himself in the mix via a rape lawsuit filed in December 2024. The 55-year-old rapper has been hellbent on tearing down Tony Buzbee’s, the lawyer representing his alleged victim, credibility and he continued that this week.

    Earlier in January, Hov attempted to get his case dismissed and he recently filed a memo to add some more details. HipHopDX obtained documents where the Brooklyn rapper and his attorney Alex Spiro claimed that Buzbee “got basic facts wrong” in the case.

    Specifically, they say that the unnamed victim’s father confirmed that he had no recollection of the rape story playing out how she told it; Jane Doe originally said her father picked her up from a gas station, but he said the gas station in question would have been a 10-hour drive roundtrip. They also cited how she claimed she spoke with a celebrity that evening at the 2000 Video Music Awards, but said celebrity was not even in New York City at the time.

    “Mr. Carter seeks only to hold Mr. Buzbee to the ethical standards that constrain any responsible attorney who would solemnly sign his name to allegations in court,” Alex Spiro wrote. He is arguing that Tony Buzbee should be held liable for either not doing his due diligence, or having proper information and still going through with a false claim.

    Buzbee, however, claims that he ran a background check on Jane Doe and collaborated with a retired police detective to do thorough research on her. However, Spiro countered and said these claims were not enough. “[N]one of those individuals has even been named, let alone produced as a declarant,” he wrote. “Nor does the Opposition specify which ‘aspects’ of Plaintiff’s complaint were ‘fact-checked.’”

    Buzbee remains confident in the case, telling HipHopDX: “With every frantic filing the defense in this case grows more desperate. The rules apply equally to everyone, even those who wrongly think they are above the law. No one is above the law. The ‘basic fact’ that is obvious to everyone is that the defendant’s motion is frivolous.”

    JAY-Z was accused of raping a teenager alongside Diddy in 2000. She allegedly was transported to one of the Bad Boy founder’s after-parties by one of his limo drivers following the 2000 VMAs. Upon arrival, she signed what she believed to be an NDA and then allegedly had her drink spiked. She claims that the rappers then entered the room and Hov pinned her down and had sex with her while Puff and another celebrity watched.

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    In a recent turn of events, JAY-Z has fired back at Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the women accusing him of sexual assault, claiming that Buzbee has “got basic facts wrong” in his lawsuit against the rapper.

    In a statement released by JAY-Z’s legal team, they refuted Buzbee’s claims and stated that they are confident in their client’s innocence. The statement also accused Buzbee of using the lawsuit as a means of gaining publicity and tarnishing JAY-Z’s reputation.

    This latest retaliatory attack comes after Buzbee filed a lawsuit on behalf of multiple women who allege that JAY-Z sexually assaulted them. The lawsuit has garnered significant media attention and has raised questions about the rapper’s behavior.

    It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold, but one thing is for certain: JAY-Z is not backing down without a fight. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on rape charges in New York is set for April 15


    Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose sexual misconduct helped fuel the #MeToo movement, will face retrial in New York on rape charges on April 15, a judge announced Wednesday.

    Weinstein, 72, was convicted in 2020 in New York of the third-degree rape of one woman and a first-degree criminal sex act against another woman and sentenced to 23 years in prison. That conviction was overturned last April after a state appellate court, in a 4-3 decision, determined that the trial judge had erred by allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case.

    In September, a New York City grand jury indicted Weinstein on new charges.

    Judge Curtis Farber said Wednesday that Weinstein’s retrial will include a new allegation involving a woman who wasn’t in the original case. The woman alleges he forced oral sex on her at a Manhattan hotel in 2006.

    Weinstein is being held at the Rikers Island jail complex. He arrived in the Manhattan courtroom Wednesday in a wheelchair amid a litany of health issues. NBC News was first to report last year that he has chronic myeloid leukemia.

    During the court hearing, Weinstein pushed for an earlier trial date, citing his health.

    “I won’t be there for April,” he said. “I can’t wait for tomorrow. I can’t hold on anymore. I am holding on because I want justice … I want this to be over with.”

    Farber said he has another trial scheduled but would do his best to accommodate a date a week earlier if all parties agree. The judge also denied Weinstein’s attorney’s motion to dismiss the new indictment against him.

    A spokesperson for Weinstein said in a statement after the hearing that “Judge Farber demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, and we deeply appreciate his thoughtful consideration of Harvey’s condition and circumstances. We remain confident in a swift and efficient trial process and firmly believe that Harvey will be fully exonerated.”

    In addition to the New York case, Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault in 2022 in Los Angeles and sentenced to 16 years. Weinstein’s legal team is appealing that conviction.

    In all, more than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or harassment. He has repeatedly denied the claims, insisting the encounters in question were consensual.

    The charges against Weinstein were first reported in 2017 by The New York Times and The New Yorker. The articles inspired a wider reckoning in the entertainment and other high-profile industries.



    Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on rape charges in New York is set for April 15

    After a mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case in New York last year, a retrial has been scheduled for April 15. The former Hollywood producer is facing charges of rape and sexual assault stemming from allegations made by multiple women.

    Weinstein, once a powerful figure in the film industry, has been accused by numerous women of sexual misconduct and abuse over the years. The #MeToo movement brought many of these allegations to light, leading to his downfall and eventual arrest.

    The upcoming retrial is expected to be closely watched, as it will once again shine a spotlight on the issue of sexual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry. Weinstein’s defense team is likely to argue that the encounters were consensual, while the prosecution will present evidence of non-consensual behavior.

    As the trial date approaches, there is sure to be much speculation and media coverage surrounding Weinstein and the allegations against him. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile case.

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  • Harvey Weinstein begs for rape trial to be moved up, ‘can’t hold on anymore’ amid cancer battle


    Harvey Weinstein begged the court to push his trial date forward as he battles cancer.

    Judge Curtis J. Farber set Weinstein’s rape retrial for April 15 during Wednesday’s hearing. However, the disgraced entertainment mogul claimed he would not be here in April.

    “I’m asking and begging you to switch,” Weinstein told the judge in a rare direct address to the court. “I can’t hold on anymore. I’m holding on because I want justice for myself.”

    Weinstein told Judge Farber that he was given the “wrong pills” earlier Wednesday morning but “caught” the mistake at the “right moment.”

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    Harvey Weinstein begged the court for an earlier trial date due to his declining health as he battles cancer. (Jefferson Siegel/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

    “I am begging for you to move your date, so we can proceed with trial as quickly as possible, so I can get out of this hellhole,” he claimed. “There are so many people suffering in Rikers island. They don’t have the same mouthpiece. It’s a medieval situation. This is something that has to be stopped.”

    Farber told Weinstein and his lawyers he was trying to resolve and move the trial up, but as of now, April 15 is the date that works.

    “Judge Farber demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, and we deeply appreciate his thoughtful consideration of Harvey’s condition and circumstances,” Weinstein’s representative, Juda Engelmayer, told Fox News Digital in a statement. “He is literally batting for his life. We remain confident in a swift and efficient trial process and firmly believe that Harvey will be fully exonerated.”

    “I am begging for you to move your date, so we can proceed with trial as quickly as possible, so I can get out of this hellhole.”

    — Harvey Weinstein

    Former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been outspoken about the conditions at Rikers Island. (Timothy A. Clary/Pool Photo via AP)

    HARVEY WEINSTEIN RUSHED FROM PRISON TO HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY HEART SURGERY

    Harvey Weinstein appears in court for a hearing in his sexual assault case on Jan. 29. (Jefferson Siegel /The New York Times via AP, Pool)

    Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in December after receiving an “alarming blood test.” At the time, his rep confirmed the former film producer had been diagnosed with leukemia.

    “Mr. Weinstein, who is suffering from a number of illnesses, including leukemia, has been deprived the medical attention that someone in his medical state deserves, prisoner or not. In many ways, this mistreatment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment,” Engelmayer previously told Fox News Digital in a statement.

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    Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction was overturned in April 2024. (Scott Heins)

    Weinstein’s team has been adamant about his declining health in recent months, claiming he is “basically getting no treatment” for his various medical issues.

    “All I can tell you is he is not getting the treatment he deserves,” Weinstein’s lawyer, Arthur Aidala, said after a court hearing in July. “He needs some relief. We are very confident of the outcome of this trial… he will get acquitted. There is a lot of light at the end of the tunnel for Mr. Weinstein.”

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    Harvey Weinstein was originally convicted of criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape in 2020. (Getty Images)

    A New York appeals court overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction this past April, ordering a new trial in a stunning reversal of a landmark #MeToo case.

    In a 4-3 decision, the court found that Weinstein’s trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul’s charges.

    Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted in February 2020 of forcing oral sex on TV and film production assistant Mimi Haley in 2006 and third-degree rape of hairstylist Jessica Mann in 2013. He was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault from actor Annabella Sciorra’s allegations of rape in the 1990s. Weinstein has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex.

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    Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood producer currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, has reportedly begged for his upcoming rape trial to be moved up due to his deteriorating health.

    Weinstein, who is battling cancer, allegedly told his lawyers that he “can’t hold on anymore” and fears that he may not live to see the trial date. The trial, originally scheduled for May 2022, is now set to take place in September of this year.

    Weinstein’s legal team has argued that the delay in the trial is causing undue stress and suffering for their client, who is already in poor health. They are pushing for an expedited trial date in order to give Weinstein a chance to defend himself before it’s too late.

    However, many critics have pointed out that Weinstein’s health concerns should not take precedence over the need for justice to be served. The numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against him cannot be ignored, and his health should not be used as a way to delay or manipulate the legal process.

    As the trial date approaches, the public will be watching closely to see how the court handles Weinstein’s plea for an expedited trial and whether justice will be served for his victims.

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  • Hegseth Paid Woman Who Accused Him of Rape $50,000, Senator Says


    Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, admitted to paying $50,000 as part of a legal settlement with a woman who accused him of raping her in 2017, according to Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

    Ms. Warren, a Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, posted a document on the social media platform X on Thursday, which her spokeswoman said Friday was included in Mr. Hegseth’s answers to the senator’s written questions. The settlement’s existence had been documented before his confirmation hearing this month, but the amount had not been known publicly. The Associated Press reported earlier on the disclosure.

    “Mr. Hegseth, how much did you pay ‘Jane Doe’ as part of any non-disclosure agreement or other agreement related to this incident?” the document says. The answer: “$50,000.”

    Ms. Warren wrote in the post: “We can’t rush his vote and trust him with our national security.”

    Mr. Hegseth has said that the rape accusation was false and that he agreed to pay the woman to protect his job as a Fox News anchor, his family and his marriage to his third wife. The police investigated the allegation and referred the case to county prosecutors, who declined to file charges.

    The Senate is expected to vote on Mr. Hegseth’s nomination on Friday evening. On Thursday, the senators voted 51-49 to advance his nomination to a final vote. The vote was largely along party lines, but two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined with Democrats in voting against the advancement.

    Besides the rape allegation, Mr. Hegseth has been accused of years of alcohol abuse, which he has also denied. A former sister-in-law has also accused him of “abusive” behavior toward his second wife, who has denied any physical abuse.

    Republican senators have acknowledged that Mr. Hegseth is an unconventional pick to lead the Defense Department but say that he is qualified for the post.



    In a shocking revelation, it has been reported that Fox News host Pete Hegseth paid a woman $50,000 after she accused him of rape. According to Senator Richard Blumenthal, the payment was made in exchange for the woman’s silence.

    This disturbing news raises serious questions about Hegseth’s character and integrity. It is deeply troubling that someone in a position of power and influence would resort to such tactics to cover up allegations of sexual assault.

    The fact that this information has come to light only underscores the need for accountability and transparency in cases of sexual misconduct. It is essential that all allegations of rape and assault are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated, regardless of the perpetrator’s status or reputation.

    As this story continues to unfold, it is crucial that we hold individuals like Pete Hegseth accountable for their actions and ensure that survivors of sexual violence are given the support and justice they deserve.

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  • Marilyn Manson Will Not Face Rape, Sex Abuse Charges, Says Los Angeles DA


    Shock rocker Marilyn Manson will not face charges on domestic abuse and sexual assault, prosecutors announced Friday after a four-year investigation into allegations about Manson’s conduct.

    “We have determined that allegations of domestic violence fall outside of the statute of limitations, and we cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Friday, Jan. 24.

    It was not clear whose allegations and what conduct the investigation centered. But Manson, born Brian Warner, has faced several allegations of sexual misconduct, including from ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood and Game of Thrones actress Esme Bianco, who have accused Manson of sexual assault and abuse.

    “We recognize and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experiences, and we thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation,” Hochman wrote.

    “While we are unable to bring charges in this matter, we recognize that the strong advocacy of the women involved has helped bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault.”

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    In 2021, authorities began investigating alleged incidents between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood, where Manson lived.

    Despite the outcome of this case, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it remains “fully committed to seeking justice for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault whenever legally possible. We encourage anyone experiencing abuse to seek support and make a report to law enforcement as quickly as possible.

    Manson’s attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.



    In a recent development, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has announced that Marilyn Manson will not be facing rape or sexual abuse charges despite multiple women coming forward with allegations against the musician. The decision comes after a thorough investigation into the claims made against Manson.

    While Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, has faced backlash and consequences in the industry following the allegations, it appears that he will not be facing criminal charges at this time. The decision has sparked mixed reactions from fans and critics alike, with some arguing that justice has not been served while others believe that Manson should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

    It remains to be seen how this development will impact Manson’s career moving forward, but for now, it seems that he has avoided legal repercussions in relation to the allegations made against him.

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  • Marilyn Manson won’t be charged in rape, domestic violence cases


    Marilyn Manson will not face criminal charges in a series of sexual assault and domestic violence allegations, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Friday.

    The musician, whose real name is Brian Warner, had been under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department since 2021 after several women came forward to accuse him of rape and abuse. His accusers included “Westworld” actress Evan Rachel Wood and “Game of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco.

    Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said in a statement Friday that the statute of limitations had run out on the domestic violence allegations and that prosecutors did not believe they could prove the rape charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

    “We recognize and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experiences, and we thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation,” Hochman said in a statement. “While we are unable to bring charges in this matter, we recognize that the strong advocacy of the women involved has helped bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault.”

    The district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to a request for further details on the decision. Warner’s attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.

    Allegations against Warner first surfaced in 2021 after Bianco sued Manson, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery and human trafficking. The two settled Bianco’s lawsuit in 2023. The same year, Manson settled a suit with an anonymous Jane Doe that also alleged rape.

    Wood, who was in a romantic relationship with Warner for years, has levied perhaps the most detailed allegations against Warner, claiming the singer first assaulted her during a simulated sex scene on a music video shoot in 2007 and then proceeded to “groom” her for years.

    A former assistant, Ashley Waters, also sued Manson, alleging harassment and assault.

    L.A. County Sheriff’s Department investigators raided Manson’s mansion in 2021 and presented a case to the district attorney’s office in 2022. The victims grew frustrated as years went by without a filing decision, and Bianco and Hochman held a press conference lambasting former Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s handling of the case last year.

    “Almost four years ago, I did what victims of rape are ‘supposed’ to do — I went to the police,” Bianco said in a statement issued by Hochman’s campaign last year. “Despite a thorough investigation and hundreds of pieces of evidence being submitted to the District Attorney’s office, I am still waiting for justice. In the meantime, I have received death threats, while my abuser continues to perform publicly.”

    Gascón said last October that “new evidence” had come forward in the case but did not detail what it was.

    Hochman did not immediately respond to a question about the past campaign event.



    Recently, it has been reported that Marilyn Manson will not be charged in the rape and domestic violence cases brought against him. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has declined to pursue charges due to insufficient evidence.

    This news comes as a relief to Manson and his fans, who have stood by him throughout the allegations. While the singer has faced backlash and backlash in the wake of the accusations, it seems that he will not be facing legal consequences at this time.

    However, it is important to remember that this decision does not necessarily mean that Manson is innocent. It simply means that there is not enough evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    As always, it is crucial to support and believe survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. It is important to continue to hold abusers accountable for their actions and to create a safe and supportive environment for survivors to come forward.

    Let us continue to stand with survivors and work towards a world where all forms of abuse and violence are taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

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  • Doctor accused of assaulting women at clinic in Framingham, Massachusetts, faces rape charges


    A Massachusetts doctor, who practiced at several locations including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, faced rape charges Friday.Dr. Derrick Todd was indicted on two counts of rape involving women who were his patients, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.Authorities said the alleged incidents happened between December 2022 and June 2023 during medical examinations at Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham.Todd surrendered to police in Framingham after he was indicted and was arraigned Friday in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn. He plead not guilty to the charges and his bail was set at $10,000.Additionally, he was ordered to not practice medicine and to relinquish all his medical licenses.His defense attorney said he is not practicing under an agreement with the state medical board while it investigates.However, he is working as a medical consultant, but without patients.Todd was already facing several civil lawsuits, including class action suits. At the time, his lawyer said those lawsuits were without merit.The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office said cases involving Todd are still under investigation.Todd resigned from Brigham and Women’s in 2023, as the hospital was moving to fire him after an internal investigation. The hospital released a statement regarding Todd’s indictment on Thursday.”We appreciate the attention the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement have given to this case,” the statement said.”We first reported Dr. Todd to law enforcement during our investigation, following the receipt of two anonymous complaints, and we continued to work closely with them throughout their investigation. We also reached out to patients who were seen by Dr. Todd and offered extensive support for follow-up medical care, as well as assistance if they wanted to report their experience to law enforcement.”We take our duty to care for our patients and keep them safe extremely seriously. We are deeply distressed to learn of the depth and breadth of harm that Dr. Todd is accused of having caused. We will continue to provide support and respond to our patients’ needs during this challenging time. We recognize the incredible courage it has taken for all patients who have come forward to ensure that this conduct was exposed.”NewsCenter 5 reached out to his attorney, who declined to comment.

    A Massachusetts doctor, who practiced at several locations including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, faced rape charges Friday.

    Dr. Derrick Todd was indicted on two counts of rape involving women who were his patients, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

    Authorities said the alleged incidents happened between December 2022 and June 2023 during medical examinations at Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham.

    Todd surrendered to police in Framingham after he was indicted and was arraigned Friday in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn.

    He plead not guilty to the charges and his bail was set at $10,000.

    Additionally, he was ordered to not practice medicine and to relinquish all his medical licenses.

    His defense attorney said he is not practicing under an agreement with the state medical board while it investigates.

    However, he is working as a medical consultant, but without patients.

    Todd was already facing several civil lawsuits, including class action suits. At the time, his lawyer said those lawsuits were without merit.

    The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office said cases involving Todd are still under investigation.

    Todd resigned from Brigham and Women’s in 2023, as the hospital was moving to fire him after an internal investigation.

    The hospital released a statement regarding Todd’s indictment on Thursday.

    “We appreciate the attention the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement have given to this case,” the statement said.

    “We first reported Dr. Todd to law enforcement during our investigation, following the receipt of two anonymous complaints, and we continued to work closely with them throughout their investigation. We also reached out to patients who were seen by Dr. Todd and offered extensive support for follow-up medical care, as well as assistance if they wanted to report their experience to law enforcement.

    “We take our duty to care for our patients and keep them safe extremely seriously. We are deeply distressed to learn of the depth and breadth of harm that Dr. Todd is accused of having caused. We will continue to provide support and respond to our patients’ needs during this challenging time. We recognize the incredible courage it has taken for all patients who have come forward to ensure that this conduct was exposed.”

    NewsCenter 5 reached out to his attorney, who declined to comment.



    The community of Framingham, Massachusetts was shocked to hear the news that a local doctor has been accused of assaulting women at his clinic. The doctor, whose name has not been released to the public, is facing rape charges after several women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

    According to reports, the doctor allegedly used his position of power to take advantage of vulnerable patients, subjecting them to unwanted advances and inappropriate touching during medical exams. The victims, who range in age from young adults to elderly women, have described feeling violated and traumatized by the alleged assaults.

    Authorities are urging anyone who may have been a victim of the doctor’s misconduct to come forward and share their story. The doctor has been suspended from practicing medicine pending the outcome of the investigation.

    The community is reeling from the news of these disturbing allegations, and many are left wondering how such a betrayal of trust could have occurred. As the case unfolds, residents are hoping for justice to be served and for the victims to receive the support and care they need to heal from this traumatic experience.

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