Assault

Harvey Weinstein’s Motivations Questioned as Sexual Assault Retrial Commences

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Los Angeles — The retrial of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on charges of sexual assault opened Monday, with prosecutors and defense attorneys laying out starkly contrasting accounts of the incidents involving four women. Weinstein, originally convicted in 2020 in New York for similar charges, has pleaded not guilty, reinforcing his defense that any sexual encounters were consensual. During the opening statements in Los Angeles Superior Court, the prosecution depicted Weinstein as a predator who used his considerable power in the movie industry to exploit women. The charges he faces, including rape and sexual battery, … Read more

Fugitive Found Guilty: Washington County Man Convicted in Absentia After Escaping Trial for Kidnapping and Assault

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STILLWATER, Minn. — Authorities are intensifying their search for David Powers, 37, who evaded law enforcement after failing to appear for his trial in Washington County. Powers faces severe charges including kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and domestic assault by strangulation stemming from a harrowing incident in May 2023. The fugitive was out on bond, set at $500,000, when he decided to absent himself from the courtroom on the last day of his trial, specifically during the cross-examination phase, never returning after his testimony the previous Friday. An arrest warrant was promptly issued for Powers, … Read more

Harvey Weinstein Faces Retrial in Manhattan on Rape and Assault Charges, Opening Statements Imminent

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New York — The retrial of Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape and sexual assault is set to commence this Wednesday with opening statements in a Manhattan court. This follows the overturning of his 2020 conviction by New York’s highest state appeals court. Weinstein, a formerly prominent film producer and co-founder of Miramax studio, faces renewed allegations including one count of rape and two counts of committing a criminal sexual act. At 73, Weinstein has entered a not guilty plea, staunchly denying all accusations of assault or non-consensual sexual relations. His initial conviction marked a … Read more

Shannon Sharpe’s Lawyer to Challenge Video Evidence in Upcoming Press Conference Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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Shannon Sharpe, the celebrated Hall of Fame tight end, finds himself at the center of a legal storm as he faces a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, among other charges. In defense, Sharpe and his legal team are taking a vigorous stance, engaging not only in the courtroom but also in public opinion. The lawsuit, brought forth by a plaintiff identified only as a Nevada-based OnlyFans content creator, has drawn significant attention in media circles and beyond. Attorney Lanny Davis, representing Sharpe, has indicated plans to challenge the credibility of the plaintiff and … Read more