Britain halts criminal proceedings against movie producer Weinstein

Britain halts criminal proceedings against movie producer Weinstein

LONDON —  Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein won’t face charges of indecent assault in Britain, prosecutors announced on Thursday. The Crown Prosecution Service, which in 2022 authorized two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein, said it decided to discontinue proceedings because there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.” “We have explained our decision … Read more

Actors Sonia Malhaar and Minu Muneer Receive Threats Amid Mollywood’s ‘#MeToo’ Movement

Actors Sonia Malhaar and Minu Muneer Receive Threats Amid Mollywood’s ‘#MeToo’ Movement

Home Entertainment Hema Committee Report: Actors Sonia Malhaar and Minu Muneer Receive Threats Amid Mollywood’s ‘#MeToo’ Movement The Malayalam film industry has been in the spotlight for the past few days. Veteran actress Minu Muneer has made significant allegations against top leaders and has recently flagged the threats she has been receiving. The Malayalam film … Read more

Kerala MLA Mukesh Removed From Film Body Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Made By Actress Minu Muneer

Kerala MLA Mukesh Removed From Film Body Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Made By Actress Minu Muneer

Home Entertainment Kerala MLA Mukesh Removed From Film Body Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Made By Actress Minu Muneer There are a total of 17 ongoing lawsuits involving Kerala actors and filmmakers including Siddique and Ranjith Balakrishnan. Sreelekha Mitra, a Bengali actress, has alleged that Ranjith Balakrishnan molested her. The recent release of the Justice Hema … Read more

Tanushree Dutta levels new allegations against Nana Patekar, accuses him of criminal intimidation: “Freak accidents and several attempts to poison me with various substances ensued relentlessly” : Bollywood News

Tanushree Dutta levels new allegations against Nana Patekar, accuses him of criminal intimidation: “Freak accidents and several attempts to poison me with various substances ensued relentlessly” : Bollywood News

In 2018, Tanushree Dutta ignited India’s #MeToo movement by accusing veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of a film in 2008. Despite the movement gaining momentum, Dutta faced backlash. Now, she has escalated her accusations, alleging “criminal intimidation” and “physical harm” at the hands of Patekar. Tanushree Dutta levels new allegations … Read more

US calls for immediate release of Chinese rights activists held by Beijing

US calls for immediate release of Chinese rights activists held by Beijing

The verdict provided to Associated Press stated that Huang would also face a fine of 100,000 yuan (US$14,000), underscoring the ruling Communist Party’s intolerance of any activism outside its control in a system whose upper echelons are dominated by men. Chinese labour activist Wang Jianbing in April 2021. Photo: Free Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing … Read more

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on charges of ‘inciting subversion’

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on charges of ‘inciting subversion’

The two, who were arrested in September 2021, have served two years and nine months in prison, which will be deducted from their sentences. Huang is expected to be released in September 2026, while Wang will be freed in March next year. Huang said she would appeal, according to people familiar with the matter. “Using … Read more