MeToo movement
The video games industry is having its #MeToo moment. But there’s a long way to go
Former high-flying executives at a major video game company have been put on trial for enabling a toxic workplace. How did we get to this point, and will legal action change anything?
- Nell Geraets
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We have a great law to tackle workplace sexual harassers. Pity it’s never been used
Amid horrific claims of sexual harassment and abuse in the hospitality industry, what if Australia’s world-leading Respect@Work law is a “dead letter”? A law that’s on the books but never enforced might as well not exist.
- Karen O'Connell and Josh Bornstein
Johnny Depp claims he was a ‘crash test dummy’ for #MeToo
In a British interview, the star addressed the Amber Heard court trials, friends who have wronged him and why he hates reality TV and would rather watch “weird s--t on YouTube”.
- Thomas Mitchell
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- Investigations
‘You and your phone!’ Video, staff expose ‘unhinged’ Pietro Barbagallo
The celebrated Kaprica chef has been accused of indecent exposure, violent behaviour, bullying and financial mismanagement across his restaurants.
- Charlotte Grieve
‘Yelling and screaming’: Jury chaos as Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault
The former movie mogul was found guilty at retrial on one charge and acquitted on another, but the jury has not yet reached a verdict on a third count.
- Jack Queen and Jonathan Stempel
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
Brand, who turns 50 next week, denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault involving four women dating back more than 25 years.
- Brian Melley
Retired French surgeon guilty of 299 rapes gets 20-year prison sentence
A man described by a prosecutor as “the devil” receives a 20-year sentence for hundreds of rapes, many of minors – but he could be released by 2030.
- Victoria Bisset and Annabelle Timsit
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing trial. Here’s what you need to know
The New York-born recording artist and record producer is one of the world’s most successful musicians. He could face life in prison if found guilty.
- Michael Idato
Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with new allegations from former model
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape was overturned. Now his retrial will include a new claim from one of his alleged victims.
- Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz
Russell Brand charged by UK police with rape and sexual assault
The charges follow an 18-month investigation that was sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.
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