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Newser reports the charges against disgraced Hollywood mogul and sex offender Harvey Weinstein continue to pile up. Los Angeles Country prosecutors say Weinstein was charged Friday with the rape of two more women. The district attorney's office says the charges include three counts of rape and three counts of forcible oral copulation involving the two women. Tallied up, Weinstein is now charged with 11 felony counts in Los Angeles County, involving five women. The 68-year-old is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York on convictions for rape and sexual assault against two women.
Jerusalem, Jun 18 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Abir Sultan) Israeli women march in protest against sexual abuse in Jerusalem, performing the 'Slut Walk' as part of a movement demanding an end to rape culture and victim shaming.FOOTAGE OF THE DEMONSTRATION IN JERUSALEM
Islamabad (Pakistan), Apr 8 (EFE).- (Camera: Jaime León) Pakistani women protested on Thursday and demanded that the prime minister, Imran Khan, apologize for allegedly saying women were responsible for sexual violence against them for not wearing a veil.The government has stated his words were distorted.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST IN ISLAMABAD.
Women gather outside Parliament House in Canberra, joining thousands across Australia to protest against sexual violence and gender inequality. The #March4Justice rallies are being held following allegations of sexual assault in the nation's parliament. IMAGES
CNN reports that Harvey Weinstein has a fever and is being monitored by medical staff in prison. A joint statement about his condition was released by publicist Juda Englemeyer and his NYS Health Rep Craig Rothfield. "At this time... we can neither confirm nor deny that Mr. Weinstein has tested positive for COVID-19." The former Hollywood producer was convicted of criminal sex and rape in march 2020. He is currently serving 23 years in prison. His attorneys have tried to get his sentence reduced due to his pour health.
The Boy Scouts of America will be facing at least 82,000 claims of abuse. CNN reports that former scouts have submitted legal filings against the Boy Scouts. The estimate of victims was made by a spokeswoman for the legal team representing the alleged survivors. The deadline for submitting claims in the proceedings is 5 p.m. ET Monday. "We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward," a BSA statement said. CNN reports the Boy Scouts will file for bankruptcy so it does not have to pay any of the victims a settlement.
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