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#MeToo: thousands to march in LA as sexual misconduct allegations continue #MeToo: thousands to march in LA as sexual misconduct allegations continue
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Thousands of people were expected to march in Los Angeles on Sunday in support of victims of sexual assault and harassment, inspired by a social media campaign that has portrayed such abuse as a pervasive feature of life.Thousands of people were expected to march in Los Angeles on Sunday in support of victims of sexual assault and harassment, inspired by a social media campaign that has portrayed such abuse as a pervasive feature of life.
The #MeToo march, which was set to culminate in a rally at a Hollywood Boulevard intersection, follows a relentless series of accusations by men and women who say they were victimized by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry.The #MeToo march, which was set to culminate in a rally at a Hollywood Boulevard intersection, follows a relentless series of accusations by men and women who say they were victimized by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry.
The movie producer Harvey Weinstein, the actor Kevin Spacey and the comedian Louis CK are among the most prominent names to have been accused.The movie producer Harvey Weinstein, the actor Kevin Spacey and the comedian Louis CK are among the most prominent names to have been accused.
“The conversation around harassment in Hollywood will broaden to include other industries if we force it to! It’s not going to do it on its own,” organizers said on a Facebook page for the event.“The conversation around harassment in Hollywood will broaden to include other industries if we force it to! It’s not going to do it on its own,” organizers said on a Facebook page for the event.
The events were scheduled to include a march to CNN headquarters in Los Angeles and a rally at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland Avenue in the heart of Hollywood.The events were scheduled to include a march to CNN headquarters in Los Angeles and a rally at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland Avenue in the heart of Hollywood.
Five women detailed sexual misconduct accusations against the Emmy-winning comedian Louis CK in the New York Times on Thursday. He admitted to the misconduct alleged against him in a statement on Friday and apologized for his actions.Five women detailed sexual misconduct accusations against the Emmy-winning comedian Louis CK in the New York Times on Thursday. He admitted to the misconduct alleged against him in a statement on Friday and apologized for his actions.
The New York Times reported in October that Weinstein, 65, had reached eight previously undisclosed settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact. The New Yorker reported that 13 women had claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them.The New York Times reported in October that Weinstein, 65, had reached eight previously undisclosed settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact. The New Yorker reported that 13 women had claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them.
Allegations against Weinstein have snowballed since the publication of the original stories. He has denied all accusations of non-consensual sex.Allegations against Weinstein have snowballed since the publication of the original stories. He has denied all accusations of non-consensual sex.
Earlier this month, Spacey apologized to the actor Anthony Rapp, who accused him of trying to seduce him in 1986 when Rapp was 14. Spacey’s representatives later said he was seeking treatment. As other allegations have followed, Spacey has lost roles. He has not commented further. Last month, Spacey apologized to the actor Anthony Rapp, who accused him of trying to seduce him in 1986 when Rapp was 14. Spacey’s representatives later said he was seeking treatment. As other allegations have followed, Spacey has lost roles. He has not commented further.
The allegations inspired an online campaign, tagged #MeToo, that encouraged men and women in all walks of life to reveal their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault, often years after they occurred.The allegations inspired an online campaign, tagged #MeToo, that encouraged men and women in all walks of life to reveal their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault, often years after they occurred.
On Saturday, the Star Trek actor George Takei and the Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss both responded to allegations against them. Takei denied groping a young actor in Los Angeles in 1981. Dreyfuss said he did not expose himself to a writer in 1987.On Saturday, the Star Trek actor George Takei and the Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss both responded to allegations against them. Takei denied groping a young actor in Los Angeles in 1981. Dreyfuss said he did not expose himself to a writer in 1987.