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Broadway Legend Ben Vereen Apologizes Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims by Multiple Actresses
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Several actresses from the Venice Theatre production outside of Tampa — where the Broadway legend, 71, held auditions in 2015 for Hair — have claimed he used sexually abusive behavior toward them. According to a report by the New York Daily News published on Friday, January 5, Vereen made degrading comments to them regarding their weight and sex appeal, forced unwanted sexual advances on them, and stripped naked during an acting exercise.
Following the claims, Vereen responded in a lengthy statement posted to Twitter the same day. “I would like to apologize directly to the female cast members of the musical ‘Hair’ for my inappropriate conduct when I directed the production in 2015,” he said.
“While it was my intention to create an environment that replicated the themes of that musical during the rehearsal process, I have since come to understand that it is my conduct, not my intentions, which are relevant here,” he continued. “So I am not going to make any excuses because the only thing that matters here is acknowledging and apologizing for the effects of my conduct on the lives of these women. Going forward, my having come to terms with my past conduct will inform all my future interactions not only with women, but with all individuals. I hope these women will find it in their hearts to accept my sincere apology and forgive me.” |
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ben-vereen-apologizes-after-sexual-misconduct-claims/
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| Posted: 01/08/18 12:52 pm ::: |
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This was Matt Damon's original quote:
“I do believe that there’s a spectrum of behavior,” Damon said on Thursday. “And we’re going to have to figure — you know, there’s a difference between, you know, patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, right? Both of those behaviors need to be confronted and eradicated without question, but they shouldn’t be conflated, right?”
Thing is, I agree.
Each component of the sexual harassment/sexual assault spectrum is inappropriate, criminal (in some cases), and needs to be addressed. The fact this behavior is some commonplace shows the depth of how it is intertwined with accepted misogyny.
That being said, there is a difference between unwanted or lewd comments in the workplace and rape/child molestation. There is a spectrum, and they should not be conflated.
It is all inappropriate and unwelcome behavior, but it is not all the same.
Some of it is criminal (sexual assault, rape, child molestation, etc.).
Some of if is not criminal, but falls under the rubric of sexual harassment.
Again, ALL of this behavior is inappropriate, but Garrison Keillor's actions are not the same as Al Franken's actions which are not the same as Harvey Weinstein/Roy Moore's actions. Lumping them all together is problematic for me.
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| Posted: 01/08/18 12:52 pm ::: |
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| And let me echo others in this thread in thanking Genero36, who provides us with the links, stories, and information so we may have this discussion.
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France's Deneuve denounces #Metoo campaign for 'puritanism'
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| Actress Catherine Deneuve and 99 other French women on Tuesday denounced a backlash against men following the Harvey Weinstein scandal, saying the #Metoo campaign against sexual harassment amounted to “puritanism” and was fueled by a “hatred of men.” |
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“This vigilante (online) justice has punished men in their jobs, forced some to resign, when all they did was touch a knee, try to steal a kiss, talk about ‘intimate’ matters in a work diner,” they wrote.
“We defend a right to pester, which is vital to sexual freedom,” they said. |
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2 More Accusers File Police Reports Alleging Russell Simmons Raped Them
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The gossip outlet TMZ is reporting, citing law enforcement sources, that two women filed police reports with the NYPD in late December for assaults that allegedly happened in 1983 and 1991.
One of the women is Sherri Hines, who went on record with the Los Angeles Times last year about an alleged rape that happened in Simmons’ New York office. At the time, Hines was a teenager in the all-girl hip-hop group Mercedes Ladies.
Hines also appeared on Megyn Kelly’s daytime talk show to discuss the incident, which she says happened when she was 17 or 18. She says Simmons had asked her to visit his office, she assumed, to talk about a record deal. Instead, she said, she was “pinned down” on his couch and raped.
The other woman ... claims Simmons raped her at his Manhattan residence after they’d gone out on a date in ’91. She was 32 at the time, and alleges he tried taking off her dress while sitting on a couch, and then pushed her down and forcibly raped her when she rejected his advances. |
https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/2-more-accusers-file-police-reports-alleging-russell-si-1821923052
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Hero Reportedly Punches Harvey Weinstein at Scottsdale Restaurant
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| But later that night, both parties finished their meal and started leaving the restaurant at the same time. Steve admits that he had “quite a bit to drink” and told his friend to get his phone ready to go for what was about to happen. That’s when Steve walked right up to Weinstein and said, “You’re such a piece of sh*t for what you did to these women,” and then tried to punch him in the face. Steve says he punched Weinstein twice, causing him to stumble and almost fall down. But, again, stories diverge. The restaurant manager says neither of Steve’s attempts connected, and he was just an out of control drunk guy at a restaurant. |
http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/01/hero-punches-harvey-weinstein-scottsdale-restaurant
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Gymnast Maggie Nichols says she was molested by Larry Nassar
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Gymnast Maggie Nichols claims she was the first of more than 100 alleged victims to alert USA Gymnastics about Dr. Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse accusations.
Nichols identified herself as “Athlete A” in the case against Nassar and said the doctor molested her at the Larolyi Ranch Olympic training camp in Texas when she was 15.
Nassar, who has been sued by at least 125 girls and women, admitted to sexually assaulting gymnasts, possessing child pornography and molesting girls who sought medical treatment. |
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/gymnast-maggie-nichols-says-she-was-molested-by-larry-nassar/ar-BBIbWpT?ocid=mailsignout
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Five women accuse actor James Franco of inappropriate or sexually exploitative behavior
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Katie Ryan, who met Franco at Playhouse West and took several classes at Studio 4, said the actor "would always make everybody think there were possible roles on the table if we were to perform sexual acts or take off our shirts."
She said that for years, she received mass email requests from Franco to audition for roles playing "a prostitute or a hooker." |
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They had begun a romantic relationship when she said he pressured her into performing oral sex on him — an act she'd never done with him at that point — while sitting in her car.
"I was talking to him, all of a sudden his penis was out," said Paley. "I got really nervous, and I said, 'Can we do this later?' He was kind of nudging my head down, and I just didn't want him to hate me, so I did it." |
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/five-women-accuse-actor-james-franco-of-inappropriate-or-sexually-exploitative-behavior/ar-BBIgLFs?ocid=mailsignout
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Liam Neeson says harassment allegations are now 'a witch-hunt'
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The Pedos are still being protected and their evil is conveniently being ignored for the parade of wearers in black who didn’t give a fuck a year ago.
These are people who are STILL making excuses for the likes of Woody Allen.
I am a fan of Liam's filmography but Liam don't forget that if you have skeletons, they can come out the closet and you can be cancelled too!
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Simone Biles says former USA team doctor Larry Nassar abused her, too
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"I, too, am one of the many survivors that was sexually abused by Larry Nassar," she said Monday afternoon in a Twitter post with the hashtag #MeToo.
"There are many reasons that I have been reluctant to share my story, but I know now that it is not my fault." |
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"For far too long I've asked myself 'Was I too naive? Was it my fault?' I now know the answer to those questions. No. No. It was not my fault. No, I will not and should not carry the guilt that belongs to Larry Nassar, USAG, and others," she said Monday.
"After hearing the brave stories of my friends and other survivors, I know that this horrific experience does not define me." |
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/15/us/simone-biles-larry-nassar/index.html
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| Posted: 01/16/18 11:51 am ::: |
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| Liam Neeson says harassment allegations are now 'a witch-hunt' |
Perhaps, but in this case there are actually a lot of witches out there.
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| “I remember her calling me and asking me to come over and coming in my house one time, and seducing me,” he said. “Any normal heterosexual, red-blooded American guy, the outcome would have been the same.” |
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Sure. If they are the main character of a Nabokov novel.
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Quentin Tarantino defending Roman Polanski: 13-year-old girl "wanted to have it"
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| When you realize they all suck.
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Charles in Charge's Alexander Polinsky Accuses Scott Baio of Physical Assault & Mental Abuse
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Polinsky, 43, provided a statement to The Talk which was read out while Nicole Eggert was on the show to talk about her sexual abuse allegations against the actor.
Eggert said on the show that Polinsky, who played Adam Powell on Charles in Charge, went with her to file to the police station when she filed a report against Baio and Polinsky also made his own police report supporting her allegations.
In addition to supporting the actress’ claims, Polinsky alleged he was physically abused by Baio, 57.
His longtime friend and The Talk host Sara Gilbert became emotional reading his statement on his behalf, explaining, “He’s actually a dear friend of mine.”
“Working on the set of Charles in Charge from age 11 to 15 was no picnic, it was a toxic environment,” Polinsky said in the statement. “I witnessed Scott Baio acting inappropriately towards Nicole Eggert during my first year of working on the show. I walked in on them together behind the set. Nicole was on Scott’s lap and he did not appreciate my intrusion. He yelled at me and called me various homophobic slurs.”
He added, “For the sake of the next generation of young artists we must empower parents and social workers to heed the signals, ask the proper questions and protect children from monsters in the workplace. The cycle of abuse must stop. Even 30 years after the acts, they still matter.” |
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/charles-in-charges-alexander-polinsky-accuses-scott-baio-of-physical-assault-and-mental-abuse/ar-BBIPTFI?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=mailsignout
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