The #MeToo sexual misconduct witch-hunt

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison: “Obscene” culmination to a travesty of a trial

Judge Burke handed out nearly the maximum possible sentence. Weinstein was found guilty February 24 on charges of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree.

David Walsh•12 March 2020

#MeToo campaign shows its ultra-right colors: Hachette Book Group suppresses Woody Allen’s memoir

Hachette announced Friday it would not publish filmmaker-comic Woody Allen’s memoir at the behest of journalist Ronan Farrow and in the face of protests by its own employees.

David Walsh•9 March 2020

Spanish government joins persecution of opera singer Plácido Domingo

The latest stage of the manufactured sexual misconduct controversy surrounding the 79-year-old singer is no more edifying than the earlier ones.

David Walsh•29 February 2020

The New York Times attempts to discredit defense as Harvey Weinstein trial begins

Weinstein has every right to confront his accusers—and yes, attempt to discredit them.

Tom Carter•23 January 2020

A blow to the #MeToo sexual witch-hunt: The ignominious collapse of the case against actor Kevin Spacey

David Walsh•19 July 2019

The case of Jeffrey Epstein and the depravity of America’s financial elite

David Walsh•13 July 2019

#MeToo launches fascistic attack on Polanski’s film J’accuse

Alex Lantier•23 November 2019