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Accusers: Weinstein Excused Lewd Acts as a Showbiz Norm

NEW YORK — Two women who say they met Harvey Weinstein when they were aspiring actresses in their 20s testified at his rape trial Wednesday that the one-time Hollywood titan preyed on their dreams of stardom to sexually assault them. Dawn Dunning told jurors that Weinstein put his hand up...

Television's 'Survivor' Dealing With #MeToo-Era Issues

NEW YORK — The CBS game “Survivor” ends its 39th edition this week reeling from controversy over its first-ever forced removal of a contestant, a Hollywood agent sent packing after young women complained about inappropriate touching. The abrupt exit of player Dan Spilo, for what CBS said was an off-camera...

California Bill Banning Forced Arbitration Heads to Governor

SACRAMENTO — When companies in California tell job candidates they have to give up their right to sue them for most disputes, a bill headed to the governor's desk would let people say "no" without fear of losing their job offer. The bill is the latest effort by state governments...

Sex Misconduct Complaints Against Calif. Doctors Up Sharply

LOS ANGELES — The number of complaints against California physicians for sexual misconduct has risen 62% since fall of 2017 — a jump that coincides with the beginning of the #MeToo movement, according to a newspaper investigation published Monday. A Los Angeles Times analysis of California medical board data found complaints of...

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