LONDON — Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein won’t face charges of indecent assault in Britain, prosecutors announced on Thursday. The Crown Prosecution Service, which in 2022 authorized two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein, said it decided to discontinue proceedings because there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.’’ “We have explained our decision … Read more
There are over 468 million females of working age in India, but only 38.2 million women are employed. Imagesbazaar | Photodisc | Getty Images When 41-year-old Nisha Kotwal was a resident trainee doctor in India’s Maharashtra state 14 years ago, her parents would call her before every shift to ask if she had reached the … Read more
NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces, days after the rape and killing of a trainee doctor that sparked outrage and nationwide protests. The Supreme Court said the doctors’ panel will frame guidelines … Read more
NEW DELHI — Thousands of people marched through various Indian cities Friday to protest the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital, demanding justice and better security at medical campuses and hospitals. Demonstrators held signs calling for accountability for the woman’s rape and killing as they gathered near Parliament in New … Read more
NEW DELHI — India’s medical workers began a countrywide strike Saturday to protest the rape and killing of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in the eastern West Bengal state. Saturday’s strike was called by the country’s largest group of doctors, the Indian Medical Association, saying all non-essential services at hospitals would be shut … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for The-Dream, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, are seeking the dismissal of a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault and other abuse. The producer, whose legal name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, was a writer and producer on huge hits including Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Justin Bieber’s … Read more
Medical professionals and students participate in a silent march as they condemn the rape and murder of a doctor, in Kolkata on August 15, 2024. Dibyangshu Sarkar | Afp | Getty Images The Indian Medical Association, the largest association of modern medicine doctors in India, has called for the suspension of non-emergency medical services for … Read more
KOLKATA, India — A trainee doctor was raped and killed, sparking protests in several cities and an attack on a medical college campus as doctors and paramedics in several cities across India demand better and safer working conditions. Scores of people went on a rampage at a medical college campus in eastern India, attacking vehicles … Read more
BALTIMORE — Kevin Spacey’s $5.6 million waterfront condominium in Baltimore has been sold at auction amid the disgraced actor’s financial struggles following a slew of sexual misconduct allegations. Last summer, a London jury acquitted Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years. That was his second court victory … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate ‘s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can go to trial, but he threw out Tate’s allegations against her parents and some allegations against the woman. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Joseph Curley ruled … Read more
