The New York Times – Music:
Casey Wasserman, who founded and leads the talent agency bearing his name, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.
Category: Sex Crimes
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Suzannah Lessard Dies at 81; Stanford White Descendant Who Wrote a Haunting Family Memoir
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Growing up in a family of secrets, on a compound designed by her great-grandfather, made her a writer who investigated the built world with a wary eye.
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‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart’ Review: A Survivor Speaks Out
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, Smart tells the frightening narrative of her 2002 kidnapping at age 14, in Utah.
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Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Employees
The New York Times – Music:
The singer called the accusations “completely false” in a statement released after Spanish prosecutors said they would investigate.
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L.A. Reid Settles Lawsuit Shortly Before Sexual Assault Trial
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Reid, a Grammy-winning music producer, had been accused of assaulting an executive who worked for him and then retaliating against her.
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Paul Haggis Reaches $2 Million Settlement After 2022 Rape Verdict
The New York Times – Film:
A judge had ordered the Oscar-winning filmmaker to pay at least $7.5 million to a former film-industry publicist after a civil jury found him liable for raping her.
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Russell Brand Is Charged With Additional Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
The New York Times – Film:
The actor, comedian and YouTuber now faces seven counts of rape and sexual assault in Britain.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Had a Camera Follow Him. 50 Cent Has the Footage.
The New York Times – Music:
The mogul’s spokesman said he was “deeply concerned” that video shot days before Mr. Combs’s 2024 arrest appears in a new documentary series produced by his rival.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.