Sexual Harassment of the DAY
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Nov. 10
Andrew Kreisberg
Executive producer of "Arrow", "Supergirl", "The Flash"
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of more than a dozen people »
FALLOUT Suspended by Warner Bros. TV Group »
RESPONSE“I have made comments on women’s appearances and clothes in my capacity as an executive producer, but they were not sexualized. Like many people, I have given someone a non-sexual hug or kiss on the cheek.” He denied the accusations. »--------------------------------...
Nov. 9
Louis C.K.
Comedian and producerACCUSATION Sexual misconduct with five women, including exposing himself and masturbating in front of them. »
FALLOUT FX and other media companies cut ties. Movie release and comedy special were canceled. »
RESPONSE“These stories are true. ... I have been remorseful of my actions.” »--------------------------------...
Nov. 8
Benjamin Genocchio
Executive director of the Armory Show art fairACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including unwelcome touching of five women. »
FALLOUT Replaced. »
RESPONSE“To the extent my behavior was perceived as disrespectful, I deeply and sincerely apologize and will ensure it does not happen again.” »--------------------------------...
Nov. 3
David Guillod
Co-chief executive of Primary Wave Entertainment agencyACCUSATION Sexual assault of four women. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“Mr. Guillod denies any allegations of nonconsensual sex,” his lawyer told TheWrap. »--------------------------------...
Nov. 1
Jeff Hoover
Kentucky speaker of the HouseACCUSATION Sexual harassment and inappropriate text messages. »
FALLOUT Resigned leadership position but remained in the Legislature as of Nov. 10. »
RESPONSE“I engaged in banter that was consensual but make no mistake it was wrong on my part to do that. And for that, I am truly sorry. ... I want to reiterate that at no time, at no time did I engage in unwelcome or unwanted conduct of any kind.” »Brett Ratner
Producer and directorACCUSATION Rape, sexual assault and harassment of six women, including exposing himself and masturbating. »
FALLOUT Stepped away from activities related to Warner Bros. »
RESPONSE“We are confident that his name will be cleared once the current media frenzy dies down and people can objectively evaluate the nature of these claims,” read a statement from an attorney of Mr. Ratner, who is suing his rape accuser for libel. »--------------------------------...
Oct. 31
Kirt Webster
Music publicistACCUSATION Sexual assault and harassment, including unwanted touching. »
FALLOUT Stepped away from his firm, Webster Public Relations »
RESPONSE“Mr. Webster has had multiple relationships over the course of his professional life, all of which have been consensual,” a representative said in response to the first accusation. »Andy Dick
ActorACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including groping. »
FALLOUT Fired from film. »
RESPONSE“I didn't grope anybody. I might have kissed somebody on the cheek to say goodbye and then licked them. ... I'm not trying to sexually harass people.” »Michael Oreskes
Head of news at NPR and former New York Times editorACCUSATION Sexual harassment of three women. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“I am deeply sorry to the people I hurt. My behavior was wrong and inexcusable, and I accept full responsibility.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 30
Hamilton Fish
President and publisher of The New RepublicACCUSATION Complaints by female employees. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“Women have longstanding and profound concerns with respect to their treatment in the workplace. Many men have a lot to learn in this regard. I know I do, and I hope for and encourage that new direction.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 29
Kevin Spacey
ActorACCUSATION Sexual assault of multiple men and sexual misconduct with a minor. »
FALLOUT Suspended from "House of Cards" and cut from other projects. »
RESPONSE“Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment,” said his representative in a statement. »--------------------------------...
Oct. 26
Ken Baker
E! News correspondentACCUSATION Sexual harassment of two women, including unwanted kissing and inappropriate messages »
FALLOUT Pulled from air while NBCUniversal investigates. »
RESPONSE“I am very disturbed by these anonymous allegations, which make my heart ache. I take them very seriously.” »Mark Halperin
NBC News and MSNBC contributor, author of "Game Change"ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of at least five women. »
FALLOUT Dismissed from MSNBC and NBC News and had upcoming book and HBO adaptation canceled. »
RESPONSE“I am profoundly sorry for the pain and anguish I have caused by my past actions. I apologize sincerely to the women I mistreated.” »Rick Najera
Director of CBS's Diversity ShowcaseACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including inappropriate comments to performers. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“We are heartbroken and confounded by deliberate and cruel defamations,” said his family in a statement. »--------------------------------...
Oct. 25
Knight Landesman
Publisher of ArtforumACCUSATION Sexual harassment of at least nine women, including groping. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“I fully recognize that I have tested certain boundaries, which I am working hard to correct.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 24
Leon Wieseltier
A former editor at The New RepublicACCUSATION Sexual harassment of several women, including inappropriate advances. »
FALLOUT Fired from Emerson Collective, which canceled publication of a magazine he was editing. »
RESPONSE“For my offenses against some of my colleagues in the past I offer a shaken apology and ask for their forgiveness.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 23
Terry Richardson
Fashion photographerACCUSATION Sexual harassment of models. »
FALLOUT Banned from working with Condé Nast. »
RESPONSE“Many of his professional interactions with subjects were sexual and explicit in nature but all of the subjects of his work participated consensually,” a spokeswoman said. »--------------------------------...
Oct. 21
John Besh
Chief executive of the Besh Restaurant GroupACCUSATION Sexual harassment »
FALLOUT Stepped down. »
RESPONSE“I alone am entirely responsible for my moral failings. This is not the way the head of a company like ours should have acted.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 19
Lockhart Steele
Editorial director of Vox MediaACCUSATION Sexual harassment of at least one person, including unwanted kissing. »
FALLOUT Fired. »
RESPONSEVox Media's chief executive said Steele had admitted to “engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with our core values and will not be tolerated.” »Robert Scoble
Tech blogger and co-founder of the Transformation GroupACCUSATION Sexual assault of at least two women. »
FALLOUT Resigned. »
RESPONSE“Each of the women who have come forward used grains of truth to sell false narrative.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 17
Chris Savino
Creator and showrunner of “The Loud House”ACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual advances, of as many as 12 women. »
FALLOUT Fired. »
RESPONSE“I am deeply sorry and I am ashamed.” »--------------------------------...
Oct. 5
Harvey Weinstein
Producer and co-founder of the Weinstein CompanyACCUSATION Raping three women. Sexual assault and harassment of dozens of others — including masturbating, exposing himself and unwelcome touching. »
FALLOUT Fired from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. »
RESPONSE“I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it.” He denied the accusations of nonconsensual sex. »