In Los Angeles, prosecutors are investigating a claim that Mr. Weinstein raped a woman in a hotel room in 2013, according to the Los Angeles Times. Mr. Weinstein is also under investigation for a sexual assault in London. In all, Mr. Weinstein has been accused of rape, assault or sexual misconduct by more than 80 women. Representatives for Mr. Weinstein have denied the criminal allegations, saying that any sex acts were consensual. Russell Simmons, a music industry executive, has also been accused of sexual assault and other crimes by at least 10 women.

Source: New York Times April 27, 2018 23:00 UTC