The Oscar-winning actor said a Sydney newspaper had wrongly portrayed him as having behaved inappropriately toward a female co-star.
Tag: #MeToo Movement
In Kosovo, a Teenage Girl’s Rape Case Stirs a #MeToo Fury
A young woman’s assault accusation against a teacher and a police officer has become a scandal in a country where gender-based violence is a rampant problem.
India’s Chief Justice Is Accused of Sexual Harassment
A former assistant said Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi subjected her to unwanted touching, and that her family was singled out for retribution after she rebuffed him.
Geoffrey Rush Wins Defamation Case Against Australian Newspaper Publisher
The actor said two front-page articles in 2017 wrongly accused him of sexually harassing a female co-star during a Sydney theater production. He was awarded over $600,000 in initial damages.
How a Young Activist Set Off a #MeToo Avalanche in Mexico
Tweets over the weekend inspired more than 100 women to come forward. But in a place where violence and impunity are common, many accusers remain anonymous.
Sexual Assault on Flights: Experts Recommend Ways to Stay Safe and Combat It
The issue gained heightened attention in the wake of high-profile cases and the #MeToo movement, officials say.
Understanding The Times: How The Times Decides What to Investigate
Rebecca Corbett and Dean Murphy, who lead our investigations team, answer questions about how they decide which projects to pursue, where they get tips and whether their jobs are as thrilling as the movies make them out to be.
Why International Women’s Day Isn’t Going Away
For all the progress women have made, they are still a long way from true equality.
Letter 96: Sexual Assault and Australia’s ‘Culture of Suppression’
In this week’s Australia letter: How the secrecy around the Pell case is adding to Australians’ questioning of how the courts handle sexual assault.
The Story of Best Actress Oscar Winner Olivia Colman’s Gown
“This is hilarious,” Ms. Colman said as she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in “The Favourite.” She and Prada worked together for months to create Ms. Colman’s red carpet Oscar moment.