After multiple women came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer, of sexual misconduct, at least 30 high-profile men in a variety of industries have also been accused. Since then, a number have resigned, been fired or experienced other fallout after claims ranging from inappropriate text messages to rape.
Here is a list of such cases that have been brought to public attention since the Weinstein scandal broke on Oct. 5. It does not include accusations against men for whom there has been no or minimal fallout.
Here is a list of such cases, which we will update periodically. The list does not include accusations against men for whom there has been no or minimal fallout.
Nov. 21
John LasseterHead of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including grabbing, unwanted kissing and making comments about physical attributes. »
FALLOUT Stepping away for “a six-month sabbatical” after “missteps.” »
RESPONSE“I especially want to apologize to anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line in any way, shape, or form.” »
Nov. 20
Charlie RoseTelevision host
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of at least eight women, including groping and lewd phone calls. »
FALLOUT Fired by CBS. Bloomberg and PBS canceled distribution of his interview show, “Charlie Rose.” »
RESPONSE“I have behaved insensitively at times, and I accept responsibility for that, though I do not believe that all of these allegations are accurate. I always felt that I was pursuing shared feelings, even though I now realize I was mistaken.” »
Glenn ThrushReporter at The New York Times
ACCUSATION Sexually inappropriate behavior toward at least four women, including groping and unwanted kissing. »
FALLOUTSuspended pending an investigation by The New York Times. »
RESPONSE“I apologize to any woman who felt uncomfortable in my presence, and for any situation where I behaved inappropriately.” »
Nov. 16
Al FrankenU.S. senator
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of two women, including forcibly kissing and groping. »
FALLOUTApologized to Leeann Tweeden, who wrote an article that included a photo of Mr. Franken groping her. Mr. Franken also called for a Senate ethics investigation into his actions. »
RESPONSE“There's more I want to say, but the first and most important thing — and if it's the only thing you care to hear, that's fine — is: I'm sorry,” Mr. Franken said in a statement in which he did not fully confirm Ms. Tweeden's account. »
Nov. 13
Nov. 10
Andrew KreisbergExecutive producer of "Arrow," "Supergirl," "The Flash"
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of more than a dozen people. »
FALLOUTSuspended 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 nonsexual hug or kiss on the cheek,“said Mr. Kreisberg, who denied the accusations. »
Nov. 9
Louis C.K.Comedian and producer
ACCUSATION 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.” »
Roy MooreAlabama judge and politician
ACCUSATION Sexual misconduct with five teenagers. »
FALLOUTRepublican National Committee withdrew financing. »
RESPONSE“These allegations are completely false and are a desperate political attack by the National Democrat Party and The Washington Post on this campaign.” »
Nov. 8
Benjamin GenocchioExecutive director of the Armory Show art fair
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment, including unwelcome touching of five women. »
FALLOUTReplaced. »
RESPONSE“To the extent my behavior was perceived as disrespectful, I deeply and sincerely apologize and will ensure it does not happen again.” »
Jeffrey TamborActor
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment of two women, including unwanted physical contact. »
FALLOUT Leaving his role on the Amazon series “Transparent.” »
RESPONSE“I’ve already made clear my deep regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being aggressive, but the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly untrue.” »
Nov. 7
Nov. 3
Nov. 1
Jeff HooverKentucky speaker of the House
ACCUSATION 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 RatnerProducer and director
ACCUSATION 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 WebsterMusic publicist
ACCUSATION 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. »
Oct. 30
Hamilton FishPresident and publisher of The New Republic
ACCUSATIONComplaints by female employees. »
FALLOUTResigned. »
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
Oct. 26
Ken BakerE! News correspondent
ACCUSATION 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 HalperinNBC News and MSNBC contributor, co-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.” »
Oct. 25
Oct. 24
Leon WieseltierA former editor at The New Republic
ACCUSATION 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 RichardsonFashion photographer
ACCUSATION 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. 22
James TobackDirector and writer
ACCUSATION Sexual harassment and misconduct toward women, including dry-humping or masturbating. After The Los Angeles Times published its investigation, hundreds of women reached out to describe their encounters. »
FALLOUT Dropped by agent. »
RESPONSEA profanity-laden denial to Rolling Stone; Toback, 72, denied the allegations to The Los Angeles Times, saying he had never met the women or, if he did, it “was for five minutes and have no recollection.” »
Oct. 21
Oct. 19
Lockhart SteeleEditorial director of Vox Media
ACCUSATION 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.” »
Oct. 17
Oct. 12
Oct. 6
Oct. 5
Harvey WeinsteinProducer and co-founder of the Weinstein Company
ACCUSATION 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. »
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