After multiple women came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer, of sexual misconduct, at least 20 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. We’ll update this list periodically as we get new information.
Louis C.K. Comedian and producer
Accusation Sexual misconduct with five women, including exposing himself and masturbating in front of them. »
Fallout Movie release and comedy special were canceled. Media companies cut ties. »
Response“These stories are true. … I have been remorseful of my actions.” »
Benjamin Genocchio Executive director of the Armory Show art fair
Accusation 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.” »
Jeff Hoover Kentucky 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 Ratner Producer 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. »
Kirt Webster Music 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. »
Hamilton Fish President and publisher of The New Republic
Accusation 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.” »
Ken Baker E! 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 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.” »
Leon Wieseltier A 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.” »
Terry Richardson Fashion 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. »
Lockhart Steele Editorial 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.” »
Harvey Weinstein Producer 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. »