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Events on Thursday 5 October 2017 1
2017Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations exposedNew York Times report triggers Hollywood reckoningThe New York Times and The New Yorker published detailed accounts of sexual harassment and assault allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein spanning decades. The reporting led to Weinstein's firing from his own company and prompted dozens more women to come forward. The scandal became a catalyst for the broader MeToo movement.