Women Double Down On Accusations Against James Franco
Five women are doubling down on their accusations of sexual misconduct against actor James Franco. In a report in the Los Angeles Times, the women tell their stories.
Jennifer Cunningham, Senior Editor at Bossip, and Dan Victor, Editor at PopDust, discuss whether #TimesUp for Franco. They both agree that these allegations are likely going to have a big impact on Franco's career. Franco has denied all of the allegations, but the New York Times still cancelled an event with the actor.
HBO came forward saying that no complaints stemmed from production of "The Deuce," which Franco stars in. Cunningham and Victor say that HBO's statement isn't a defense of Franco, but just a way to protect the company from liability.
After serving an in-school suspension over his hairstyle, a Black high school student in Texas immediately received the same punishment when he arrived at school Monday wearing his hair as before in twisted dreadlocks tied on top of his head, his mother said.
Jackie Siegel, best known for her 2012 documentary 'The Queen of Versailles,' joined Cheddar News to reflect on the death of her daughter due to a drug overdose. She also discussed how she's using her platform to advocate for awareness of overdoses and to help with prevention.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.
