Jury room conflict could disrupt Harvey Weinstein’s retrial for sex crimes in New York
Deliberations in Weinstein Trial Disrupted by Juror Concerns A juror in Harvey Weinstein’s ongoing trial raised alarm on Friday, claiming the deliberation process was “unfair.” The 25-year-old juror, described as the “Computer Kid,” informed the judge about overhearing conversations among fellow jurors in a Manhattan Supreme Court elevator that he found troubling. He expressed his […]
Retired Navy admiral speaks out against Hegseth regarding the renaming of the Harvey Milk ship
Name Change Controversy Surrounding USNS Harvey Milk Retired Admiral James Stavridis expressed his disagreement with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to erase the name of the USNS Harvey Milk, a vessel memorializing the late gay rights advocate Harvey Milk. Milk, a former military member, gained recognition as a political figure in California and was a […]
‘Milk’ Actor Sean Penn Expresses Anger at Trump and Hegseth for Changing the Name of a Ship Honoring Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk
Dustin Lance Black and Sean Penn Criticize Navy’s Decision on Harvey Milk’s Name Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and actor Sean Penn, known for their work on the film Milk, have taken issue with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s directive to rename the US Navy’s oil ship, previously designated as the USNS Harvey Milk. They argue […]
Navy vessel honoring gay rights advocate Harvey Milk to be renamed
Defense Secretary Orders Renaming of Navy Ship Recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to rename the US Navy ship previously known as the Harvey Milk, a decision that’s stirring up plenty of reactions, especially as it coincides with Pride Month. Harvey Milk was a groundbreaking figure in the gay rights movement, being one of […]
Harvey Weinstein’s attorney calls accusers ‘women with shattered aspirations’
During his closing arguments, Harvey Weinstein’s defense lawyer referred to women testifying against the Hollywood mogul as “women with broken dreams.” The New York State Court of Appeals has set aside Weinstein’s 2020 conviction due to irregularities in how witnesses were presented during his initial trial, requiring two of his accusers to testify again. “If […]
Hegseth Tells Navy to Change Name of Ship Honoring Harvey Milk
US Navy to Remove Name of Gay Rights Leader from Ship Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has reportedly ordered the US Navy to change the name of a ship honoring gay rights leader Harvey Milk. A memorandum from the Navy Secretary’s Office indicates plans are in place to rename the vessel, and sources confirm that Hegses […]
Hegseth demands the removal of gay rights activist Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship
USNS Harvey Milk to Be Renamed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, which is quite a significant decision. It’s not often that a ship named after a prominent figure, especially one tied to LGBTQ rights, is stripped of its namesake. According to U.S. officials, Navy Secretary John […]
Final statements start in Harvey Weinstein’s trial for rape in Manhattan
Weinstein’s Defense Claims of Victimhood Harvey Weinstein, the controversial film producer, has become emblematic of cancellation culture, according to his defense attorney’s impassioned remarks during the closing arguments of his retrial. The attorney asserted that Weinstein is, in fact, the victim, countering claims made by a woman who accused him of rape. “These women exploit […]
Hegseth demands the Navy remove the name from the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Navy to change the name of an oil ship that honors Harvey Milk, a prominent gay rights activist. Reports indicated that a Navy Secretary memorandum confirmed plans to remove the designation from the USNS Harvey Milk. This change is set to be announced intentionally during Pride Month, specifically […]
Accuser of Harvey Weinstein boldly gestures at him in NYC court
Testimony in Weinstein Retrial On Tuesday, Jessica Mann, a former actress, confronted Harvey Weinstein in court, making a poignant “see me” gesture after sharing her harrowing experience of alleged rape in a Manhattan hotel. The moment came after she had exited the witness stand, and it was quite intense. Weinstein, who was present in a […]