Harvey Weinstein gets a decision in his retrial for sexual offenses
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in New York Retrial Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who recently pleaded not guilty in a retrial involving sex crimes, was found guilty on Wednesday for a criminal act linked to 2006. A judge has released him from one of the charges but is still considering a third rape count […]
Baldwin ‘disappointed’ that Hegseth prioritized renaming the USNS Harvey Milk instead of addressing global threats
Sen. Baldwin Questions Defense Secretary on Navy Vessel Name Change Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) expressed her disappointment during a Senate Budget Defense Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday regarding the timing of a decision made by the Secretary of Defense. This decision involved renaming the Navy vessel named after Harvey Milk during Pride Month. Baldwin highlighted the […]
Jurors in the Harvey Weinstein case request coffee ‘for energy’ as intense and challenging discussions carry on in the NYC sexual crimes retrial.
Weinstein’s Ongoing Trial Drama The deliberations surrounding Harvey Weinstein continued into a third day on Monday without reaching a verdict. The tension in the courtroom led to a request for coffee as the jury grappled with their decision. In a memo directed at Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber, the jury indicated that they would […]
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 […]