Sex Crimes
Deborah Dugan, who was placed on leave, said that the Recording Academy’s lawyer sexually harassed her and that she had complained about financial and voting irregularities. Source
Ms. Winfrey acknowledged that Russell Simmons pushed her to abandon a documentary about his accusers, but said her own concerns led her to pull support. Source
Already facing numerous charges in Illinois and New York, the singer was charged with engaging in prostitution with a minor in Minneapolis. Source
A young woman’s refusal to testify against the singer was crucial to his acquittal in a 2008 trial, but her lawyer says she is now cooperating with prosecutors. Source
Two new federal indictments charge the R&B singer with making child pornography, obstructing justice and other crimes relating to sex with underage girls. Source
Radio play is down slightly, but the King of Pop’s Vegas show goes on and Broadway is still in the air despite HBO’s “Leaving Neverland.” Source
Sparkle testified that a sex tape showed Mr. Kelly abusing her niece. A rising star years ago, she is arguably best known today for her taking a public stand against him. Source
In an interview with “CBS This Morning,” the singer, who faces charges involving underage girls, jumped out of his seat at one point and said those accusing him were all lying. Source
The pop star’s interview with the British journalist Martin Bashir eerily echoes the stories of his “Leaving Neverland” accusers in surprising ways. Source
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music. Source
