Three women interviewed by the New York Times claimed comedian Louis C.K. exposed himself and masturbated in front of them. Times culture reporter Melena Ryzik, one of the journalists who broke the story, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the allegations, why the women are speaking out now, and the Times’ “very active” tip line. Source
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Companies cut ties with Louis C.K. after sexual misconduct allegations
The New York Times reports five women accuse comedian-actor Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct. HBO announced it is pulling Louis C.K. material from its on-demand service and said the actor will no longer appear in an upcoming special. The distributor of C.K.’s new movie, “I Love You, Daddy,” abruptly canceled its premiere Thursday night. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source
Los Angeles task force created to investigate Hollywood sex abuse
The Los Angeles County district attorney created a special task force to investigate allegations of sexual abuse in Hollywood. The team will look into accusations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, director James Toback, actor Ed Westwick and others. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Kevin Spacey dropped from already-completed film after more sexual assault allegations
Following sexual assault allegations, Kevin Spacey was cut from the already-completed Ridley Scott film “All the Money in the World”. Spacey will be replaced by Christopher Plummer, who is expected reshoot all of his scenes in less than a month. Source
Congresswoman displays transgender pride flag outside office
Newly elected Rep. Jennifer Wexton is displaying a transgender pride flag outside of her Washington office Source
Karen Pence to teach at Christian school that bans LGBTQ students, faculty
The vice president’s wife returns to a Virginia Christian school that bars students and employees from homosexual activity and from condoning transgender identity Source
Charlotte Clymer: Being transgender shouldn’t matter in the military
An Army veteran and transgender woman who opposes a ban of transgender men and women in the military says Americans who died for their country did so regardless of their race, religion, political party, sexual orientation or gender identity Source
Capitol Police lacked resources amid threat surge, report finds
The April report, obtained first by CBS News, revealed that the number of threat cases increased from 171 in 2017 to 586 in 2020 and have already topped 200 through the first three months of the year. Source
Student says he lost scholarship because he’s trans
He said one professor tried to help him salvage the scholarship, but he wasn’t able to – now he has to pay out of pocket Source
Cox praises Planned Parenthood for serving trans community
The actress was honored by Planned Parenthood of New York City at Tuesday night’s gala Source