12.08.17 – At the press conference Ms. Allred distributed a report from an expert which concludes that the signature in Beverly Nelson’s yearbook is that of Roy Moore. The report includes the name of the expert, his impressive background which qualifies him as an expert in forensic handwriting and document examination and his report which details his analyses and his findings. Beverly discussed how she feels about the false statements that have been made about her by either Roy Moore or some of his supporters.
11.13.17 – Beverly Young Nelson has chosen to come forward because she thinks that it is important to share what she alleges were her experiences with Mr. Moore when she was 15 and 16 years old. Beverly is willing to testify under oath to the statement that she has made today. We urge the United States Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a public hearing as soon as possible. Beverly is willing to voluntarily appear at such a hearing to testify under oath. Pending the United State Senate’s decision as to whether a hearing will be held, Beverly has decided to decline interviews with the press. However, if the Senate does not schedule a hearing to be held within two weeks from today, then Beverly will answer questions in a different public forum.
10.25.17 – Natassia Malthe alleges that Mr. Weinstein came to her hotel room and sexually forced himself on her even though she made it clear to him that she was not interested in having any sexual relationship with him. She also alleges that he lured her to the Peninsula Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss a film that she was auditioning for and that he tried to get her to do a “threesome” with him and another woman while there. The Weinstein Company has publicly announced that it is concerned about the victims and that it wants them to achieve justice. However, to date, they have not done anything to show that they are sincere in their intentions or that they intend to take any action to achieve their stated goal of justice for victims. It is time for the Weinstein Company to put their money where their mouths are. It is easy to weep crocodile tears for Harvey’s victims and talk about wanting justice, but that is not enough. Action and concrete steps are needed.
10.24 17 – Mimi Haleyi has come forward in order to support others who have been brave enough to break the silence about what they allege they suffered as a result of meeting Harvey Weinstein. Although others have spoken out before her, each victim’s voice and experience is very important to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual assault does not continue to be inflicted on women by powerful men who act as though there are no boundaries and no rules that apply to them. Although it is painful for Mimi to have to recall publicly what she alleges was a shocking sexual assault on her by Mr. Weinstein, she is willing to speak what she says is her truth in order to help other women.
10.20 17 – “There is no doubt that many women were forced to degrade themselves in order to get anywhere in an industry which has always been dominated by powerful men who can snap their fingers and make or break careers. Well, no more. That may be the way it was. It is not the way it will be in the future, because, Harvey, you and others like you are done. Women won’t take it anymore. We are taking our power back and we will never allow things to go back to where they were when you and others abused women and made it clear to them that they had to put out or they were out – out of their career dreams, out of employment opportunities, out of sight and out of mind.”
10.16.17 – CNN reports “Trump campaign subpoenaed over sexual assault allegations.” Trump said, “All I can say is it’s totally fake news, just fake. It’s fake. It’s made-up stuff, and it’s disgraceful what happens, but that happens in the world of politics.”
10.10.17 – Louisette Giess worked in the film and music industry for over twenty years. She is speaking out today because even though Harvey Weinstein has been terminated from his employment with the Weinstein Company, Louisette and Gloria both feel that there has not yet been justice for many women who allege that they were victims of sexual harassment. Although there are reports that Mr. Weinstein entered into settlements with eight women who alleged that they were sexually harassed by Mr. Weinstein, many more women who allege that they were victims never filed claims or lawsuits against him. Many of these women feared the power that Harvey Weinstein had and were concerned that if they took legal action or spoke out that he could ruin their careers. It is not enough for him to acknowledge pain that he has caused and to seek therapy. He needs to go further and provide justice to these who allege that they are his victims.
09.29.17 – Today in Chicago the brother of victim Lorry Ann Borowski, Mark Borowski, held a press conference with his attorney Gloria Allred to discuss Satanic cult murderer Thomas Kokoraleis’ imminent release from prison. The “Ripper Crew” murderer was scheduled to be released today but that has been delayed until he finds approved housing. Family and friends have been dreading this day and still hope and pray that the State’s Attorney and the Illinois Attorney General will conclude that there is sufficient evidence to file a petition to civilly commit Kokoraleis.
09.29.17 – Kally Wayne is one of many female Marines victimized by the posting on social media of sexually explicit photos or videos or non-sexual photos of them by male United States Marines without the knowledge or consent of the victims whose photos or videos were posted. Despite the Marine Commandant General Neller’s warning that such conduct may be punishable under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), we are disappointed to have to report that such offensive and prohibited conduct continues and is still bringing dishonor to the otherwise proud United States Marine Corps. This scandal will not end until serious consequences are imposed. We will not stop speaking out until respect is restored for the women of the United States Marines, and they are afforded the justice and equal treatment that they are entitled to enjoy.
09.26.17 – Ms. Allred suggested the new law to Assemblywoman Krasner after O.J. Simpson’s statements before a Nevada Parole Board hearing on July 20, 2017 in which he was granted parole after serving only 9 years of a 33 year sentence. The Nevada Parole Board failed to take into account Mr. Simpson’s conviction for violence against Nicole Brown Simpson and the civil judgement finding that he was liable for Nicole’s death and the death of Ronald Goldman. A Parole Board should not be forced to engage in legal fictions and should instead be required by statutory guidelines to consider the reality of an inmate’s legal record and history when considering if the release of that inmate may create a risk that the inmate may reoffend and present a threat or danger to the community.
09.21.17 – Gloria Allred joined Assembly Member David Chiu (D-San Francisco), Tyler MacNevin, owner, West of Pecos, Rebecca Griffin, NARAL Pro-Choice California and Jeannette Zanipatin, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice to announce support from a coalition of more than 300 small businesses across California of the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (AB 569) urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign the landmark bill into law. RHNDA, introduced by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), protects workers from firing or other punishment based on their private reproductive health choices, and prohibits requiring employees to sign a code of conduct governing their reproductive choices. The bill is sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice California and California Latinas for Reproductive Justice.
09.19.17 – Today we filed our opposition brief to defendant President Trump’s motion to dismiss the defamation case filed by our client, Summer Zervos, in New York on January 17, 2017 against Donald J. Trump for statements which we allege that he made about Ms. Zervos prior to his becoming President of the United States. Our brief argues that President Trump’s claim that a state court cannot consider a damages claim against him for unofficial conduct in which he engaged before taking office is baseless.
09.14.17 – Ms. Allred was scheduled to update the court on Cosby’s criminal case and the impact it may have on Ms. Huth’s civil case. Ms. Allred briefed the press outside the courthouse following the hearing.
09.06.17 – Lorry Ann was only 21 years old when she was kidnaped as she was opening her real estate office. The family expressed their outrage and fear that Mr. Kokoraleis may walk free after serving only 35 years of the 70 year prison sentence. Thomas Kokoraleis was one of four men who were part of a satanic cult. The group is alleged to have abducted, raped, brutally tortured, beaten and murdered or attempted to murder 18 women in DuPage County and Cook County, Illinois. Kokoraleis was tried and convicted of both the rape and murder of both Lorry Ann and Linda Sutton. However, those convictions were reversed. Facing a second trial Kokoraleis entered a plea of guilty to the murder of Lorry Ann and in return the other charges were dismissed. Lorry Ann’s family had thought there was truth in sentencing and that Kokoraleis would be in prison for 70 years. Neither of them have any memory of being consulted by prosecutors as to their feelings to a plea deal. Neither remembers anyone from law enforcement advising them that Lorry’s murderer would be able to get out of prison early after serving only half of his sentence. The question now is what if anything can be done about this murderer’s impending release. There were three other members of the Satanic cult. One was executed and the other two are still in prison.
08.21.17 – The reality if that Women’s Equality is still unfinished business in the United States without ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It is long past time the Constitution acknowledged women as equal citizens, deserving of full human and civil rights. The ERA would provide a clearer judicial standard for deciding cases of sex discrimination. Without the ERA, the Constitution does not explicitly guarantee that the rights it protects are held equally by all citizens without regard to sex.
08.15.17 – In 1977, Mr. Polanski was indicted by a grand jury on six counts of criminal behavior. Ultimately he agreed to enter a plea to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13 year old child and the other charges were dismissed. Prior to his being formally sentenced, however, he fled from the United States. An international police warrant for his arrest was issued and is still outstanding. Earlier this year, a hearing was held before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon. Mr. Polanski’s lawyer and the victim in this case (Samantha Geimer) have urged the Court to sentence Mr. Polanski in absentia and to sentence him to time served. While we understand that Ms. Geimer would like this case to end, Robin and I feel that it is very important that Mr. Polanski returns to court in California to be sentenced. Any other defendant who is not rich and famous would be required to be present for a sentencing proceeding on a conviction for a felony committed against a child.
08.11.17 – Ms. Allred was asked to attend by Linda, who is the mother of one of the minor victims in the case of the State vs. Rojo. Linda had contacted the police in Big Spring to ask that they investigate what she believed to have been a sexual crime against her then 14 year old daughter. Big Spring Police Detective Joel Rojo was assigned to investigate the case. Linda trusted him to act professionally in the course of his investigation and to uphold what she had every right to believe would be the high standards of law enforcement as they investigated any crime, but in particular any allegation of a crime against a child. Unfortunately, however, Linda was shocked to learn later that Detective Rojo had betrayed her trust and the trust of the community of Big Spring. A jury convicted him of a crime against the child and crimes involving sexual abuse against 2 other child victims as well. For his crimes against his victims he was convicted of indecency with a child by sexual conduct, sexual performance by a child, indecency with a child by exposure and attempted indecency with a child by exposure.
08.02.17 – Erica Berg is here with me today because she wants to protect future potential victims of drugging and rape and she is willing to go public today because she wants to have the State Attorney’s Office change their policy so that victims will not be afraid to come forward and have to sacrifice their rights in the way that she was forced to do.
I admire her courage and appreciate the sacrifice that she is making for victim’s rights.
07.20.17 – Today, O.J. Simpson faced the Nevada Parole Board, who was faced with deciding if Mr. Simpson should be granted parole after he was convicted of conspiracy to commit a crime, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary with a deadly weapon, first-degree kidnapping with a deadly weapon, robbery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon, and coercion with a deadly weapon. Simpson had been sentenced to nine to thirty-three years for these crimes, and had been incarcerated for approximately nine years. In deciding if convicted felon, O.J. Simpson should be granted parole, the Board considers a number of specific aggravating and mitigating factors. Unfortunately, none of those factors allow into consideration an important part of Mr. Simpson’s prior legal history.
07.11.17 – Gloria Allred testified before the California Senate Judiciary Committee in Sacramento on July 11, 2017 in support of the bill AB 569 by California Assembly member Lorena Gonzales Fletcher. According to Assembly member Gonzales Fletcher, this bill “would ensure that employees in California cannot be retaliated against for any kind of reproductive health choices, regardless of their employer”. The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now going to the Appropriations Committee.
07.10.17 – In response to our lawsuit Summer Zervos v. Donald J. Trump filed on January 17, 2017, late Friday night Trump’s attorney filed his 53-page Memorandum and Motion to Dismiss and Strike the Complaint. Marc Kasowitz argued Zervos’ allegations were false from the start, intended to hurt Trump’s Presidential campaign, and asserted her lawsuit now is merely an attempt to force Trump to submit to intrusive evidentiary discovery that could hurt his presidency.
06.27.17 – “This morning the Court in Santa Monica gave us a trial date in this case . The trial is now scheduled for July 30,2018 at 9:30 A.M. in Dept. N in Santa Monica. In addition. the Court asked us to return on Sept.14, 2017 on the issue of lifting the stay on discovery in our case. We had taken a deposition of Mr. Cosby in our case. Based on his deposition testimony, we then filed a motion to compel Mr. Cosby to appear for a second deposition. Mr. Cosby vigorously opposed our being able to take a second deposition of him, but we prevailed and the Court ordered him to appear for it. However, since at that point there was a criminal case pending against Mr. Cosby, the Court issued a stay and he does not have to appear for it until after the criminal case is concluded, since if he appeared prior to that, it would be likely that he would assert his 5th amendment privilege against self-incrimination. We will return to Court in this civil case on Sept. 14, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. to determine if a second criminal case has indeed been filed against Mr. Cosby and if not, if the stay on his deposition should be lifted at that time”. – Statement of Gloria Allred
06.18.17 – Gloria Allred is a women’s and victim’s rights attorney who has been practicing law for over 40 years. She has appeared every year for over 35 years in the West Hollywood Pride Parade and she appeared in the New York Pride Parade in 2016 before coming home to where she was born and raised to join Philadelphia Pride Day on June 18, 2017.
06.05.17 – Attorney Gloria Allred arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse before the opening of the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby June 5, 2017 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Allred tells the press she’s hopeful “there will be justice in this case”. Gloria is representing Prior Bad Acts Witness No. 6, Kelly Johnson, who is the only other Cosby sexual assault accuser allowed to testify and who will be the first witness to take the stand in the criminal trial.
05.24.17 – AB 145 extends the Statute of Limitations in the State of Nevada for child victims of Sexual Abuse. The bill will extend the statute of limitations for civil actions involving child sexual abuse. This means that it will lengthen the time period for adult victims of child sexual abuse to sue the perpetrators of their abuse. Ms. Allred had testified before the Nevada legislature in support of the bill and answered many questions that legislators had about it. During the signing of the bill, the Governor thanked Ms. Allred for her support.
05.12.17 – The May 17, 2017 hearing in this case will not take place. The hearing was scheduled because President Trump through his attorneys was seeking an extension of time to respond to our lawsuit and a bifurcation of his arguments regarding legal immunity and his motion to dismiss.
In other words, he wanted to make his legal immunity motion first, and then after that was decided, he wanted to make a separate, second motion to dismiss. After we filed our brief opposing proceeding in that manner (arguing in part that it violated the single motion rule and that it would cause undue delay) defendant President Trump agreed that he will now make his legal arguments in one motion. He has, therefore, agreed that he must be subjected to the same rule that all other New York litigants face. For that reason, there is no need to have the hearing on May 17. Another date will be set by the court in the future (perhaps in September) after briefs are filed to hear arguments on President Trump’s single motion arguing both legal immunity and that our case should be dismissed. We will vigorously oppose both of President Trump’s arguments.
04.27.17 – On March 16, 2017 I hand delivered a letter to the office of the Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Mac Thornberry. In it I asked the Chairman to hold a hearing and invite victims of this scandal to testify, including my clients Marisa and Erika. His committee did hold a hearing and invited Marine Commandant General Neller to testify but victims were excluded. I have now received a response from Representative Thornberry. His response, in my opinion, is an attempt to hide from the public the true facts about how the system has failed to protect female Marines. I have also reviewed the new regulations issued by the U.S. Navy to address this issue and I believe that it is weak and should have had clearer and stronger language if the intent was to make progress and make wrongdoers accountable. Why did the Navy fail to adopt a stronger standard that could have led to more wrongdoers being disciplined? Is the new regulation just a face saving effort to repair their PR image?
04.25.17 – Gloria Allred testified today before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of AB 569. This bill protects workers from discrimination based on reproductive health choices. Allred represented Teri James, a financial aid specialist at San Diego Christian College who was fired because she became pregnant while unmarried.
04.05.17 – The Democratic Working Women’s Group hosted a hearing to address the ongoing issue of nonconsensual pornography within the United States military. This issue has been most recently highlighted by the Marines United case, but it has long existed in all branches of our armed forces. Gloria and her clients, victims of the Marines United Scandal LCpl Marisa Woytek and former Marine Erika Butner, spoke to the group to explain how women Marines have been targeted, exploited and endangered by this scandal and to explain the goals of these women Marines and what progress has been made toward the accomplishment of these goals.
03.28.17 – Last night a motion was filed in the Summer Zervos case in which President Trump’s lawyer indicates he plans to argue that he is immune from civil litigation filed in state court. His lawyer argued that “the United States Constitution, including the Supremacy Clause contained therein, immunizes the President from being sued in state court while in office.” We do not believe that the President of the United States enjoys legal immunity.
03.16.17 – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, on Thursday introduced legislation to close a massive gap in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Erika Butner, a very brave former Marine and Gloria Allred joined in support of the bill which will help to impose serious consequences on those who would engage in criminal behavior intended to denigrate, damage, and place in harm’s way our very brave female Marines. Women Marines will no longer accept being sexualized, or silenced. Many of them are daughters or sisters of male Marines. These women Marines have earned our respect and support. It is essential that we take immediate action to support them and change the law, the system and the culture to impose appropriate serious consequences on those who have betrayed their trust.
03.08.17 – A naval criminal investigation (NCIS) has been opened into web pages which often displayed naked or semi naked or clothed photos of female United States Marines who had not consented to the posting of those photos and which resulted in some cases in the female Marines being targeted with obscene and vulgar posted comments involving sexual assault or rape and comments suggesting that women should not be United States Marines or should be targeted for “friendly fire”. International Women’s Day is an appropriate time to speak out about the victimization and denigration of many female U.S. Marines and to discuss what steps are being taken and should be taken to promote respect for women who are proud U.S. Marines. We have asked for a personal meeting with U.S. Marine Commandant Robert Neller to discuss our suggestions for promoting more respect for women who are U.S. Marines. We understand the problem and we would like to be part of a constructive solution.
03.01.17 – AB 145l is important because by extending the statute of limitations for civil actions on behalf of victims, it will provide access to the civil justice system to those who would otherwise be denied it. The victims will know that they now have the power in the civil justice system to help right the wrong and be active in the pursuit of justice. Instead of having the courthouse door slammed in their face because it is too late to file a case, the door to justice will remain open for more victims to seek compensation from those who are legally responsible for the harm inflicted on them when they were children.
02.24.77 – “This ruling is important as the jury will now be allowed to assess evidence that is relevant to establishing a common plan, scheme and design of sexual abuse and an absence of mistake by the defendant” Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said in his statement today.
02.18.17 – Norma McCorvey was a very complicated person. When I met her she was very committed to a woman’s right to choose legal, safe , available and affordable abortions and she was very proud that. She was “Jane Roe ” in Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision which decided that a woman has a constitutional right to choose abortion at certain stages of her pregnancy. She was very disappointed and angry, however, that she was not being recognized as ” Jane Roe” by the pro-choice movement and was not being invited to be a leading voice for those who supported Roe v. Wade. Norma asked me to represent her and assist her. I agreed because I felt that she should have a voice in support of choice. Years later Norma decided to switch to the anti-choice, anti Roe v. Wade side. There she found the continuing financial support that she was seeking and needed. She also developed a religious belief that helped her to justify her new position and which gave her comfort . Even though Norma remained in favor of mandatory motherhood until the end of her life, she continued to communicate with me over the years, including recently. She always said that she loved me, appreciated the help that I provided to her and hoped to see me again either in Texas or Los Angeles. My condolences go out to her family. May Norma McCorvey rest in peace.
01.21.17 – Accusers who allege publicly that Donald Trump had engages in sexually inappropriate conduct with them explained why they are marching with other accusers and Ms. Allred at the Women’s March and what the march means to them. “Women will never be silent. They will be courageous. They will be empowered and we believe that they will be inspired by the courage of Summer and Temple. This is not the time for voices to be silenced. It is the time for voices to be heard. There is a time to be brave and there is a time to speak truth to power. It is the time for all of us to support brave women and men who dare to speak out and stand up to fight back. We will not be deterred. We will not be silenced.” Gloria Allred
01.17.17 – Today we announced that this morning we filed a defamation lawsuit on behalf of our client, Summer Zervos, against President-elect Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleges that Ms. Zervos had been subjected to unwanted sexual touching by Donald Trump and that she had told family and friends about the incidents not long after these incidents occurred. She did not go public or take any action against Mr. Trump at that time, however, because she decided that Mr. Trump’s behavior had either been an aberration, a test, or that he may even have regretted or been ashamed of his behavior. Because truth matters, prior to filing this lawsuit, on November 11, 2016 at a news conference with Ms. Zervos, I called on then President-elect Donald Trump to retract his statements that the accusers are “liars” and that their allegations are” fabrications” and” fiction”. I said then that retraction would undo some of the damage that Mr. Trump has inflicted on his accusers. Over two months have passed since I challenged Mr. Trump to retract, but he has failed to issue a retraction. Ms. Zervos is now left with only one option, that is to file a lawsuit against Mr. Trump.
I start every day with the knowledge that helping people and fighting for justice is my duty, and that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice, self- discipline, and courage. Gloria Allred, Fight Back and Win
4.11.21 - OtakuKart - When Will Bill Cosby Get Out Of Prison? Full Assault Story. Gloria Allred, a high-profile attorney, represented 33 victims of Bill Cosby.
11.29.20 Dispatch Argus - "Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant's past matter?" The defense attorneys for Bill Cosby will present an appeal on his behalf to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 1st. The justices may look at clearing up the law on one of the murkiest questions plaguing criminal trials: When should a jury hear about someone's past? The Cosby appeal could decide whether courts allow the expansive use of "prior bad act" witnesses that many judges have adopted in recent years or rein it in to preserve the presumption of innocence. The Supreme Court will also consider whether the jury should have heard Cosby's damaging deposition testimony from Andrea Constand's lawsuit, when he acknowledged giving alcohol or quaaludes to some of his accusers before sexual encounters. The Supreme Court is not expected to rule for several months. Attorney Gloria Allred represented three of the five witnesses in Mr. Cosby's previous trial.
05.06.20 Law and Crime - "Gloria Allred, Kristen Waggoner & Stephen Wermiel discuss SCOTUS Birth Control Battle with Brian Ross." Attorney Gloria Allred, attorney Kristen Waggoner & Professor Stephen Wermiel talk about the oral arguments made today by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an exemption from contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act insurance that a church group is seeking based on moral or religious grounds. Video: 12:17 minutes
05.05.20 KABC Radio - The John Phillips Show - Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred and host John Phillips discuss sexual assault allegations against former Vice President, Joe Biden, by former Senate staffer, Tara Reade. Gloria and John talk about different aspects of sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting, elements of the Reade case that have been made public, statute of limitations, and how attorneys need to look individually at the facts and evidence of allegations. Podcast segment: Approximately 24 minutes (GA starts at about 5 min)
04.23.20Allred, Maroko & Goldberg is pleased to announce that it has launched a new Facebook Livestream initiative called, "Know Your Rights! with Gloria Allred" on April 23. A panel of our firm's attorneys will answer frequently asked questions on a series of topics directly relevant to our firm's practice areas. You can watch their discussions LIVE on Gloria Allred's Facebook page on Thursdays at 12pm (English speakers) and 2pm (Spanish speakers), which can be found here.
On April 23, our first week's panelists, Gloria Allred, Dolores Leal, Renee Mochkatel, and John West, discussed common questions relating to COVID-19 and the workplace such as workplace safety issues, pretextual layoffs, employees' privacy rights and right to request accommodations. Ms. Allred and Ms. Leal aired a separate discussion later that day in Spanish on this topic. Their discussions are available on our website here or on Gloria Allred's Facebook page here.
Allred, Maroko & Goldberg's second episode of "Know Your Rights! with Gloria Allred" is available in English and Spanish here. Gloria Allred, Nathan Goldberg, Margie Somers, and Christina Cheung discuss sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual assault in the workplace, and childhood sexual abuse. Ms. Allred, Kirby Cañon, and Dolores Leal aired a separate discussion later that day in Spanish on these topics.
Our third episode will stream live here on Facebook on May 8th at 12pm PST (English) and 2pm PST (Spanish). We will discuss race/national origin discrimination, age discrimination, and wage and hour claims.
03.13.20 New Zealand Herald - "Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after being handed 23-year prison sentence for rape." After Mr. Weinstein left the courthouse yesterday after his sentencing, he was taken to Rikers Island, where he was to await transfer to a New York prison. Later that day he complained of chest pains, and was transferred to a locked prison ward at Bellevue Hospital where he was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure. The article talks about what Mr. Weinstein said to the court prior to his sentence being read. Outside the courthouse after the sentencing, Attorney Gloria Allred said, in part, "For all those who are still preying on women … and thinking you'll get away with it … that gamble is unlikely to pay off for you anymore."
03.11.20 NBC News - "'This is What Justice Looks Like.' Weinstein Accusers' Attorney Gloria Allred." It was an emotional day in court today, as Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 20+3 years by Judge Burke after compelling arguments by the prosecution and by the defense in his criminal case in New York. Heartfelt Victim Impact Statements were read in court by victims Mimi and Jessica before the sentencing. Ms. Allred talks to the press in front of the courthouse, and reads a part of Mimi's victim impact statement.
01.27.20 CNN via KTVZ News Channel 21 - "Former production assistant testifies that Harvey Weinstein pinned her down and assaulted her." Miriam Haley, a former production assistant that testified on Monday that Harvey Weinstein pinned her down and forced her into a sex act at his Manhattan apartment in 2006. Ms. Haley's allegations are connected to two of the five charges against Mr. Weinstein in his ongoing criminal trial: first-degree criminal sexual act and predatory sexual assault. Attorney Gloria Allred represents Ms. Haley and was in the courtroom to hear the testimony.
01.24.20 WSB-TV 2 Atlanta - "Actress Rosie Perez says she was told of Weinstein rape." Actress Rosie Perez testified on Friday in the New York criminal trial of Harvey Weinstein that fellow actress Annabella Sciorra told her in the mid-1990s that Harvey Weinstein had raped her but that Ms. Sciorra said she couldn't go to the police because "he'd destroy me." The 67 year old producer would get life in prison if convicted. Ms. Sciorra's attorney is Gloria Allred, who was present in the courtroom to hear testimony.
01.23.20 Fox23 News - "'Sopranos' actress says Weinstein raped her in the mid-1990s." Actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, testifying that the former Hollywood studio boss overpowered and raped her in the mid-1990s at her home after he dropped her off from a film-business dinner, having come back to her door uninvited minutes later where he forced his way inside. Ms. Sciorra became the first of Mr. Weinstein's accusers to testify at his current trial in New York. Ms. Sciorra is a client of attorney Gloria Allred, who said she was very proud of Ms. Sciorra's testimony.
01.06.20 Herald Mail Media - "Weinstein charged with sex crimes in L.A. on eve of N.Y. trial." Los Angeles prosecutors charged Harvey Weinstein on Monday with sexually assaulting two women on successive nights during Oscars week in 2013, bringing the new case against the disgraced Hollywood producer on the eve of jury selection for his New York trial. Mr. Weinstein could get up to 28 years in prison on charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery. Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents one of the alleged victims in the N.Y. case as well as two other women who are scheduled to testify, in part stated, "The walls of justice are closing in on Harvey Weinstein." (See Gloria Allred's statement on this site in the Videos and Statements section.)
12.12.19 Spring Hill Insider - "Cosby Prosecutor Wanted to Call 13 Women Accusers. Judge Says He Can Call 1." A Montgomery County judge ruled Friday that he would allow only one additional accuser to testify at Mr. Cosby's sexual assault trial. The judge said in his one-page order that he carefully weighed the potential value of calling 12 other women who have alleged that Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted them against the threat that their unproven allegations might prejudice a jury. Attorney Gloria Allred represents the lone accuser whose testimony Judge O'Neill has cleared for trial. In a statement on Friday, Ms. Allred said that "even though [the others] will not be able to testify in this case, they have been very important in the effort to seek justice."
11.12.19 Casper Courier - "Women's Hall of Fame inducts Sotomayor, Fonda, Allred." U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actress Jane Fonda and attorney Gloria Allred were among the esteemed Class of 2019 inductees at the National Women's Hall of Fame in September. "I feel this connection, and I always have felt it - even before I knew I was going to be inducted - to the women's rights pioneers who came before me," said Allred. "We still have more battles to fight in this war against women," stated Allred, citing the decades-long push to ratify the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
10.28.19 EFE/Alianza Metropolitan News - "Gloria Allred, scourge of rich and famous sexual predators." Attorney Gloria Allred spoke with reporter, Jorge Fuentelsaz, about cases she is involved with related to Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly. Ms. Allred told Mr. Fuentelsaz, "All these cases have in common that a predator has abused his power and perhaps betrayed the trust which had been placed in him, and this has gone on for far too long, but the only way that changes is for women to be brave." English / Spanish
09.12.19 Dr. Oz show - "True Crime" (Fox) - Dr. Oz speaks with attorney Gloria Allred about musician R. Kelly and the array of multiple sex crime charges he is facing. Ms. Allred discusses aspects of these serious alleged charges, and stated, "I've never seen so many charges in so many jurisdictions against one person." Video: 4:41 minutes
08.26.19 KABC - The Morning Drive with Jillian and John - Attorney Gloria Allred speaks with Jillian and John about the new indictments against Harvey Weinstein, what happened inside the courtroom today at his hearing, a new witness who will be allowed to testify, and more.Audio: 8:38 minutes
08.19.19 Good Day New York, Fox 5 - Attorney Gloria Allred appeared on the show today and discussed issues related to the death of Jeffrey Epstein, as well as current matters related to the Harvey Weinstein case. Ms. Allred stated that as a result of Mr. Epstein's death, the victims were deprived of the right to confront him in the criminal case. She indicated that, despite his death, there is a continuing and very serious investigation into who else might have assisted Mr. Epstein in victimizing these children. She said she will be filing civil lawsuits, and that the victims and the public have a right to discover who else may have assisted him. Gloria feels that the victims deserve the truth, accountability, and justice. "It's not over yet!" Video: 8:51 minutes
08.16.19 The Issue Is: "The Life and Death of Jeffrey Epstein." Gloria Allred joins Elex Michaelson to talk about the troubling life and death by suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss Gloria's representation of several of Epstein's accusers, which she says continue to suffer because of what Mr. Epstein did and his suicide. They discuss what is needed to be investigated regarding his death, lawsuits soon to be filed against the estate and potentially against others who may have been involved in conspiring to sexually exploit these then-child victims, and the desire to get justice, truth, and accountability for the victims. Gloria also joins a panel discussion with former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and conservative political commentator, Michael Knowles, talking about gun control, immigration and the 2020 election. Video: 31:42 minutes
07.24.19 The Washington Newsday - "California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who violently kissed the reporter." The California State Athletic Commission voted 6-0 to lift the suspension of Kubrat Pulev, the heavyweight boxer who had to complete a sexual harassment prevention course and pay a $2,500 fine after having kissed reporter Jenny Ravalo without her consent during an interview. Ms. Ravalo's attorney, Gloria Allred, thanked the Commission for the suspension of Pulev, but felt that Pulev's promoter, Bob Arum, should be punished for comments he made in a separate TV interview by belittling the agency's actions as "completely crazy" and saying that Pulev did nothing wrong.
07.03.19 Omaha World-Herald - "Celebrity Birthdays for July 3." Some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today include attorney Gloria Allred, Tom Cruise, Olivia Munn and Montel Williams. Happy birthday!
06.25.19 ABC 17 News - "These women have accused Trump of sexual harassment." Discussion of charges by several women who allege sexual misconduct by Donald Trump, including Jessica Leeds, Temple Taggart, and former client of attorney Gloria Allred, Summer Zervos.
06.14.19 New York City - "Here I am with some of the accusers of R. Kelly." (From left: Rochelle Washington, Asante McGee, Gloria Allred, Latresa Scaff and Kitti Jones) Photo
06.13.19 New York City - "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am." Attorney Gloria Allred was in attendance for the New York premiere of this documentary on the life and works of the acclaimed novelist, Toni Morrison.
05.29.19 DatingAdvice.com - "Attorney Gloria Allred Fights to Get Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault & Harassment." Gloria Allred spoke to writer Amber Brooks about some of the most noteworthy cases taken on by Ms. Allred and her Firm, current challenges, and what fuels her passionate advocacy for equality and social justice.
05.07.19 Podcast - Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry - Actor Alyssa Milano and Attorney Gloria Allred met for a rousing discussion of the day's important issues as part of Ms. Milano's new podcast series. Here are some photos of Gloria and the team! (Air date to be announced.)
03.05.19 ET Live - "Michael Jackson Music Pulled in Canada After 'Neverland' Doc" - Attorney Gloria Allred speaks by phone with Hosts Melicia Johnson and Jason Carter with her thoughts in the wake of the HBO documentary. "It is very compelling, very disturbing, and I know it's very controversial, but it's important to talk about whether or not there appears to be evidence that, infact, Michael Jackson was a sexual predator, a child molester.... The public will need to decide whether the two men in the documentary were victims... This is a very sad story and we can all learn from it. But I don't think anyone can look at Michael Jackson in the same way after seeing this HBO documentary." Video: 6:54 minutes
02.28.19 Jim Zirin TV - "Where Will Gloria Allred Strike Next?" One-on-one interview with Attorney Gloria Allred and her Host Jim Zirin, where they talk about many of the important cases and Gloria's personal journey during her spectacular 40-year career as advocate for victims of race, gender, age and ability discrimination, sexual harassment and assault. Video: 26:46 minutes
02.26.19 CBS This Morning - "A woman was raped in her hotel room. What she learned in the wake of her attack surprised her." Cheri Marchionda was sexually assaulted in her hotel room while traveling for work in 2014. According to court documents, her assailant got a key to her room from hotel staff without security checks. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred has represented several hotel assault victims, including Kayla Snipe who was raped in her hotel room in 2015. "Even the hotels that have the best names in terms of the brand may present a risk of harm to you," Ms. Allred said. "Every precaution should be taken by someone checking into a hotel that no one else not authorized to be in that room be given a key." Video: 5:54 minutes (Gloria at 2:45 to 3:18)
01.19.19 3rd Annual Women's March Los Angeles: Truth to Power - Gloria Allred with others participating in the March, and also standing alongside the famous work of art, "Fearless Girl". Photo 1 / Photo 2
