Nevada regulators to fine Wynn Resorts over sex allegations

Nevada gambling regulators announced a settlement Monday with casino mogul Steve Wynn's former company over allegations that former executives failed on multiple occasions to investigate claims of sexual misconduct against him.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board detailed at least seven allegations of misconduct by Wynn dating to 2005 in which former executives and managers of Wynn Resorts became of aware of the claims but failed to act. The board also said Wynn's conduct was "inappropriate and unsuitable" and violated company policies. read more »

‘Untouchable’: 5 Shockers From the New Harvey Weinstein Documentary

There’s rich irony that Untouchable, a documentary on the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein, made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. For decades, the movie mogul cut an imposing figure in the mountain resort town of Park City, Utah, often throwing around big money to acquire future indie classics such as Reservoir Dogs, Clerks and Blue Valentine.

But in October 2017, reporters at The New York Times and The New Yorker both published hard-hitting exposés that detailed Weinstein’s secret life as an alleged sexual predator. Nearly 100 women — from Gwyneth Paltrow to Salma Hayek — have since come forward with their stories of how the burly, brash and bullying co-head of The Weinstein Company (and formerly of Miramax) reportedly engaged in inappropriate behavior against their will. (Weinstein, 66, is currently awaiting trial). read more »