Harvey Weinstein
In October of 2017, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed, assaulted or raped more than a dozen women and many more are still coming forward. Many assistants knew about it. link
Women who said they had been sexually harassed or assaulted by Weinstein include:
This list ripped from Wikipedia are all the women who have come forward, includes big names like Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd and others.
The first story I heard about was this one by Angie Everhart
#MeToo
#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault - The New York Times
This message has been flooding social media. I even know a few people who shared it, and I know of others who didn't share it, who could have.
Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog's Response:
Figured to give a tiny overview of what's going on. This covers a small portion of what I've heard.
In October of 2017, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed, assaulted or raped more than a dozen women and many more are still coming forward. Many assistants knew about it. link
Women who said they had been sexually harassed or assaulted by Weinstein include:
This list ripped from Wikipedia are all the women who have come forward, includes big names like Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd and others.
Spoiler for Hidden:
The first story I heard about was this one by Angie Everhart
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The actress and swimsuit model told TMZ that while on a yacht with Weinstein, the producer broke into her room and blocked the door as he masturbated in front of her: "I was on a friend's boat. Harvey walked in, walked in front of me, took his pants down, did his thing, exited on the floor, if you know what I mean, pulled his pants back up, said 'You're a really nice girl. Don't tell anybody about this,' and left." What's more, Everhart added, she told the people around her about the incident--and they did nothing in response: "I told people on the boat. I told people at the dinner I was at. Everybody was like, 'Oh, that's just Harvey.'"link
#MeToo
#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault - The New York Times
This message has been flooding social media. I even know a few people who shared it, and I know of others who didn't share it, who could have.
Naughty Dog
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In late 2015, I was sexually harassed at Naughty Dog by a lead. My work environment became extremely toxic afterward. 1/link
In February 2016 I had a mental breakdown at work & Sony Playstation HR became involved. When I told them about the harassment they... 2/
...ended the call and fired me the next day. They cited the company was moving in a different direction and my job was no longer needed. 3/
They tried to silence me by offering $20,000 if I signed a letter agreeing to the termination as well as to not discuss it with anyone. 4/
I declined to sign. I have been unemployed for 17 months since. When interviewers ask why I left Naughty Dog, I say I was burned out... 5/
...by the crunch, ashamed to get to the root of the problem of being sexually harassed. 6/
I'm speaking out now because of the strength I've seen in others coming forward about their experiences in the TV/Film industry. 7/
This is the hardest thing I've ever done. I will not let anyone kill my drive or love for the video game industry, my passions or life. /END
Naughty Dog's Response:
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We have recently read on social media that an ex-employee of Naughty Dog, Dave Ballard, claims he was sexually harassed when he worked at Naughty Dog. We have not found any evidence of having received allegations from Mr. Ballard that he was harassed in any way at Naughty Dog or Sony Interactive Entertainment. Harassment and inappropriate conduct have no place at Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment. We have taken and always will take reports of sexual harassment and other workplace grievances very seriously. We value every single person who works at Naughty Dog and Sony interactive Entertainment. It is of utmost importance to us that we maintain a safe, productive workplace environment that allows us all to channel our shared passion for making games.link
Figured to give a tiny overview of what's going on. This covers a small portion of what I've heard.