Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Register for more free articles.
Log in Sign up
Back to homepage
Subscriber Login
Keep reading with a digital access subscription.
Subscribe now
You have permission to edit this collection.
Edit
Arizona Daily Star
59°
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe Now
  • Manage account
  • Logout
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • News
    • Sign up for newsletters
    • Local
    • Arizona
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • SaddleBrooke
    • Politics
    • Archives
    • News Tip
  • Arizona Daily Star
    • E-edition
    • E-edition-Tutorial
    • Archives
    • Special Sections
    • Merchandise
    • Circulars
    • Readers' Choice Awards
    • Buyer's Edge
  • Obituaries
    • Share Your Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Submit guest opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Opinion & Editorials
    • National Columnists
  • Sports
    • Arizona Wildcats
    • Greg Hansen
    • High Schools
    • Roadrunners
  • Lifestyles
    • Events Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Movie Listings
    • Music
    • Comics
    • Games
    • Columns
    • Play
    • Home & Gardening
    • Health
    • Get Healthy
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Retro Tucson
    • History
    • Travel
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Community Pages
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Shop Local
    • Jobs
    • Homes
    • Marketplace
    • I Love A Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage My Account
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Arizona Daily Star
News+
Read Today's E-edition
Arizona Daily Star
News+
  • Log In
  • $1 for 3 months
    Subscribe Now
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Wildcats
  • Lifestyles
  • Newsletters
  • Comics & Puzzles
  • Buyer's Edge
  • Jobs
  • 59° Rain
Share This
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
The latest in sexual misconduct allegations: Lauer, Keillor fired for inappropriate behavior
Share this
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Print
Spotlight

The latest in sexual misconduct allegations: Lauer, Keillor fired for inappropriate behavior

  • Nov 29, 2017
  • Nov 29, 2017 Updated Oct 20, 2022

What started as Harvey Weinstein being accused of sexual assault, harassment and rape has turned into a widespread calling out of some of Hollywood's most elite members.

From Weinstein to Matt Lauer and several others, here's a look at the latest headlines in the sexual misconduct scandal rocking Hollywood, the media and beyond.

(23) updates to this series since Updated Oct 20, 2022

NBC fires Matt Lauer over 'inappropriate sexual behavior'

NBC fires Matt Lauer over 'inappropriate sexual behavior'

NBC News fired "Today" show host Matt Lauer for what it said Wednesday was "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a colleague, making him perhaps the most familiar figure in America brought down so far by the misconduct accusations that have swept through Hollywood and the media over the past two months.

Garrison Keillor fired, says he put hand on woman's back

Garrison Keillor fired, says he put hand on woman's back

Keillor told The Associated Press of his firing in an email. In a follow-up statement, he said he was fired over "a story that I think is more interesting and more complicated than the version MPR heard."

Tambor doesn't see how he can return to 'Transparent'

Tambor doesn't see how he can return to 'Transparent'

In an ambiguous statement Sunday that heavily implies, though doesn't confirm, an imminent departure from the Emmy-winning series, Tambor referenced what he calls a "politicized atmosphere" that has afflicted the set. He said that this is "no longer the job I signed up for four years ago."

Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work

Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust.

Trump campaign created own rules on sexual harassment

Trump campaign created own rules on sexual harassment

As one prominent figure after another takes a dive, the question remains: Why not Trump?

Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

Larry Nassar, 54, admitted to digitally penetrating seven girls, mostly under the guise of treatment at his Lansing-area home and a campus clinic, between 1998 and 2015.

New allegations against Rose emerge from women at CBS News

New allegations against Rose emerge from women at CBS News

"CBS This Morning" said three women at CBS have reported misconduct by Rose. The network said one didn't want details of her accusations made public, and all three requested anonymity. Rose has apologized for his actions.

‘Weinstein Effect’ goes global as powerful men confronted

‘Weinstein Effect’ goes global as powerful men confronted

The sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein that rocked Hollywood and sparked a flurry of allegations in other Amer…

Experts: Bush groping allegations would be hard to prosecute

Experts: Bush groping allegations would be hard to prosecute

Allegations that former President George H.W. Bush inappropriately touched six women involve potential crimes punishable by fines or jail time, if they had been prosecuted.

George Takei, Richard Dreyfuss respond in harassment scandal

George Takei, Richard Dreyfuss respond in harassment scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — George Takei took to Twitter on Saturday to deny groping a male model and Richard Dreyfuss said he never exposed himself to a …

Roy Moore says allegations are intended to derail Senate bid

Roy Moore says allegations are intended to derail Senate bid

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — A defiant Roy Moore on Saturday insisted the allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago were false and voters in…

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Report: 5 women accuse Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct

Report: 5 women accuse Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct

NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Louis C.K. has been accused of sexual misconduct toward several women, including masturbating in front of them to the…

Terry Crews seeks charges after alleged groping

Terry Crews seeks charges after alleged groping

Actor Terry Crews has filed a police report after saying he was sexually assaulted by a high-level Hollywood executive.

Actor Ed Westwick under investigation for sex assault report

Actor Ed Westwick under investigation for sex assault report

In a Facebook post on Monday, actress Kristina Cohen said that Westwick sexually assaulted her three years ago. Westwick said in a social media post Tuesday that he doesn't know Cohen.

Son of Richard Dreyfuss says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2008

Son of Richard Dreyfuss says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Dreyfuss, the son of actor Richard Dreyfuss says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2008, adding another allegation to the mount…

NYPD says it is building rape case against Harvey Weinstein

NYPD says it is building rape case against Harvey Weinstein

New York City police said Friday, Nov. 3, that an actress' rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein are credible, and if the movie mogul were in the state and the accusation more recent, they would move to arrest him immediately.

UK police investigating sex assault linked to Spacey

UK police investigating sex assault linked to Spacey

Police Friday did not identify Spacey by name but said the department's child abuse and sexual offenses unit is investigating the reported assault after it was referred to police two days ago.

Hoffman apologizes for alleged harassment incident in 1985

Hoffman apologizes for alleged harassment incident in 1985

NEW YORK (AP) — Dustin Hoffman is apologizing for the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old intern in 1985, saying "it is not reflective …

Studio cuts ties to director Ratner after harassment report

Studio cuts ties to director Ratner after harassment report

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis has ensnared a prominent film director after six women — including actress Olivi…

New allegations leveled against actors Spacey, Piven

New allegations leveled against actors Spacey, Piven

Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis brought forth a second actor's allegation against Kevin Spacey, halted production on his Netflix series "House of Cards" and prompted CBS to check into an actress' claim she was groped by Jeremy Piven.

NBC fires Mark Halperin after sexual harassment accusations

NBC fires Mark Halperin after sexual harassment accusations

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News said Monday it has terminated its contract with Mark Halperin, the political journalist who was accused of sexual har…

Selma Blair, Rachel McAdams tell Toback harassment stories

Selma Blair, Rachel McAdams tell Toback harassment stories

Actresses Selma Blair and Rachel McAdams have added their names to the growing list of women who have come forward to allege that writer and director James Toback sexually harassed or assaulted them.

As featured on

Arizona Daily Star
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Arizona Daily Star Store
  • This is Tucson
  • Saddlebag Notes
  • Tucson Festival of Books

Sites & Partners

  • E-edition
  • Classifieds
  • Events calendar
  • Careers @ Lee Enterprises
  • Careers @ Gannett
  • Online Features
  • Sponsored Blogs
  • Get Healthy

Services

  • Advertise with us
  • Register
  • Contact us
  • RSS feeds
  • Newsletters
  • Photo reprints
  • Subscriber services
  • Subscription FAQ
  • Licensing
  • Shopping
© Copyright 2026 Arizona Daily Star, PO Box 26887 Tucson, AZ 85726-6887
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
  • Notifications
  • Settings
You don't have any notifications.

Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

Topics

News Alerts

Breaking News