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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Harvey Weinstein allegedly sexual assaulted same woman: Report
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein have been accused of sexual assault by the same woman. Crystal McKinney , who filed a lawsuit against Combs in May 2024 alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her, has now been named in an amended complaint filed on May 30, 2025, against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 73. The original complaint was first filed in February 2025. The complaint, which is unrelated to Diddy's lawsuit, alleged that Weinstein raped McKinney and a friend in a Manhattan hotel room in 2003, reported People. What is said in the complaint? According to the complaint, Crystal McKinney says she received a call from an unnamed modeling agency executive who told her he had arranged a business meeting with Harvey Weinstein at a popular lounge in New York's West Village that evening. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre cómo la IA puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro en CFD COinv Más información Undo McKinney brought along her friend and roommate, also a model, hoping Weinstein might consider her for an acting role as well, People reported. The complaint states that once they arrived at the lounge, they waited before being escorted to Weinstein's table. Live Events McKinney then claimed that Weinstein "repeatedly told them that he wanted to get to know both of them better, so he could see their 'real selves' " and suggested that they move the meeting to "discuss potential acting roles" to his place since the lounge was "too loud and crowded," as per the outlet. However, once they got back to the hotel room, McKinney alleges in the complaint that the film producer "plied" them with alcohol, ordering several bottles of "Boulevardier and Dom Perignon" and" vodka cocktails," reported People. McKinney claimed that she was "disgusted but too frightened to voice her opposition" and had been heavily "intoxicated" at the time. In the filing, she claimed that Weinstein's assistant then called the hotel room, and McKinney informed her of what took place. However, instead of "addressing" her complaints, the assistant allegedly told her to "leave the hotel room immediately," reported People. McKinney said she experienced "depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, suicidal ideation, body image issues and demoralisation." Weinstein was convicted in New York State for rape and sexual assault in 2020 and subsequently sentenced to 23 years in prison. However, his convictions were overturned in April 2024 after the New York Court of Appeals ruled he didn't receive a fair trial because women uninvolved in the charges were allowed to testify, as per the outlet. In January, Weinstein begged a New York judge to move up his retrial date, claiming that he was in poor health and didn't know "how much longer" he could "hold on." He is serving jail time on Rikers Island due to his 2022 convictions for sex crimes charges in California. As for Combs, he is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, reported People. (with agency inputs)
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Harvey Weinstein allegedly sexual assaulted same woman: Report
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault by same woman Synopsis Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein have been accused of sexual assault by the same woman. Crystal McKinney, who filed a lawsuit against Combs in May 2024, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, has now been named in an amended May 30 complaint, which was initially filed in February 2025, against disgraced film producer Weinstein, 73. Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein have been accused of sexual assault by the same woman. Crystal McKinney, who filed a lawsuit against Combs in May 2024 alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her, has now been named in an amended complaint filed on May 30, 2025, against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 73. The original complaint was first filed in February 2025. ADVERTISEMENT The complaint, which is unrelated to Diddy's lawsuit, alleged that Weinstein raped McKinney and a friend in a Manhattan hotel room in 2003, reported People. What is said in the complaint? According to the complaint, Crystal McKinney says she received a call from an unnamed modeling agency executive who told her he had arranged a business meeting with Harvey Weinstein at a popular lounge in New York's West Village that evening. McKinney brought along her friend and roommate, also a model, hoping Weinstein might consider her for an acting role as well, People reported. The complaint states that once they arrived at the lounge, they waited before being escorted to Weinstein's then claimed that Weinstein "repeatedly told them that he wanted to get to know both of them better, so he could see their 'real selves' " and suggested that they move the meeting to "discuss potential acting roles" to his place since the lounge was "too loud and crowded," as per the outlet. ADVERTISEMENT However, once they got back to the hotel room, McKinney alleges in the complaint that the film producer "plied" them with alcohol, ordering several bottles of "Boulevardier and Dom Perignon" and" vodka cocktails," reported People. McKinney claimed that she was "disgusted but too frightened to voice her opposition" and had been heavily "intoxicated" at the time. ADVERTISEMENT In the filing, she claimed that Weinstein's assistant then called the hotel room, and McKinney informed her of what took place. However, instead of "addressing" her complaints, the assistant allegedly told her to "leave the hotel room immediately," reported People. McKinney said she experienced "depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, suicidal ideation, body image issues and demoralisation." ADVERTISEMENT Weinstein was convicted in New York State for rape and sexual assault in 2020 and subsequently sentenced to 23 years in prison. However, his convictions were overturned in April 2024 after the New York Court of Appeals ruled he didn't receive a fair trial because women uninvolved in the charges were allowed to testify, as per the outlet. In January, Weinstein begged a New York judge to move up his retrial date, claiming that he was in poor health and didn't know "how much longer" he could "hold on." He is serving jail time on Rikers Island due to his 2022 convictions for sex crimes charges in California. ADVERTISEMENT As for Combs, he is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, reported People. (with agency inputs) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Woman who filed lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy' Combs added to sexual assault complaint against Harvey Weinstein
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein have been accused of sexual assault by the same woman. Crystal McKinney, who filed a lawsuit against Diddy in May 2024, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, has now been named in an amended 30 May complaint, which was initially filed in February 2025, against disgraced film producer Weinstein, 73. (Also Read: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' evidence files reveal a photo of a bikini-clad mega icon, and it's not the Kardashians) The complaint, which is unrelated to Diddy's lawsuit, alleged that Weinstein raped McKinney and a friend in a Manhattan hotel room in 2003, reported People. According to the complaint, McKinney claims she received a call from an unnamed modelling company executive telling her that he had set up a business meeting between her and Weinstein at a popular West Village lounge in the evening. McKinney said she brought along a fellow modelling friend and roommate to see if he would "consider her as well for an acting role," reported the publication. According to the complaint, they arrived at the lounge and waited for the film mogul to arrive before being ushered to his table. McKinney then claimed that Weinstein "repeatedly told them that he wanted to get to know both of them better, so he could see their 'real selves' " and suggested that they move the meeting to "discuss potential acting roles" to his place since the lounge was "too loud and crowded," as per the outlet. However, once they got back to the hotel room, McKinney alleges in the complaint that the film producer "plied" them with alcohol, ordering several bottles of "Boulevardier and Dom Perignon" and" vodka cocktails," reported the publication. McKinney claimed that she was "disgusted but too frightened to voice her opposition" and had been heavily "intoxicated" at the time. In the filing, she claimed that Weinstein's assistant then called the hotel room, and McKinney informed her of what took place. However, instead of "addressing" her complaints, the assistant allegedly told her to "leave the hotel room immediately," reported the publication. McKinney said she experienced "depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, suicidal ideation, body image issues and demoralisation." Weinstein was convicted in New York State for rape and sexual assault in 2020 and subsequently sentenced to 23 years in prison. However, his convictions were overturned in April 2024 after the New York Court of Appeals ruled he didn't receive a fair trial because women uninvolved in the charges were allowed to testify, as per the outlet. In January, Weinstein begged a New York judge to move up his retrial date, claiming that he was in poor health and didn't know "how much longer" he could "hold on." He is serving jail time on Rikers Island due to his 2022 convictions for sex crimes charges in California. As for Diddy, he is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, reported the publication.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Crystal McKinney? Woman Accusing Both Diddy and Harvey Weinstein of Disgusting Acts
Trigger Warning: This article includes references to sexual assault and rape. Crystal McKinney has made headlines after accusing both Sean Diddy Combs and Harvey Weinstein of s*xual assault. McKinney first filed a lawsuit in May 2024 against Combs, alleging that he drugged and assaulted her. Just a few weeks later, her name surfaced again in an amended complaint filed on May 30, 2025, this time accusing Weinstein of r*pe in an incident that allegedly happened in 2003. The case against Weinstein is not connected to the lawsuit against Combs, but both cases have brought renewed attention to McKinney's story. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, McKinney said she was invited to a meeting with Weinstein by an unnamed executive from a modeling agency. She went to a West Village lounge along with her friend and roommate, hoping to discuss potential acting roles. Who is Crystal McKinney and what is she alleging? Crystal McKinney claims that Weinstein arrived at the lounge, talked to them briefly, and then suggested moving the meeting to a quieter place because the lounge was too loud and crowded. She alleges that they followed him to a Manhattan hotel room, where he ordered several bottles of Boulevardier and Dom Pérignon and vodka cocktails. Once inside, McKinney said things escalated quickly. She alleges that Weinstein groped her and tore at her tank top, causing her to run to the bathroom. According to the lawsuit, her friend joined her there, but Weinstein allegedly barged in and told them to strip and take a bath with him. McKinney said they felt "backed into a corner and feared that he would retaliate against them if they refused his s*xual advances." The complaint claims that Weinstein told the two women to engage in s*xual acts with each other in the bathtub. He then 'dragged' them to the bed and allegedly r*ped both of them. After the incident, McKinney said Weinstein abruptly left the hotel room. She also stated that his assistant called afterward. When McKinney informed the assistant of what had happened, she was told to leave the hotel room immediately instead of receiving help. McKinney says the alleged assault led to long-term trauma. The complaint details the emotional and mental toll it took on her, including "depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, suicidal ideation, body image issues, and demoralization." Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted in 2020 for separate r*pe charges, had his conviction overturned in April 2024 due to trial irregularities. He is currently in custody at Rikers Island after being convicted in California in 2022. While Weinstein awaits a retrial in New York, Diddy is also facing serious legal trouble. He has been charged with s*x trafficking and racketeering. Combs has pleaded not guilty.
Forbes
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
It Took 51 Tries To Nail This Delicious Yuzu Matcha Martini
On The Rocks x House of Suntory Collaboration When it comes to crafting new cocktails from scratch, even the best mixologists may need to try dozens of times before finalizing a recipe. And it took a Japanese bartending legend over 50 tries to create one the better ready-to-serve cocktails on the market. Hidetsugu Ueno of Tokyo's famed Bar High Five was tasked with crafting two new, shelf-stable cocktails for a new collaboration between On The Rocks Premium Cocktails and The House of Suntory. The results—dubbed 'The Harmony Collection,' now on the U.S. market—were a Japanese Boulevardier and Yuzu Matcha Martini. Both use spirits from Suntory's collection; the Boulevardier with Suntory Whisky Toki, and the Martini with Haku Vodka. (On The Rocks and Suntory Global Spirits have had a partnership since 2016. Suntory acquired On The Rocks in 2020.) And while the Japanese Boulevardier is a tasty go-to over ice (with some latitude for at-home customization with garnishes), the Yuzu Matcha Martini stands out, both for its rich mouthfeel and surprising balance of key ingredients and flavors. According to brand press notes, 'the Yuzu Matcha Martini masterfully balances bright yuzu citrus with the earthy depth of green tea, delivering a harmonious fusion of tangy vibrancy and subtle bitterness.' That's certainly a tall order. And during a recent tasting of The Harmony Collection, the martini may have exceeded even those lofty tasting notes. The drink itself—best served in a pre-chilled martini glass, of course—walks a delicate balance between tart, sweet, and boozy. It's recognizably a vodka martini, with a punchy citrus kick from the yuzu on the midpalate. Perhaps more impressive is the restrained, integrated impact of matcha, which lends a subtle earthiness without overpowering the cocktail at any juncture. It's the sort of drink even the matcha-averse may quite enjoy; in fact, if I didn't know the drink's name ahead of time, I might have missed that ground green tea impact until the very end. That sort of balance in a ready-to-serve cocktail doesn't come automatically. Over the course of around a year, Ueno and the On The Rocks team went through 51 variations of the Yuzu Matcha Martini before finalizing the product. 'Many of the ingredients (such as fresh juice, matcha tea, and wines) used to create cocktails will quickly settle and separate once they sit,' says Ueno, speaking to Forbes. 'These ingredients contribute to the flavor, mouthfeel, color, etc. of the overall cocktail and recreating this unity over time is essential in delivering the optimal experience for our consumers. It takes a lot of testing, patience, and creativity.' The On The Rocks Yuzu Matcha Martini is proofed at 20% ABV and is now available in the U.S. as part of a 375ml bottle 2-pack for $29.99. That includes a bottle of the brand's Japanese Boulevardier, proofed to a boozier 32.5% ABV.
