Weinstein effect

The Weinstein effect is the phenomenon in which famous or powerful figures previously thought to be immune from most consequences due to their fame are later accused or convicted of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct. The term "Weinstein effect" came into use in October 2017, when media outlets began reporting on sexual abuse perpetrated by film producer Harvey Weinstein. The effect is closely related to the #MeToo movement and contributed to the movement’s growth. The two events are categorized by a cascade of allegations of abuse, harassment, and misconduct against many notable figures such as Richard Dreyfuss, Sean Combs, R. Kelly, Kevin Spacey, Charlie Rose, Louis C.K., Dustin Hoffman, Matt Lauer, John Lasseter, Danny Masterson, John Kricfalusi, Dan Schneider, T.J. Miller, Bill Cosby, Charlie Sheen, Justin Roiland, Neil Gaiman, Gary Glitter, Les Moonves, Garrison Keillor, Vic Mignogna, Asia Argento, U.S. Representative John Conyers, U.S. Senator Al Franken, former Senate candidate and Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore, U.S. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Welsh politician Carl Sargeant.