Harry Dreyfuss, Son of Richard Dreyfuss, Says Kevin Spacey Sexually Assaulted Him as a Teen

Harry Dreyfuss, the son of actor/director Richard Dreyfuss, says that Kevin Spacey groped him when he was an 18-year-old senior in high school and his father was directing Spacey in a play at London’s Old Vic theatre.

Dreyfuss said that he has always passed the story off as a joke, but that the numerous others coming forward have allowed him to see the incident in its true light.

Writes Dreyfuss in a piece at Buzzfeed News:

As the allegations against Harvey Weinstein came rolling in, and so many women I know posted their stories of sexual abuse during the #MeToo campaign, I came to see how important it is to add my voice to the people who are demanding a better world. A world in which powerful men are no longer allowed to feel safe to do this, or far worse. In retrospect, what disgusts me about Kevin was how safe he did feel. He knew he could fondle me in a room with my father and that I wouldn’t say a word. He knew I wouldn’t have had the guts. And I didn’t.

Dreyfuss says that Spacey befriended him and made himself into a sort of “authority figure” before making his move and grabbing the teen’s crotch while his father was in the room with them, a move his father didn’t notice at the time.

Adds Dreyfuss:

First of all, on the scale of sexual abuse, I felt that what happened to me was relatively minor. It wasn’t until this year, when so many people have bravely come out with their stories, and the demand for a better world has gotten such broad support, that I saw my own story has value. What I see now is that when it comes to sexual abuse, there is no such thing as a “minor” assault. And if telling this story will help others speak up, then it is worth it. I also can’t stand that Kevin, in his apology, tried to distract from the real problem here by coming out, and in so doing managed to undermine all the work the LGBT community has done to do away with the association between pedophilia and homosexuality. The fact that he’s gay is not what’s important. Rather, it’s that he has no respect for consent. A lot of people have warned me this could hurt my career because it will make me look like I’m “jumping on the bandwagon.” But as long as the bandwagon is outing a sexual predator…then I’m good with that.

Buzzfeed adds:

On Wednesday, Spacey’s publicist released a statement that Spacey is seeking unspecified “evaluation and treatment.” When asked to comment on Dreyfuss’s story, Bryan Freedman, a lawyer representing Spacey, said, “Let me be clear, Mr. Spacey absolutely denies the allegations.”

Dreyfuss tweeted on Sunday:

Thanks to anyone who’s ever spoken out. I add my story in the hope predators learn there will always be consequences t.co/DezeSnr6Gj

— HarryDreyfuss (@harrydreyfuss) November 4, 2017

Support has been tremendous. Let’s extend this love to victims who don’t come from famous families, and make ALL abusers fear consequences

— HarryDreyfuss (@harrydreyfuss) November 5, 2017

As did his father:

I love my son @harrydreyfuss more than I could explain with all the words in the world. And I am so incredibly proud of him right now. t.co/iLOxTxPe4n

— Richard Dreyfuss (@RichardDreyfuss) November 5, 2017

Dreyfuss is just the latest of Spacey’s victims to speak out.

An allegation against Spacey by actor Anthony Rapp last week snowballed into an avalanche of similar allegations including filmmaker Tony Montana, who said that Spacey groped him in public in 2003, and the actor Roberto Cavazos.

That was followed by an as yet unnamed man who claimed Spacey raped him at 15, and 8 crew members on House of Cards who said they were harassed by Spacey as well as a London bartender who said Spacey flashed him and then tried to shut him up with an expensive watch.

Spacey was also dumped by his agency, CAA, and his publicist Polaris.

And Netflix cut its ties with the House of Cards actor.

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Harry Dreyfuss, Son of Richard Dreyfuss, Says Kevin Spacey Sexually Assaulted Him as a Teen

Oxford Street Could Be Pedestrianised By December 2018, London Mayor Announces
Large parts of London’s Oxford Street could be pedestrianised by December 2018 under plans put forward by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to turn the strip into the “world’s best outdoor shopping experience”.

About half a mile of the street from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street could become a “traffic-free pedestrian boulevard”, the mayor said in unveiling plans on Monday that are being publicly consulted on until 17 December, 2017.

Khan said: “This is a hugely exciting moment for the capital. Oxford Street is world famous with millions of visitors every year, and in just over a year the iconic part of the street west of Oxford Circus could be transformed into a traffic-free pedestrian boulevard.

“Whether you’re a local resident, a business, or shop in some of the area’s famous stores, our plans will make the area substantially cleaner and safer for everyone, creating one of the finest public spaces in the world.”

Khan said he hoped the first stages of the “ambitions plans” would coincide with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line in central London.

This morning I’ve launched plans for an iconic part of Oxford Street to be transformed into a pedestrian boulevard. t.co/r96rZlFRJp pic.twitter.com/z409GRzCqE — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 6, 2017
Under the plans all east-west traffic will be stopped from the street (between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus) that attracts more than four million visits a week, but some north-south routes will be maintained.

The Mayor said new seating would be placed along the shopping strip to give people a chance to rest and “spend time enjoying the area” and the carriageway would be raised to be level with the existing pavements between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus during “this first stage, to make it more accessible for everyone”.

A new 800m-long work of public art could also be commissioned for the length of the former carriageway, acting as a centrepiece for the transformed street, the plans stated.

Cyclists would not be able to ride in the pedestrianised area, but Transport for London (TfL) and Westminster City Council is to consult, during Summer 2018, on “new high-quality cycle routes” along quieter roads to the north and south of Oxford Street.

In all, at least 25 new pedestrian crossings would be installed across the area, all of which will use energy-efficient LED lighting and have Pedestrian Countdown technology, the Mayor said, adding that traffic signals across the West End would also be altered and improved to manage any traffic impacts.

According to the plans, new and extended taxi ranks would be created close to Oxford Street to allow Black Cabs to continue to pick up and drop off customers. When combined with other taxi ranks being built and extended across the area, rank spaces will increase by 20 per cent by 2020, Khan said.

Taxis would also still be able to cross Oxford Street at Duke Street, Stratford Place, Vere Street and Harewood Place.

The Mayor’s office said that since summer 2016, TfL had been working to reduce the number of buses on Oxford Street by 40 per cent and the service would drop off further once with Elizabeth line was introduced.

Khan said along with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line, Oxford Street would be “truly transformed” over the coming years and pledged to work closely with residents, businesses and Westminster Council to ensure “plans are the very best they can be”.

He added authorities would invest in wider pavements, pedestrian crossings, more taxi ranks and further cycling infrastructure to “support everyone living and working in the wider area”.

Westminster City Council Deputy Leader Robert Davis encouraged people to take part in the consultation: “Protecting and improving the quality of life for residents in the surrounding area will be a key consideration, it’s crucial that everyone knows that we are listening and that they can help shape our plans.”

Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive of New West End Company, welcomed the announcement:  “After years of campaigning, it’s excellent news finally to see commitment from our politicians to a game-changing transformation of Oxford Street. Removing the wall of red buses from Oxford Street will reduce congestion and improve air quality – improvements which must also be capitalised on across Regent Street, Bond Street and the wider West End.”

Xavier Brice, Chief Executive of walking and cycling charity, Sustrans, said the transformation will give Londoners “room to breathe in the heart of the city”.

“This is a crucial step forward in freeing up space for people, instead of metal boxes. Making this iconic destination free of traffic, free of exhaust fumes and open for all to enjoy is vital at a time when London is facing an air pollution crisis.”

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/oxford-street-could-be-pedestrianised_uk_5a004024e4b0c9653000b7d3

Why We Must Remember This Prophetic Sexual Outlaw

The queer, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, and prophetic sexual outlaw who shook up Howard University.

www.advocate.com/current-issue/2017/11/06/why-we-must-remember-prophetic-sexual-outlaw

Theresa May Reveals She Knows Of Unreported Westminster Sexual Harassment Allegations

Theresa May has revealed she has been told of further incidents of sexual harassment in Westminster that have yet to be reported in the media.

The prime minister was asked on Monday if she could “hand on heart” promise that she was not aware of any of the claims that have emerged over the last two weeks.

“A number of stories have appeared the press, a number of issues were raised with me that didn’t appear in the press,” the prime minister said.

May was answering a question from the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg at the CBI conference in London.

The prime minister added: “You’ve seen action has been taken. A number of people have been referred to the Conservative Party grievance procedure.

“And a number of people have been referred to the Cabinet Secretary when they are in ministerial positions.”

May’s admission that she is aware of allegations that have not been made public came as her close ally Damian Green faced fresh calls to step aside.

The first secretary state is being interviewed on Monday as part of a Cabinet Office investigation which has been expanded to include claims that pornography was found on one of his parliamentary computers in 2008.

Green, who is effectively the prime minister’s deputy, has strongly denied the claims.

Tory MP Heidi Allen on Sunday joined fellow backbencher Anna Soubry in calling for Green to step aside from his job while the investigation was carried out.

Four other Tory MPs have been referred to the party’s newly established disciplinary committee regarding allegations against them.

May is due to meet with Jeremy Corbyn and other party leaders on Monday afternoon for talks on how to try and crackdown on sexual abuse in Westminster.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/theresa-may-reveals-she-knows-of-unreported-sexual-harassment-allegations_uk_5a003a35e4b0baea26331787

Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate

After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.

www.advocate.com/crime/2017/11/06/gays-against-guns-storms-senate

케빈 스페이시의 ‘프라이버시’ 보호는 위험했다
1990년, 에디터 겸 기자, 컬럼니스트로 활동하던 나는 유명인들의 성적 지향에 대해 보도했다는 이유로 여러 매체…

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www.huffingtonpost.kr/2017/11/06/story_n_18476418.html

‘Great British Bake Off’ Winner Candice Brown Shrugs Off Paul Hollywood ‘Intimate Kiss’ Claims

Former ‘Great British Bake Off’ winner Candice Brown has laughed off the suggestion that she was spotted kissing Paul Hollywood at a Pride Of Britain awards after-party last week.

Over the weekend, The Sun published photos of Candice and Paul at the bash, suggesting she was “sharing an intimate kiss” with the ‘Bake Off’ judge as well as “toying with his ear”.

However, responding to the pictures, she insisted that she’d actually been with a number of other celebs at the party, clarifying that she’d only been giving him a “kiss goodbye”.

Stacey Solomon, Candice joked: “So invisibility cloaks are real… I was so sure you were there all night too!!”

She added: “No kisses or hugs hello or goodbye from now on- handshakes or waves only!”

Sharing a link to The Sun’s news story, Stacey then insisted that she’d been “there the entire time”, writing: “From where I was standing just a goodbye peck! I got one too…” 

Well I was the the entire time no intimate kisses from where I was standing just a goodbye peck! I got one too… t.co/2BptmjmQjt

— Stacey Solomon (@StaceySolomon) November 5, 2017