can't go a day without mentioning russia and now in the latest george takei star trek star who i'm sure you've heard of is now attacking russia after very serious accusations of sexual assault ok spelled out first rush blamed for this how come well this seems like quite the stretch but in a deleted post attack a actually tweeted that russian bots were amplifying the allegations and now in the same tweet he posted a chart which showed that russian trolls were almost exclusively targeting him so apparently these so-called russian trolls have nothing better to do than spread gossip but how do we actually trace it back to the russian bots in this case well the source the alliance for securing democracy is entirely dedicated to tracking russian influence on twitter but in their methodology they explained that the six hundred accounts that they monitor aren't necessarily controlled by russia they also mention that not all content is created by russia but the majority of the content is created by third parties so what's been the reaction to this are people convinced by what he had to say surpr

can't go a day without mentioning russia and now in the latest george takei star trek star who i'm sure you've heard of is now attacking russia after very serious accusations of sexual assault ok spelled out first rush blamed for this how come well this seems like quite the stretch but in a deleted post tech a actually tweeted that russian bots were amplifying the allegations and now in the same tweet he posted a chart which showed that russian trolls were almost exclusively targeting him so apparently these so-called russian trolls have nothing better to do than spread gossip but how do we actually trace it back to the russian boats in this case well the source the alliance for securing democracy is entirely dedicated to tracking russian influence on twitter but in their methodology they explained that the six hundred accounts that they monitor aren't necessarily controlled by russia they also mention that not all content is created by russia but the majority of the content is created by third parties so what's been the reaction to this are people convinced by what he had to say surpri

can't go a day without mentioning russia and now in the latest george takei star trek star who i'm sure you've heard of is now attacking russia after very serious accusations of sexual assault ok spelled out i would first rush blame for this how come well this seems like quite the stretch but in a deleted post take a actually tweeted that russian bots were amplifying the allegations and now in the same tweet he posted a chart which showed that russian trolls were almost exclusively targeting him so apparently these so-called russian trolls have nothing better to do than spread gossip but how do you actually trace it back to the russian boats in this case well the source the alliance for securing democracy is entirely dedicated to tracking russian influence on twitter but in their methodology they explained that the six hundred accounts that they monitor aren't necessarily controlled by russia they also mention that not all content is created by russia but the majority of the content is created by third parties so what's been the reaction to this are people convinced by what he had to sa

been played in the deepening scandal over sexual misconduct in the us entertainment industry star trek george takei was this week accused of acting in the early eighty's he denied the allegations against him he seemed to win over the backing of social. he should have said that cling on up there not lie everyone else who bad they're so least specious idle through all of this work to make société should would serve as vain startrek after months of growing pressure from washington to the us so it could continue broadcasting that china will not have to abide by. the jury in the second world war costs and social media output more american than apple islands the first amendment is supposed to protect the freedom of speech right right it allows anyone to have a voice in till you speak to about r.t. america was forced to register as a foreign agent why forced because the other option was legal action and accounts frozen so let's say you're an american journalist and you want to cover stories the mainstream media will never talk about and then all of a sudden your employer is labeled a foreign agent that ma

and yesterday george takei of "star trek" fame denied he groped a male model in 1981. he says he doesn't remember the man and calls the accusations personally painful. >>> the ucla basketball team is heading home from china right now without three of its players. this after authorities arrested them on shoplifting charges. according to espn the sports network says freshman liangelo ball, jalen hill and cody riley could remain in china for a week or two. police are reportedly questioning the about an alleged theft from a louis vuitton store. >>> today amtrak crews will be back at work on signals near penn station. new jersey transit is warning riders about some delays heading into new york. the work should be done before tomorrow morning's rush. >>> speaking of public transit, thousands of people ride the bronx street line and market frankfurt line. staying safe on the subway is more than watching your surroundings. in our commuter safety series, matt delucia takes us underground to show us how to be secure on the sub. >> reporter: robberies, fights, and violent attacks

the deepening scandal over sexual misconduct in the united states and to tame an industry star trek george takei was this week accused of acting inappropriately with a male model in the early one nine hundred eighty s. he denies the allegations and then now deleted tweet takei said russian bought. the allegations against him he attached a charge which claimed to show he was targeted by russian trolls however he didn't seem to win over the backing of those on social media. he should have said the cling on may have done it no he says russian bots so let me get this straight they're going to get back at you by repeating something which apparently may or may not be true they're not making this up they're not lying they're not crafting some story of you having been and all they're doing is repeating all according to you allegations made by someone else who benefits from this this absolutely specious idea that somebody is going to go through all of this work to make some some strange and some cryptic association with some has been star trek actor or what an accusation is forty years old i mean it does

and to tell you an industry star trek actor george takei was this week accused of acting inappropriately with a male model all the way back in the early one nine hundred eighty s. he denies the allegations in a now deleted tweet said russian balls were fine the allegations against him he attached a charge which claimed to show he was targeted by russian trolls or if he didn't manage to win over those of social media. he sure knew by repeating what magic is a chavez forty years old but it's great commentary. after months of growing pressure from washington this week are set up to combat nazi propaganda during the second world war it will have to disclose all of its broadcasts and social media output to the american government it must have a transparent financial structure and be ready for a full inspection at any time is artes in eastern hour. let's talk about the first amendment more american than apple pie freedom fries and gun violence the first amendment is supposed to protect the freedom of speech right right it allows anyone to have a voice in till you speak too loud artsy america w

today "star trek" actor george takei responded on twitter to claims he sexually assaulted a male model more than 30 years ago saying, "the events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur." >> the need it for speed! >> reporter: actor anthony edwards, who appeared in "top gun" and "e.r.," admitted on friday he was repeatedly molested by producer gary goddard when he was a child actor. goddard denies the accusation. >> stay home and eat! >> reporter: all this as comedian louis c.k. admitted he exposed himself and masturbated in front of multiple women. in a statement he said, "these stories are true." a step in the right direction, according to gabrielle carteris, president of the screen actors guild. >> we have not heard people really acknowledging what's taken place. and i-- and i feel that part of our moving forward is being able to really tell the full truth. >> reporter: so far, no criminal cases have been filed in los angeles, but former l.a. sex crimes prosecutor steve meister says publicists and agents who may have been involveinvolvedinvolved in coveo face charges. >>

played in the deepening scandal over sexual misconduct in the us entertainment industry star trek actor george takei who's accused of acting inappropriately with a male model in the early eighty's claims which he strongly denies now deleted tweet attack a said russian amplifying the allegations against him he attached a charge which apparently shows he was targeted by russian trolls about information came from a website that claims to track russian influence on twitter called the alliance for securing democracy but even it states that not all the six hundred accounts of monitors are necessarily created all controlled by russia and some of the reaction on social media isn't buying into claims. media analyst lionel says the jumping on the russian allegations bandwagon is getting out of hand. he should have said the cling on may have done it no says russian box so let me get this straight they're going to get back at you by repeating something which apparently may or may not be true to make some sort of strange and some cryptic association with some has been star trek actor or naturalization is forty y

. >> kevin spacey accused of abusing several men over the weekend former star trek star george takeissed recently into politics and news media as well like we mentioned earlier we talk about senate candidate roy moore being accuse the of initiating sexual contact with a woman 14 and he was in this 30s. tv political analyst mark hal principal accused of sexual harass many by five women. joining us this morning to unpack all this information and the questions that james mcmillan entertainment lawyer. we appreciate you so much for taking the time this morning. >> thank for having me holdly. >> where can all of this really go legally? >> well, it depends. it depends on, one, how long ago the allegations happened. so in a certain instances like for harvey weinstein, you've got pastor got the new york prosecutor's office considering bringing criminal charges against him. and they're actually gathering evidence as we speak. then you've got someone like kevin spacey whose been accused of sexual assault but it was so long ago that there's a question as to whether or not the allegations actual

. >>> star trek actor george to k is -- takei is responding to scott brinson, who says that he went back to the apartment for drinks and passed out, decades ago, he denied those allegations. >>> president trump is contradicting his own intelligence agencies by voicing his belief in russian president vladimir putin's denial of meddling. he stopped and visited with him, in vietnam, he told reporters on air force one that putin denied any involvement in election tampering. meanwhile, the commander-in- chief spoke along the president of vietnam in a joint conference today. >> over the past to kick aids -- two decades, based on common interest, that is what is happening with us. it is those crucial bonds we are here to reaffirm today.>> the president called on nations to stop financing and trading with north korea.>>> still ahead, honoring veterans with a much-deserved final tribute, at 10:30, how volunteers are doing just that.>>> later in sports, one of the 76ers young stars was trash talking dream on the green.>>> -- draymond.>>> stephan curry, touching on the nfl protest.>>> tracking a we

"star trek" icon george takei accused of groping a former model in 1981. he said, no, i don't want to do this. i pushed him off and he said, okay, fine. takei denying the allegations, tweeting the events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur and i do not know why he has claimed them now. this morning, oscar winner actor richard drius is on defense just a week after supporting his own son's groping claims against kevin spacey. writer telling "new york" magazine he exposed himself to her in 1987. i just tried to swiftly get out of the room. i pretended it hasn't really happened. he emphatically denies exposing him, saying i did flirt with her and remember trying to kiss jessica as part of what i thought was a consensual seduction ritual that went on for many, many years. i'm horrified and bewildered to discover it wasn't consensual. -- a spokesperson for goddard unquickly denying the allegations, telling the "hollywood reporter" he has nothing but the greatest respect for anthony as a person. gary is saddened by the false allegations. >> every

and a former model says actor george takei sexually assaulted him 36 years ago. he says the star trek actor groped him after a couple of drinks at the actor's condo in 1981. so far in response from takei's representative. and actress ellen page says director brett ratner harassed her and outed her as gay. more than two does men in the entertainment industry have been publicly accused of sexual assault or harassment since the harvey weinstein scandal. >>> tonight actor will ferrell says there's one good thing that's come out of sexual misconduct scandals rocking hollywood. kpix 5's betty yu caught up with him at the napa valley film festival. >> reporter: the festival was almost canceled this year due to the devastating wildfires, but organizers said the show must going on, determined to show that napa is open for business, and tonight they had support from a hollywood a- lister. >> i know a lot of people are dispoliced and still picking up their lives -- displaced and still picking up their lives, but tonight it's starting to come back. >> reporter: tonight the film festival honored w

star trek icon, george takei. what's going on with him?> the latest person really in this -- what has become an avalanche of accusations coming out of hollywood. we have a bit of a statement from this former model who is making an accusation that is decade's old from the '80s. he writes, all of a sudden i began feeling very disoriented and dizzy and i thought i was going to pass out, so i sat down and leaned my head back and i must have passed out. the next thing i remember i was coming to and he had my pants down around my ankles and he was groping my crotch and trying to get my underwear off. obviously, a very graphic description of what happened to him. takei has responded to that and he says, the events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur and i do not know why he has claimed them now. >> and richard dreyfus. i mean, this is one thing after another, one person after another. and i guess, you know, covering the story for the last couple of weeks, i guess this is the silver lining to all of this, is that more and more wome

. >> star trek icon george takei denies he knew a struggling actor and model who accused him of sexual81. takei said the events he describes back in the 1980's simply did not occur. and i do not know why he has claimed them. scott brunton told the hollywood reporter he was 23 at the time living in hollywood and working as a waiter when he met takei bar. they exchanged numbers and brunton says takei invited him back to his condo for drinks. brunton says he grew dizzy and must have passed out and woke up to takei fondling him. >> richard dreyfuss tells a magazine he considered jessica teich a friend from 30 years and encounters with her were playful and mutual. teich says she decided to tweet out after the younger dreyfuss made accusations against kevin spacey. >> harvard researchers followed 17,000 older women around the age of 72. the intensity of their daily activity was tracked with fitness bands of the the women who exerted moderate to vigorous amounts of activity were more likely to live longer than the ones who only did light activity or none at all. >> a classroom in new castle c

star trek icon george takei denied owe knew a struggling actor and model who accused him of sexual assault1981. takei tweeted that this did not occur. he told a holy wood reporter he was 23, living in hollywood working as a waiter when he met takei at a bar. they exchanged numbers and takei invite had i am to theater, theater and back to condo for drinks. he grew dizzy and passed out and woke up to takei groping him. takei denies the allegations. >>> oscar winning actor richard dryfuss is responding to accusations that he exposed himself to the woman who works for him on a tv script in 1987 seventy year-old tells new york magazine, that he considered, jessica like a friend for 30 years and even counter with her were playful and mutual. tike said she decided to speak out after dryfuss tweeted support after younger dryfuss went public with accusation that is kevin spacey groped him when he was 18. >>> alabama's republican nominee for senate, roy moore has denied he made sexual overtures to a 14 year-old girl. he made the comments while speaking at a veterans day event at thal bam, would the

"star trek" icon george takei, accused by a former model of groping him in 1981, after he says he passeddo this. and i pushed him off. takei denying the allegations, saying the events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur. i don't know why he has claimed them now. this morning, oscar-winning actor, richard dreyfuss, is on defense. just a week after supporting his own son's groping claims against actor ken spacey. i just tried to swiftly get out of the room. i pretended it hadn't really happened. dreyfuss emphatically denies exposing himself. i did flirt with her. and i remember trying to kiss jessica as a part of what i thought was a seduction ritual. i'm horrified and bewildered to discover that it wasn't consensual. "e.r." star anthony edwards is accusing goddard as molesting him as a child. goddard telling "the hollywood reporter" he has nothing but respect for anthony as a person. gary is saddened by the false allegations. every day, new accusations. >> reporter: this is feeling like an earthquake in hollywood and outside of it. hundreds of people turned out for that ra

star trek actor george takei accused of actually assaulting a man in 1981.reached out to representatives. no response so far. >> the stories just keep coming. all right. thank you very much. >> a legal contributor for nbc news and clare is senior media editor. good morning to both of you. >> katie, i want to start with you and these developments about l louis c.k. on its face could he be looking at any legal jeopardy? >> well, we know from yesterday's statement by him avs a total and complete admission of liability. but i'm going to assume that any lawyer on behalf of louis c.k. has vetted that statement and ensured that there is no possibility for any criminal or civil statute of limitations to be applicable at this point in time. >> louis c.k. did something a lot of people found striking. he actually acknowledged what had happened and he issued an apology. was he contrite enough? will this work? >> well, he's very contrite, but i think for now his career is over. we've seen hbo cancel any of his shows that are on the platform. netflix. fx. everything he's

george takei is denying he groped a male model. scott brunton told hollywood reporter that takei groped him while they passed out on a date in 1981. takei, best known for his role in star treksaid he has never met his accuser. >>> another sexual assault denial by richard dryfuss, a los angeles based writer says that dryfuss made lewd comments invitation toss her, over the course of several years and exposed himself back in 1987 when she was summoned to his trailer on a set. the actor admits flirting with her but thought it was consensual, he denied exposing himself to her. >>> we still have so much more to cover on cbs-3 "eyewitness news" this sunday morning. >> andy not only took care of this area but he did it all throughout wynfield. >> honoring a wynfield man, for the life that he led. how this veteran's life made an impact on his neighborhood. >>> the sixers take on the reigning champs in the nba what the warriors head coach thinks of ben simmons straight ahead in "eyewitness sports". >>> and it is still colder then normal but not as cold as it was yesterday, thank good ness, when will the temperature reach close to 60 degrees, chelsea ingram's eyewitness weather forec