• Join Puck

    Directly Supporting Authors

    A new economic model in which writers are also partners in the business.

    Personalized Subscriptions

    Customize your settings to receive the newsletters you want from the authors you follow.

    Stay in the Know

    Connect directly with Puck talent through email and exclusive events.

  • What is puck? Newsletters Authors Podcasts Events Gift Puck Careers

A Legal Coda to the #MeToo Era

The bizarre story of a disgraced C.E.O. attempting to win back his reputation. It’s a plot that involves former lawyers for Harvey Weinstein and Gretchen Carlson, landmark legislation, Congress, and more.

In November 2021, Tatiana Spottiswoode testified before the House Judiciary Committee about her relationship with Zia Chishti, and how Chishti allegedly subjected her to humiliating situations at work and sent her disturbing emails.
In November 2021, Tatiana Spottiswoode testified before the House Judiciary Committee about her relationship with Zia Chishti. Photo: Screenshot via House Committee on the Judiciary
Eriq Gardner
September 4, 2023

Six years after the height of the #MeToo movement, some men accused of bad behavior are seeking restitution—and in some cases, revenge. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and pitcher Trevor Bauer recently took news outlets to court after being accused of inappropriate behavior. Andrew Cuomo has served dozens of subpoenas in his quest to challenge the accusations that led him to resign as governor. Joshua Wright, a former top law professor, just sued the students who accused him of sexual misconduct, seeking $108 million in damages. Many could be hoping to emulate Johnny Depp, who won a defamation suit against Amber Heard in a high-profile trial last year.