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Judge Dismisses Ashley Judd's Sexual Harassment Claim Against Harvey Weinstein

Ashley Judd can continue with the defamation part of her lawsuit against disgraced former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, a judge ruled Wednesday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Judge Dismisses Ashley Judd's Sexual Harassment Claim Against Harvey Weinstein

January 10, 2019 • But the federal judge also said the actress could proceed with the defamation part of her lawsuit against the former mega-producer.

Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein, Saying He Tried To Damage Her Career

This combination photo shows Ashley Judd during the 2017 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., and Harvey Weinstein at The Weinstein Co. and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, Calif., in January 2017. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein, Saying He Tried To Damage Her Career

May 1, 2018 • The 50-year-old actress said that after she rebuffed the producer's sexual advances, he badmouthed her to the filmmaker of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, costing her a prime role.,

Accusations Fly After McConnell Strategy Tape Surfaces

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Accusations Fly After McConnell Strategy Tape Surfaces

April 9, 2013 • On the tape, the senator and his aides purportedly discuss potential opponent Ashley Judd and what personal issues they might use against her. A McConnell aide says the campaign's offices may have been bugged and accuses the "far left" of "Nixonian tactics."

As With The Losses In '64 And '76, More Self-Examination In The GOP

Moderates triumphed at the '76 convention but their candidate, Ronald Reagan, lost the general election in the fall, Anthony Camerano/AP hide caption

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As With The Losses In '64 And '76, More Self-Examination In The GOP

February 11, 2013 • The Republican Party, having lost its second consecutive presidential election, is struggling for an answer. In the past, the divisions were about ideology. This time, it's about tactics — and who decides which are the correct tactics to take. And that has created more division.

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6 Reasons Ashley Judd Is The Target Of An Attack Ad

Ashley Judd, who has said she's considering a challenge to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, is now the subject of a Karl Rove-backed attack ad. Matt Sayles/AP hide caption

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6 Reasons Ashley Judd Is The Target Of An Attack Ad

February 8, 2013 • Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she's mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.