Jacob Hoggard, former lead singer of the band Hedley, was accused of sexual assault by two women in 2018. He was eventually tried in 2022 and found guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm against one of the women, for which he was sentenced to five years in prison.

In 2018 additional sexual charges were laid against Hoggard, though not reported publicly until 2022. The new charges concern an incident which is alleged to have taken place in 2016 involving another victim in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Additionally, in 2005 an underaged fan was found unconscious and shoeless outside of an all ages Hedley show. A blood test revealed Rohypnol in her system, and her shoes were allegedly found in the band's green room, though no charges were ever laid against Hoggard or the other band members.

• Jacob Hoggard's timeline of sex assault charges, trial and conviction - CTV News
• Hedley Were Allegedly Investigated for Drugging Underage Concertgoer - exclaim.ca

The long-time hockey commentator for “Coach's Corner” on Hockey Night in Canada was fired by Sportsnet in 2019 following on-air remarks which they called “divisive”. He implied new immigrants did not wear poppies to honor fallen soldiers, a symbol of remembrance in Canada. His comments were widely perceived as xenophobic:

“You people you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or something like that. These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.”

Following the controversy, Don Cherry refused to apologize and doubled down on his remarks:

“I know what I said and I meant it. Still do. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honor our fallen soldiers … I did not say minorities, I did not say immigrants. If you watch ‘Coach’s Corner,’ I did not say that. I said ‘everybody.’ And I said ‘you people … Irish, Scotch, anybody that’s newcomers to Canada, and they should wear a poppy to honor our dead from the past, whether they’re Scotch or Irish or English, or where they come from.”

• Hockey commentator Don Cherry fired after rant about immigrants - LA Times
• Don Cherry fired by Sportsnet over 'you people' rant on Coach’s Corner - National Post

In 2013 Rapoport appeared in an Instagram post wearing a halloween costume consisting of face paint, a durag, baseball cap, and chains, apparently as a depiction of a Puerto Rican person. The photo resurfaced in 2020, while the magazine was being accused by its employees of systematic racism and toxic culture. He subsequently resigned.

• Adam Rapoport: Bon Appetit editor resigns over 'racist culture' - BBC
• The food world is imploding over structural racism. The problems are much bigger than Bon Appétit. - Vox

In 2020, several women accused Chris D'Elia of sexual harassment and misconduct, including soliciting nude photos from underage girls. Ironically, in 2011 he had played a child molester in the Workaholics episode “To Friend a Predator”, and the episode was removed from streaming platforms following the allegations. D’Elia was also dropped by his agency, and lost his upcoming role in Army of the Dead.

After a several month hiatus, Chris D’Elia returned to the public view with a ten minute YouTube video where he addressed the allegations.

What I have come to understand is this was always about sex. It controlled my life … I had a problem and I do have a problem ... I do know how it looks with all the stuff that's been said and the emails that have been put out there … I stand by the fact that all my relationships have been consensual and legal.

D'Elia has since returned to regularly performing stand-up comedy and podcasting.

• Chris D'Elia Accused of Sexually Harassing Multiple Underage Girls - News Week
• It's been awhile. - YouTube

In 2021 an anonymous Instagram user posted screenshots apparently showing Armie Hammer discussing violent and cannibalistic sexual fantasies. She later accused Hammer publicly of violently raping her in 2017. The Los Angeles District Attorney's office and LAPD decided against filing charges after an investigation.

Enterpenuer Courtney Vucekovich, who also dated Hammer, publicly corroborated that he had related cannibalistic fantasies to her as well. She called the relationship "emotionally abusive".

• A Breakdown of Armie Hammer Allegations, Controversies, and Time-share Drama - vulture.com
• Armie Hammer Being Investigated by LAPD After Woman Accuses Him of Rape - variety.com

Al Franken faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017, leading to his resignation from the U.S. Senate. The first public accusation came from Leeann Tweeden, who alleged that Franken forcibly kissed her during a rehearsal for a USO tour skit in 2006. A photo also surfaced showing Franken appearing to grope Tweeden as she slept, which he later described as intended humor but admitted was inappropriate. Franken apologized for the incident but stated he remembered the rehearsal differently.

Subsequent allegations followed, with several women accusing Franken of groping them during photo-ops and other public events. Franken either denied these allegations, stated he remembered them differently, or expressed that any inappropriate behavior was unintentional. Despite his denials of some claims, Franken acknowledged that the situation had made it impossible for him to remain effective in the Senate and announced his resignation, even though he maintained that some accusations were false.

"The truth is, what people think of me in light of this is far less important than what people think of women who continue to come forward to tell their stories. They deserve to be heard, and believed."

In a 2019 email thread Stallman made remarks about rape that lead to his resignation from MIT and the Free Software Foundation. He had been discussing deceased MIT professor Marvin Minsky, who had visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island for two academic symposia. Virginia Giuffre, who is an alleged victim of Epstein's sex trafficking ring, claims that she was directed to have sex with Minsky by Ghislaine Maxwell. Stallman argued that Minsky may not have been guilty of rape objected to the wording of the accusations against him. Stallman apologized, and subsequently returned to the Free Software Foundation in 2021.

I've called him [Jeffrey Epstein] a 'serial rapist', and said he deserved to be imprisoned. But many people now believe I defended him—and other inaccurate claims—and feel a real hurt because of what they believe I said. I'm sorry for that hurt. I wish I could have prevented the misunderstanding.

• Famed Computer Scientist Richard Stallman Described Epstein Victims As ‘Entirely Willing’ - VICE

Shia LaBeouf has faced several allegations of abuse, most notably from his ex-girlfriend, musician FKA Twigs. In December 2020, FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit accusing LaBeouf of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. LaBeouf has admitted to some abusive behavior but denies the specific allegations in the lawsuit. The trial is scheduled to proceed in October 2024.

• Shia LaBeouf denies assault allegations in lawsuit filed by ex FKA twigs - today.com

In 1977 Roman Polanski was arrested in for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles. He agreed to plea bargain for a lesser charge of statutory rape, though fled the United States hours before his sentencing. He holds French and Polish citizenship, and has avoided extradition to the United States in the years since his conviction.

Polanski went on to continue his decades-long career as a filmmaker, winning several Oscars, BAFTA awards, and Golden Globe awards.

In 2023 Polanski was sued by another woman for allegedly raping her in 1973 when she was a minor. A trial is set for 2025.

• Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor - The Associated Press