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Article snippet: Two prominent executives — one in the movie industry, the other in the restaurant business — are the latest to face allegations of sexual misconduct. The Los Angeles Times reported accusations made by dozens of women against James Toback, a writer and director whose films include “Bugsy” and “Two Girls and a Guy.” And in another report, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans described allegations against John Besh, a well-known restaurateur, and employees at the company he owns in part, the Besh Restaurant Group. The allegations come after similar accusations made against the movie producer Harvey Weinstein. On Oct. 5, The New York Times reported on allegations that Mr. Weinstein had sexually harassed and abused young women for years. More women came forward with similar stories about Mr. Weinstein after the accounts were published. And still more women have begun using the hashtag #MeToo on social media to share their own experiences with sexual harassment, abuse and rape. Mr. Toback was accused of cornering young women and attempting to masturbate in front of them or to rub his groin against them. The Los Angeles Times interviewed 38 women separately. Many said Mr. Toback tried to convince them that he could advance their careers in the movie industry. Some said he asked for eye contact while he masturbated in front of them. Two described tearful reactions, either in the moment or years later. Sari Kamin, a writer who also works in radio and photography, told The Lo... Link to the full article to read more