Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman has apologized after eight women accused him of sexual misconduct.<br />Ex-Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, the person at the center of the so-called MeToo movement,.... will also reportedly turn himself in to New York City police to face criminal charges. <br />Here's our Ro Aram with more. <br /> CNN reported Thursday that it spoke to eight women who claimed were victims of what some called harassment and others called inappropriate behavior by Morgan Freeman.<br />Eight others said they witnessed the actor's alleged misconduct on movie sets and in the offices of his production company. <br />One of the alleged victims was a production assistant on the set of Freeman's recent film "Going in Style."<br />She told CNN that the actor repeatedly tried to lift up her skirt and asked if she was wearing underwear.<br />She also claimed that Freeman subjected her to unwanted touching and comments about her figure and clothing on a near-daily basis.<br />The others gave similar accounts. <br />Freeman released a statement through his publicist, apologizing to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected. <br />He insisted that was never his intent, adding that anyone who knows him knows he would never intentionally offend or knowingly make anyone feel uneasy.<br /> Meanwhile, the person who triggered the recent wave of MeToo activists, Harvey Weinstein, is reportedly going to hand himself in to the NYPD on Friday. <br />U.S. media reports the disgraced movie mogul is expected to face sexual misconduct charges following an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney's office.<br />More than 70 women have accused Weinstein of sexual abuse, including rape. <br />Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone. <br /> His lawyers, the NYPD and the Manhattan district attorney's office have all declined to confirm the news reports.<br />Ro Aram, Arirang News. <br />
