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25 powerful men in politics and media accused of sexual misconduct in the wake of Harvey Weinstein

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Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein fell from his lofty pedestal atop the entertainment industry in October after more than 80 women accused him of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.

Since the accusations against Weinstein came to light, the floodgates have opened and scores of women have come out with allegations against some of the most powerful figures in media and politics.

Here are some of the biggest names in the industry who have been accused of sexual misconduct. This list includes men who were accused after the Weinstein allegations came to light, but also some prominent men in media and politics whose accusations resurfaced after Weinstein's accusers came forward.

New Yorker staff writer Ryan Lizza

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The New Yorker announced on December 11 that it had severed ties with Lizza after being made aware of "improper sexual conduct" on Lizza's part.

CNN, where Lizza is a political analyst, suspended him while it investigated the matter.

In a statement, Lizza said he was "dismayed that The New Yorker has decided to characterize a respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate."

"The New Yorker was unable to cite any company policy that was violated," he said. "I am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may cause. I love The New Yorker, my home for the last decade, and I have the highest regard for the people who work there. But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake."

Lizza was the reporter who recorded Anthony Scaramucci's expletive-ridden, late-night phone call that led to his quick ouster as White House communications director in July.

Longtime NBC host Matt Lauer

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NBC announced on November 29 that it had fired Lauer after a colleague reported he had engaged in "inappropriate sexual behavior" in the workplace.

Before being dismissed, Lauer had long been a staple at NBC and on the "Today" show. He joined the network in the early 1990s and hosted "Today" for 20 years.

NBC News' chairman, Andy Lack, sent staff a memo on Monday saying he had "received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer."

Lack added that NBC had reason to believe "this may not have been an isolated incident."

Savannah Guthrie, Lauer's co-host on the "Today" show, announced Lauer's departure from the network on Wednesday and read Lack's statement on air.

"This is a sad morning for 'Today' and NBC News," she said. "We just learned this moments ago, just this morning. As I'm sure you can imagine, we are devastated, and we are still processing all of this."

Lauer has yet to comment.

Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan

Conyers, 88, has been accused of sexually harassing several former staffers. He denies the allegations but announced earlier this month that he would resign from Congress in light of the controversy.

When the accusations first began coming out late last month, Conyers said he would step down as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee pending an investigation into his conduct.

House minority leader Nancy Pelosi drew sharp criticism when she defended Conyers and told NBC's Chuck Todd that the congressman was an "icon." She quickly changed course after Conyers announced he would step down as ranking member.

"We are at a watershed moment on the issue, and no matter how great an individual's legacy, it is not a license for harassment," Pelosi said in a follow-up statement. "I commend the women coming forward."

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