There’s a group of stars in show business who continue to appear at red carpet events, sell out arenas, and receive nominations for prestigious awards despite being accused of serious crimes.
These alleged crimes—some committed before the celebrities became famous—seem to have been forgotten after the individuals settled with their victims for substantial sums, served short prison sentences, or had the charges against them dropped.
Some, like rapper Dr. Dre, have apologized for their actions, while others, like actor Jon Hamm, provide dismissive responses and show discomfort when confronted about their past behavior in interviews.