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Since Harvey Weinstein was hit with countless sexual assault and harassment allegations last year, dozens of Hollywood figures have been accused of similar misbehaviour, including Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K.

It’s a trend that’s begun to shape and change the language of the industry, with 300 female actresses, directors, writers and executives having teamed up just this week to launch the Time’s Up initiative, a $13-million-dollar legal defence fund to help support and protect women across various professions from sexual misconduct.

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But not everyone has been ready to vilify those being accused of sexual assault and harassment. In his new stand-up special for Netflix, Dave Chappelle had a few things to say about C.K., who forced several women to watch against their will while he masturbated.

Referencing Abby Schachner, one of C.K.’s accusers, Chappelle said, “One lady said, ‘Louis C.K. masturbated in front of me, ruined my comedy dreams.’ Word? Well then I dare say, madame, you may have never had a dream. Come on man, that’s a brittle spirit. That is a brittle-ass spirit, that is too much, this grown-ass woman.”