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While announcing the renewal of their hit series, “Empire,” Fox executives said that despite accusations over the years that its star Terrence Howard has assaulted women, “our experience with Terrence has been excellent.” Howard said, “I’ve grown so much from anything that’s happened in the past,” although one allegation was in 2013.

Should stars be held more accountable for their behavior? If the N.F.L. is trying to take domestic abuse seriously, should Hollywood?