Netflix Takes a Bold Stand on Sexual Assault, Harassment — With Scant Comment

Within a day of discovering the star of one of its flagship programs was accused of making an unwanted sexual advance on a minor, Netflix suspended production on “House of Cards.” This, as well as the brand’s lack of extensive comment on the allegation against actor Kevin Spacey, follows the suggestions a crisis communications firm made to marketers vexed about what to do in the wake of multiple sexual assault and harassment allegations against Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein.