When an Atlanta Police detective responds to a 911 call reporting a rape and a shooting death, she’s trailed by camera crews working from a reality show. Did the TV spotlight cause a rush to judgment? Erin Moriarty joins “CBS This Morning” to preview “Reality Kills,” an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday at 10/9c on CBS. Source
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Chuck and Gena Norris sue over alleged MRI contrast agent poisoning
Actor Chuck Norris and his wife, Gena, are suing 11 medical companies after they say she was poisoned by a drug used during a routine MRI scan. The drug is a contrast agent, which enhances MRI images and helps with diagnosis. Anna Werner reports. Source
NYT journalist on why Louis C.K.’s accusers are coming forward
Three women interviewed by the New York Times claimed comedian Louis C.K. exposed himself and masturbated in front of them. Times culture reporter Melena Ryzik, one of the journalists who broke the story, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the allegations, why the women are speaking out now, and the Times’ “very active” tip line. Source
Companies cut ties with Louis C.K. after sexual misconduct allegations
The New York Times reports five women accuse comedian-actor Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct. HBO announced it is pulling Louis C.K. material from its on-demand service and said the actor will no longer appear in an upcoming special. The distributor of C.K.’s new movie, “I Love You, Daddy,” abruptly canceled its premiere Thursday night. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source
Los Angeles task force created to investigate Hollywood sex abuse
The Los Angeles County district attorney created a special task force to investigate allegations of sexual abuse in Hollywood. The team will look into accusations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, director James Toback, actor Ed Westwick and others. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Kevin Spacey dropped from already-completed film after more sexual assault allegations
Following sexual assault allegations, Kevin Spacey was cut from the already-completed Ridley Scott film “All the Money in the World”. Spacey will be replaced by Christopher Plummer, who is expected reshoot all of his scenes in less than a month. Source
Why you should get the flu shot
Up to 20 percent of Americans come down with the flu every year, and there are signs this flu season could be rough. The best protection is a vaccine, but over the past decade effectiveness has been as high as 60 percent and as low as 19 percent. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss this year’s effectiveness and how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold. Source
NYC still storing hundreds of COVID victims in refrigerated trucks
The city’s medical examiner’s office said that 750 bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at a Brooklyn pier. Source
Sex and gender are not the same, science says
As the Trump administration considers rollback of transgender protections, a prominent doctors group stresses that variation in gender identity is a normal part of human diversity Source
Cox praises Planned Parenthood for serving trans community
The actress was honored by Planned Parenthood of New York City at Tuesday night’s gala Source