A New York jury has awarded a staggering $1.68 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse. This landmark verdict marks a significant moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding sexual misconduct in Hollywood. The decision comes after extensive testimonies from the accusers detailing their experiences of harassment and abuse at the hands of the acclaimed director. Toback has been ordered to pay the financial compensation to the women, in what is being viewed as a pivotal victory for the victims of sexual assault within the entertainment industry.