jurisprudence

Songwriter of ‘You Light Up My Life’ Accused of Sexual Assault

Joseph Brooks, who until today was best known for being the Oscar-winning songwriter of “You Light Up My Life,” is set to be arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom this afternoon on charges that he sexually assaulted and raped women who answered audition ads he placed on Craigslist. Brooks is 71. [AP]

Songwriter of ‘You Light Up My Life’ Accused of Sexual Assault