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Oscar-winning director Joseph Brooks charged with rape

A New York City prosecutor says Oscar-winningsongwriter and director Joseph Brooks has been charged with rapeand sexual assault.

Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau says details willbe discussed at a news conference Tuesday.

Police said previously that at least four women accused Brooksof luring them to his home and performing sex acts on them whilethey auditioned for movie...

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