Harvey Weinstein says an article in “The Spectator” which just came out — purportedly quoting him as saying he traded acting roles for sex — is bogus, and the reporter who wrote the story seems to admit it. The article says Weinstein told the…
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Friday, July 13, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Denies Saying He Traded Acting Jobs for Sex
Harvey Weinstein says an article in “The Spectator” which just came out — purportedly quoting him as saying he traded acting roles for sex — is bogus, and the reporter who wrote the story seems to admit it. The article says Weinstein told the…
Monday, July 2, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Slapped with Three New Sexual Assault Charges
Harvey Weinstein is facing 3 new charges for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in 2006. Manhattan D.A., Cyrus Vance Jr., announced Monday a grand jury has charged Weinstein with a first degree criminal sexual act and 2 counts of predatory sexual…
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Rape & Criminal Sex Act
Harvey Weinstein cracked a smile as he walked into court before pleading not guilty to rape and criminal sex act charges. The disgraced movie mogul — flanked by his attorneys — entered his plea Tuesday morning in a NYC court and he is free on…
Friday, June 1, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Sued for Raping Woman After Alleged Sexual Assault on Video
Harvey Weinstein turned a woman’s sales pitch into a full-on sexual assault — which was captured on video — and followed it up by raping her in his hotel room … according to an explosive new class action lawsuit. Melissa Thompson claims she had…
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Nancy Grace Says Weinstein Will Get a Fair Trial Because of O.J. Simpson
Nancy Grace says Harvey Weinstein needs to stop bitchin’ about not being able to get a fair trial because he’s not a victim here. We got the former prosecutor and current TV host Wednesday at LAX, where we asked what she made of Weinstein’s legal…
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Indicted by Grand Jury on Rape Charges
Harvey Weinstein has just been indicted by a grand jury on multiple rape charges. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced Wednesday the grand jury handed up charges of rape in the first and third degrees, as well as committing…
Harvey Weinstein Indicted by Grand Jury on Rape Charges
Harvey Weinstein has just been indicted by a grand jury on multiple rape charges. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced Wednesday the grand jury handed up charges of rape in the first and third degrees, as well as committing…
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Lawyer Says Harvey Weinstein Had 10-Year Consensual Relationship with Accuser
The woman alleging Harvey Weinstein repeatedly raped her in 2013 had a consensual sexual relationship with him for 10 years … according to Weinstein’s attorney. Ben Brafman met with prosecutors and the judge Tuesday, and afterward said he was…
Friday, May 25, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Surrenders to NYPD
Harvey Weinstein just turned himself into the NYPD where he will be charged with a sex crime. Weinstein arrived to the NYPD’s 1st Precinct Friday morning accompanied by several of his attorneys. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ at least one woman…
Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors Eyeing Obscure Law in Investigation
Harvey Weinstein is now in the crosshairs of prosecutors who are looking to possibly prosecute him under a law that some legal experts say is a giant stretch. Law enforcement sources tell us, the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York is…
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Harvey Weinstein to Be Arrested By NYPD
Harvey Weinstein stands accused of victimizing countless women during his decades of egregious misconduct.
His attacks were so severe and so frequent that Weinstein’s name has become synonymous with a culture in which women are regarded as disposable sex objects to be violently mistreated by powerful men.
And now the disgraced film mogul might finally be brought to justice.
Several media outlets have confirmed today that Weinstein is expected to turn himself in to the NYPD Friday morning.
Weinstein will be taken into custody and will eventually face prosecution on sexual misconduct charges that are as yet unspecified.
The news comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report detailing New York authorities’ comprehensive investigation into assault and harassment claims against Weinstein.
Weinstein’s attorney, Benjamin Brafman, has refused to comment on reports that his client will surrender to police Friday morning.
Among the allegations investigated by police were claims made by actresses Paz de la Huerta and Lucia Evans.
De la Huerta alleges that she was raped by Weinstein on two separate occasions in 2010.
Evans says she was forced to perform oral sex on Weinstein in his office in 2004, while she was still an acting student.
Once considered one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, Weinstein’s fall from grace began back in October of 2017 with the publication of a scathing New York Times report detailing decades of sexual misconduct.
In the wake of the report, dozens of women came forward to reveal that they too were victimized by Weinstein.
Their courage gave rise to the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, both of which are devoted to ensuring that victims of predators like Harvey Weinstein are no longer forced to suffer in silence.
High-profile Hollywood figures such as Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Asia Argento, Rose McGowan and Salma Hayek came forward to call attention not only to Weinstein’s crimes but to the sins of an industry that tolerates and even encourages such behavior.
Even if Weinstein isn’t imprisoned as a result of the charges against him in New York, it seems increasingly unlikely that he’ll be able to avoid jail time.
Earlier this year, the LAPD submitted three cases of sexual assault to prosecutors.
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has launched an investigation to determine whether Weinstein crossed state lines with an intent to commit sexual assault, which would make the attack a federal crime.
Weinstein has declined to speak with the press but has reiterated through his attorney’s office that he denies having non-consensual sex with any of his alleged victims.
Weinstein has kept a low profile these last seven months, spending some of that time in a rehab center for sex addicts in Arizona.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
Harvey Weinstein Will be Charged with a Sex Crime, Plans Surrender
Harvey Weinstein will be charged with a sex crime and will surrender Friday … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ at least one woman is the alleged victim — Lucia Evans. She claims Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on…
Monday, May 21, 2018
Asia Argento to Cannes: Harvey Weinstein Raped Me and Some of You Knew
The 2018 Cannes Film Festival came to a close, and Asia Argento delivered an incredible and jaw-dropping speech.
She did not mince words when it came to Harvey Weinstein, whom she accuses of rape.
See her powerful speech in the accompanying video and feel the weight of her words.
"I have a few words to say," Asia"s speech begins.
Reportedly, the organizers did not know what she planned to say in her speech.
"In 1997, I was raped by Harvey Weinstein, here at Cannes. I was 21 years old."
Asia was one of the very first women to come forward and accuse him of sexual assault.
"This festival was his hunting ground."
According to the accusations — which are numerous — he had a number of hunting grounds.
Asia continues:
"I want to make a prediction."
This is her hope for the future, and she"s displaying an astounding degree of optimism that tomorrow will be better than yesterday.
"Harvey Weinstein will never be welcomed here ever again."
The entire world hopes that, at the very least.
Though we should consider, for a moment, how low the bar is set when a woman who accuses a man of one of the most evil deeds possible…
… To be speaking about him facing social and professional consequences instead of expressing the hope that he will spend the rest of his life beyond bars.
Asia continues to describe a better future.
"He will live in disgrace."
And then come the professional consequences:
"Shunned by a film community that once embraced him."
And she"s not afraid to call out the people who were complicit.
"… And covered up for his crimes."
Then she really turns up the heat.
"And even tonight, sitting among you, there are those who still have to be held accountable for their conduct towards women."
She continues:
"For a behavior that does not belong in this industry — does not belong in any industry or workplace."
She is absolutely right.
"You know who you are."
We would point out that perhaps some of them do not know who they are. There are plenty of sexual predators in the world who never realized that their actions have left a trail of suffering behind them.
Perhaps the #MeToo movement has made them realize the harm that they"ve done.
"But most importantly, we know who you are."
That is important, yes.
"And we"re not going to allow you to get away with it any longer."
Asia"s speech was met with well-deserved applause.
Sadly, there is a long way to go before people can even hope to see justice for all of the horrible crimes committed within the entertainment industry and beyond.
What"s worse is that some people are already talking about "comebacks."
Surely we can all agree that rapists belong behind bars at the very least.
Surely we can also agree that serial harassers and abusers don"t deserve a "comeback" in an industry that they once treated as a hunting ground.
Harvey Weinstein has always denied the many, many allegations against him, and it is possible that thanks to the passage of time and the woeful inadequacy of the legal system, he will never see the inside of a prison cell.
But perhaps #MeToo and #TimesUp can create a better future. One without sex monsters.
That, we think, is what has Asia Argento filled with optimism.
Monday, May 7, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Fires Off Lawsuit, Demands $300k in Crisis Assistance
Harvey Weinstein’s rainy day has arrived — it’s more like a monsoon, really — and he’s insisting his insurance company cover his ass, because that’s why he’s been paying his premiums. Weinstein’s insurer, Chubb Indemnity Insurance Co., ran to…
Monday, April 30, 2018
Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein for Damaging Her Career
Ashley Judd’s chances of landing a role on “Lord of the Rings” got torpedoed after she turned down Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual demands … so she says in a new lawsuit. The actress is suing the disgraced movie mogul for defamation and…
Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein for Damaging Her Career
Ashley Judd’s chances of landing a role on “Lord of the Rings” got torpedoed after she turned down Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual demands … so she says in a new lawsuit. The actress is suing the disgraced movie mogul for defamation and…
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Ronan Farrow Won"t Comment on Possible Weinstein Prosecution
Ronan Farrow had an interesting comment on a possible Harvey Weinstein prosecution … something prosecutors typically say when hounded by the media. We got the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Friday at LAX and asked if the Bill Cosby conviction…
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
The Weinstein Company Files for Bankruptcy
Harvey Weinstein’s The Weinstein Company has filed for bankruptcy after a wave of sexual misconduct allegations against the company’s founder. In a statement Monday, the company announced it has entered into a “stalking horse” agreement with Lantern…
The Weinstein Company Files for Bankruptcy
Harvey Weinstein’s The Weinstein Company has filed for bankruptcy after a wave of sexual misconduct allegations against the company’s founder. In a statement Monday, the company announced it has entered into a “stalking horse” agreement with Lantern…
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