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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/05/harvey-weinstein-sexual-harassment-allegations
Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has issued an apology for his past behavior and said he is preparing to take a leave of absence from work after a bombshell report on Thursday accused him of sexual harassment over decades.
Weinstein made a statement to the New York Times, which broke news of the claims, with the film producer saying: “I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go.”
Weinstein Co sued for $15m over releases of The Founder and Gold
It was reported, citing company officials, that Weinstein had reached private settlements with at least eight women over accusations of sexual misconduct over a period of years. Among the accusers who allegedly reached settlements are two former assistants, an actress and an Italian model.
Lawyers for Weinstein said that many of the allegations were false and that a lawsuit was being prepared.
The Times report alleged he had created a toxic working environment through decades of inappropriate sexual advances, and claimed he had made settlements after allegations from a number of women over the years.
It is based on interviews with dozens of former and current employees who claim they saw examples of Weinstein’s misbehavior, as well as legal records and internal documents from the businesses Weinstein has run.
Weinstein’s alleged behavior frequently fit a pattern, they claimed. A young woman would be told to meet Weinstein at a luxury hotel for business purposes, and he would use the encounter to make sexual advances. Eight women who spoke for the story said Weinstein greeted them in the nude, or asked for a massage, or to watch him shower, it was reported.
Few of those who spoke to the Times challenged Weinstein over his behavior, they said.
Weinstein, through his lawyer Lisa Bloom, “denies many of the accusations as patently false”. Bloom further called Weinstein “an old dinosaur learning new ways”.
In conversations with Weinstein over the past year, she told the paper, she has “explained to him that due to the power difference between a major studio head like him and most others in the industry, whatever his motives, some of his words and behaviors can be perceived as inappropriate, even intimidating”.
After the Times’ article was published, another lawyer for Weinstein, Charles Harder, said in a statement: “We are preparing the lawsuit now. All proceeds will be donated to women’s organizations.”
“The New York Times published today a story that is saturated with false and defamatory statements about Harvey Weinstein,” the statement read. “ It relies on mostly hearsay accounts and a faulty report, apparently stolen from an employee personnel file, which has been debunked by nine different eyewitnesses. We sent the Times the facts and evidence, but they ignored it and rushed to publish.”
The accusations against Weinstein span several decades and come from big-name stars to employees at the lowest rungs in his vaunted production company.
Ashley Judd claimed to the Times on Thursday that two decades ago, Weinstein invited her to a breakfast meeting, which he held in his hotel room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and used the occasion to ask her to give him a massage or watch him shower.
In 2014, a temporary worker would claim, Weinstein would make an unwanted advance at the same hotel, saying he would kickstart her career if she would have sex with him. She declined to report the incident to human resources. One year later, a female assistant would tell others that a nude Weinstein had pressured her into giving him a massage – an alleged incident that helped form the basis of a 2015 letter which another employee wrote to executives at Weinstein’s company.
“There is a toxic environment for women at this company,” said the letter, obtained by the Times. The letter’s author, Lauren O’Connor, is also reported to have settled a claim against Weinstein, although he claimed to the Times that she left the company on good terms. O’Connor withdrew her complaint and thanked Weinstein for the career opportunity after reaching a settlement, it was reported.
Weinstein, who was married during many of the alleged incidents or their aftermath, has not commented publicly about Judd’s claims. Her mother, the country singer Naomi Judd, claims Ashley told her about the incident around the time it allegedly occurred.
Judd has told a version of her story publicly in the past, but without naming the man involved. “Women have been talking about Harvey amongst ourselves for a long time, and it’s simply beyond time to have the conversation publicly,” Judd told the paper.
Weinstein is seen by many as one of the modern fathers of the independent movie scene, helping to bring directors such as Steven Soderbergh and Quentin Tarantino to mainstream audiences.
Through aggressive campaigning, he helped to secure a string of best picture Oscars for films including Shakespeare in Love, The Artist and The Engish Patient. Last year, he started funding a private foundation to help champion LGBT rights, women’s rights and the increased visibility of female directors within Hollywood.
This is not the first time Weinstein has been publicly accused of making unwanted sexual advances.
In 2015, model Ambra Battilana accused Weinstein of groping her in his office but the Manhattan district attorney decided not to pursue the case. “After analyzing the available evidence, including multiple interviews with both parties, a criminal charge is not supported,” said spokeswoman Joan Vollero at the time. Weinstein maintained his innocence.
Manchester by the Sea director defends Casey Affleck over sexual harassment allegations
Weinstein’s reputation in the industry for abrasive behavior has followed him throughout his career. His relationship with directors has often been fraught, with his penchant for taking over the editing suite earning him the title “Harvey Scissorhands”.
In 2002, he fell out with Frida director Julie Taymor after they disagreed over the results of a test screening. “You are the most arrogant person I have ever met,” he reportedly said to her. “Go market the ****g film yourself!”
Mark Lipsky, who worked as head of distribution for Miramax, referred to Harvey, and his brother Bob as “two of the most unrepentant bullies I’d ever met”.
Weinstein has spoken about his temperament in the past. “You know, for years I used to read about myself,” he said to New York magazine in an interview. “They’d say, ‘He has a temper’ or ‘He’s a bully’ or something like that, and it always bothered me. You know, I always felt guilty about it. Somebody said, ‘The flower bill that is written by Harvey could have’ – you know what I mean – ‘because he needs so many apologies, could fund a small nation.’”
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/05/harvey-weinstein-sexual-harassment-allegations
Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has issued an apology for his past behavior and said he is preparing to take a leave of absence from work after a bombshell report on Thursday accused him of sexual harassment over decades.
Weinstein made a statement to the New York Times, which broke news of the claims, with the film producer saying: “I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go.”
Weinstein Co sued for $15m over releases of The Founder and Gold
It was reported, citing company officials, that Weinstein had reached private settlements with at least eight women over accusations of sexual misconduct over a period of years. Among the accusers who allegedly reached settlements are two former assistants, an actress and an Italian model.
Lawyers for Weinstein said that many of the allegations were false and that a lawsuit was being prepared.
The Times report alleged he had created a toxic working environment through decades of inappropriate sexual advances, and claimed he had made settlements after allegations from a number of women over the years.
It is based on interviews with dozens of former and current employees who claim they saw examples of Weinstein’s misbehavior, as well as legal records and internal documents from the businesses Weinstein has run.
Weinstein’s alleged behavior frequently fit a pattern, they claimed. A young woman would be told to meet Weinstein at a luxury hotel for business purposes, and he would use the encounter to make sexual advances. Eight women who spoke for the story said Weinstein greeted them in the nude, or asked for a massage, or to watch him shower, it was reported.
Few of those who spoke to the Times challenged Weinstein over his behavior, they said.
Weinstein, through his lawyer Lisa Bloom, “denies many of the accusations as patently false”. Bloom further called Weinstein “an old dinosaur learning new ways”.
In conversations with Weinstein over the past year, she told the paper, she has “explained to him that due to the power difference between a major studio head like him and most others in the industry, whatever his motives, some of his words and behaviors can be perceived as inappropriate, even intimidating”.
After the Times’ article was published, another lawyer for Weinstein, Charles Harder, said in a statement: “We are preparing the lawsuit now. All proceeds will be donated to women’s organizations.”
“The New York Times published today a story that is saturated with false and defamatory statements about Harvey Weinstein,” the statement read. “ It relies on mostly hearsay accounts and a faulty report, apparently stolen from an employee personnel file, which has been debunked by nine different eyewitnesses. We sent the Times the facts and evidence, but they ignored it and rushed to publish.”
The accusations against Weinstein span several decades and come from big-name stars to employees at the lowest rungs in his vaunted production company.
Ashley Judd claimed to the Times on Thursday that two decades ago, Weinstein invited her to a breakfast meeting, which he held in his hotel room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and used the occasion to ask her to give him a massage or watch him shower.
In 2014, a temporary worker would claim, Weinstein would make an unwanted advance at the same hotel, saying he would kickstart her career if she would have sex with him. She declined to report the incident to human resources. One year later, a female assistant would tell others that a nude Weinstein had pressured her into giving him a massage – an alleged incident that helped form the basis of a 2015 letter which another employee wrote to executives at Weinstein’s company.
“There is a toxic environment for women at this company,” said the letter, obtained by the Times. The letter’s author, Lauren O’Connor, is also reported to have settled a claim against Weinstein, although he claimed to the Times that she left the company on good terms. O’Connor withdrew her complaint and thanked Weinstein for the career opportunity after reaching a settlement, it was reported.
Weinstein, who was married during many of the alleged incidents or their aftermath, has not commented publicly about Judd’s claims. Her mother, the country singer Naomi Judd, claims Ashley told her about the incident around the time it allegedly occurred.
Judd has told a version of her story publicly in the past, but without naming the man involved. “Women have been talking about Harvey amongst ourselves for a long time, and it’s simply beyond time to have the conversation publicly,” Judd told the paper.
Weinstein is seen by many as one of the modern fathers of the independent movie scene, helping to bring directors such as Steven Soderbergh and Quentin Tarantino to mainstream audiences.
Through aggressive campaigning, he helped to secure a string of best picture Oscars for films including Shakespeare in Love, The Artist and The Engish Patient. Last year, he started funding a private foundation to help champion LGBT rights, women’s rights and the increased visibility of female directors within Hollywood.
This is not the first time Weinstein has been publicly accused of making unwanted sexual advances.
In 2015, model Ambra Battilana accused Weinstein of groping her in his office but the Manhattan district attorney decided not to pursue the case. “After analyzing the available evidence, including multiple interviews with both parties, a criminal charge is not supported,” said spokeswoman Joan Vollero at the time. Weinstein maintained his innocence.
Manchester by the Sea director defends Casey Affleck over sexual harassment allegations
Weinstein’s reputation in the industry for abrasive behavior has followed him throughout his career. His relationship with directors has often been fraught, with his penchant for taking over the editing suite earning him the title “Harvey Scissorhands”.
In 2002, he fell out with Frida director Julie Taymor after they disagreed over the results of a test screening. “You are the most arrogant person I have ever met,” he reportedly said to her. “Go market the ****g film yourself!”
Mark Lipsky, who worked as head of distribution for Miramax, referred to Harvey, and his brother Bob as “two of the most unrepentant bullies I’d ever met”.
Weinstein has spoken about his temperament in the past. “You know, for years I used to read about myself,” he said to New York magazine in an interview. “They’d say, ‘He has a temper’ or ‘He’s a bully’ or something like that, and it always bothered me. You know, I always felt guilty about it. Somebody said, ‘The flower bill that is written by Harvey could have’ – you know what I mean – ‘because he needs so many apologies, could fund a small nation.’”
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libtards can't handle it when misogyny is uncovered in their backyard.
Can anything happen in the world today without it being linked to far right or left wing luvvies on here?
There used to be a time when a sex pest was just that, a sex pest that needed jailed/hung. Now it seems some people
are more interested in the perverts political views, madness.
There used to be a time when a sex pest was just that, a sex pest that needed jailed/hung. Now it seems some people
are more interested in the perverts political views, madness.
i think as he was a political donor, and last election in usa was between a guy
caught bragging about being a sex pest and the wife of an ex presidant who
took advantage of an intern, and the mrs seemed happy to cover it up, then its natural
to be political.
but yeah, it misses the point somewhat, and he needs a trial, quick...
he wants a second chance !!!
caught bragging about being a sex pest and the wife of an ex presidant who
took advantage of an intern, and the mrs seemed happy to cover it up, then its natural
to be political.
but yeah, it misses the point somewhat, and he needs a trial, quick...
he wants a second chance !!!
USA has a statute of limitations so many of these allegations won't come to trial.
point is, the "progressives" can't keep playing the misogyny or racism card and expect not to be called out for it in their own backyard. They are as guilty as anyone else.
The Hollywood elite fly around the world preaching on how everyone should lead their lives, raising millions for political parties and they cant even control their own backyard. The corruption & hypocrisy on display just staggering, shows how morally ben t the USA is.
I'm not sure his victims will be interested in his political views so not sure why anyone else should be.
Just get the **** jailed
Just get the **** jailed
The victims have been trying for decades to get him jailed but the establishment would not allow it.
Which victim went to the police decades ago? There's a difference between rumours and going to the police.
He doesn't seem to be getting any backing from the establishment since been outed.
The political points scoring on here is embarrassing at times, from both sides.
He doesn't seem to be getting any backing from the establishment since been outed.
The political points scoring on here is embarrassing at times, from both sides.
Maybe he's quite a looker to women and all activities were consensual? 
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If so I'm going to put on about 6 stone and throw my razor away. Soon I'll be chasing the birds away with a stinky stick!
.If so I'm going to put on about 6 stone and throw my razor away. Soon I'll be chasing the birds away with a stinky stick!
JO, I don't know if he's racist, I wasn't referring to him, I meant the "progressives" like the LGBT community where its absolutely rife. Never gets mentioned, of course.
hes not a racist as well is he ?
Haven't seen many non white women come forward to denounce him,clearly a racist if he wasn't propositioning enough ethnic girls for cultural balance donny ! Denied them professional advancement for services rendered as well,my word the offences are unlimited in the liberal minds !
Haven't seen many non white women come forward to denounce him,clearly a racist if he wasn't propositioning enough ethnic girls for cultural balance donny ! Denied them professional advancement for services rendered as well,my word the offences are unlimited in the liberal minds !
seems non liberal minds are far better at making stuff up on this forum
even Owen Jones admits it :
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/24/no-asians-no-blacks-gay-people-racism
plenty of other sources ....
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/racism-lgbt-gay-rights-equality-discrimination-gay-nightclub-jeremy-joseph-facebook-post-soho-london-a7501911.html
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/01/lgbt-scene-racism-gay-ethnic-minorities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_the_LGBT_community
http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-07-06/gay-man-reveals-racism-within-lgbt-community/
http://www.turnonlights.org/racism-is-rife-in-the-lgbt-community/
can they all be fake news ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/24/no-asians-no-blacks-gay-people-racism
plenty of other sources ....
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/racism-lgbt-gay-rights-equality-discrimination-gay-nightclub-jeremy-joseph-facebook-post-soho-london-a7501911.html
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/01/lgbt-scene-racism-gay-ethnic-minorities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_the_LGBT_community
http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-07-06/gay-man-reveals-racism-within-lgbt-community/
http://www.turnonlights.org/racism-is-rife-in-the-lgbt-community/
can they all be fake news ?
There are ruling classes , powerful people and authority in every country and society , are people that naive that they dont know this sort of thing goes on everywhere irrespective of political opinion
Old Joe,Fidel and Mao were notorious for abusing women in their powerful positions,plenty of evidence that left wingers treat women like dirt.The socilist workers party even had a recent case of females being raped but pressured not to bring charges to protect the reputation of the party !!
Dear me tree have you got a contract with Brietbart or Fox news ffs
Nah,just get tired of the hypocrisy of the left anx. I accept much of the sentiment from Labour but have been sickened watching so much abuse as soon as left wingers get into positions of power whether as MP's or housng officers giving out advantages locally,just the nature of people in general I suspect but it certainly ain't a tory monolopoly and I wish Labour could be honest about it instead of preaching.
Whoever is in power gives advantages to their friends and supporters , thats the way the game works tree , you should know that by now.
I do anx, I just get sick of the hypocrisy of the left,claiming some moral platform.
He has overstepped the mark now, with my fav Claire Forlani ;
You see, nothing happened to me with Harvey — by that I mean, I escaped 5 times. I had two Peninsula Hotel meetings in the evening with Harvey and all I remember was I ducked, dived and ultimately got out of there without getting slobbered over, well just a bit. Yes, massage was suggested. The three dinners with Harvey I don’t really remember the time period, I was 25. I remember him telling me all the actresses who had slept with him and what he had done for them.
You see, nothing happened to me with Harvey — by that I mean, I escaped 5 times. I had two Peninsula Hotel meetings in the evening with Harvey and all I remember was I ducked, dived and ultimately got out of there without getting slobbered over, well just a bit. Yes, massage was suggested. The three dinners with Harvey I don’t really remember the time period, I was 25. I remember him telling me all the actresses who had slept with him and what he had done for them.
Kate Winslet who has been so critical of Harvey Weinstein did an interview with the New York Times last month where she was quoted as saying “Woody Allen is an incredible director. So is Roman Polanski. I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and that’s the truth.” Winslet also called the opportunity to work with Allen as a “now or never” offer, adding: “I knew my parents would be incredibly proud of me working with Woody Allen.”
It's looking like he could be charged, and rape carries a heavy sentence. He may spill the beans on some important people in exchange for a lighter sentence, and I suspect he has a lot of beans to spill.
leazes67 12 Oct 17 17:07
USA has a statute of limitations so many of these allegations won't come to trial.
A number of states, including California where most of these offences took place, have no Statute of Limitations for rape.
USA has a statute of limitations so many of these allegations won't come to trial.
A number of states, including California where most of these offences took place, have no Statute of Limitations for rape.
Whole avalanche of claims against this guy now ! Myleene Klass the latest one, apparently she was offered a 'sex contract' by Weinstein but told him to "F*** Off".
During an interview on The Alan Titchmarsh show in 2010, she was talking about what happened but didn't name him, just said "somebody very well known in Hollywood"..... but when pushed on his identity she leaned over and whispered his name to Titchmarsh. Turns out now it was Weinstein, she also said at the time, "It would bring Hollywood down if the story got out. But I won't say anything. It's not my style"
During an interview on The Alan Titchmarsh show in 2010, she was talking about what happened but didn't name him, just said "somebody very well known in Hollywood"..... but when pushed on his identity she leaned over and whispered his name to Titchmarsh. Turns out now it was Weinstein, she also said at the time, "It would bring Hollywood down if the story got out. But I won't say anything. It's not my style"
karma is a bitch, ain't it Ben Affleck ?
https://twitter.com/fleccas/status/918304313268514818
https://twitter.com/fleccas/status/918304313268514818
i'm sexist - at least this opinion will sound sexist.
a man is luring young actresses to his hotel rooms ? and they fall for it?
he then talks their ears off and flashes his bits?
but they LEAVE in disgust. this does not sound like a rapist?
he's a bonafide perv. but he's not making contact till they agree?
just touch it baby...
he's not good looking - so he uses what he has - $$$$$
as opposed to someone like Warren Beatty who bedded thousands?
will victims of Beatty appear now? i'm sure there must be a few women not too proud of
being in the queue there?
good looking men are okay?
this is another Jezebel spirit attack on all men that dare to lean in to kiss a girl.
a man is luring young actresses to his hotel rooms ? and they fall for it?
he then talks their ears off and flashes his bits?
but they LEAVE in disgust. this does not sound like a rapist?
he's a bonafide perv. but he's not making contact till they agree?
just touch it baby...
he's not good looking - so he uses what he has - $$$$$
as opposed to someone like Warren Beatty who bedded thousands?
will victims of Beatty appear now? i'm sure there must be a few women not too proud of
being in the queue there?
good looking men are okay?
this is another Jezebel spirit attack on all men that dare to lean in to kiss a girl.
I can understand the first few going to the press by why are they all going public??
Surely if you want him convicted you don't give chapter and verse to the media. You instead go to Plod.
There seems to be a string of women sounding off on all available patforms?!! His lawyers will have a field day playing the 'my client can't get a fair trial' card.
Surely if you want him convicted you don't give chapter and verse to the media. You instead go to Plod.
There seems to be a string of women sounding off on all available patforms?!! His lawyers will have a field day playing the 'my client can't get a fair trial' card.
Probably part of the plan.
Good old Colin Firth.
“She told me she had had a distressing encounter with Harvey Weinstein,” Firth told the Guardian. “I don’t think she went into all the horrific detail I’ve read in her interview. But I remember her being profoundly upset by it. To my shame, I merely expressed sympathy.
“I didn’t act on what she told me,” he went on. “It was a long time ago and I don’t know if she remembers telling me, but the fact that I had that conversation has come back to haunt me in the light of these revelations. It’s the only direct account of this kind of behaviour by Harvey Weinstein that’s ever been told to me.”
Good old Colin Firth.
“She told me she had had a distressing encounter with Harvey Weinstein,” Firth told the Guardian. “I don’t think she went into all the horrific detail I’ve read in her interview. But I remember her being profoundly upset by it. To my shame, I merely expressed sympathy.
“I didn’t act on what she told me,” he went on. “It was a long time ago and I don’t know if she remembers telling me, but the fact that I had that conversation has come back to haunt me in the light of these revelations. It’s the only direct account of this kind of behaviour by Harvey Weinstein that’s ever been told to me.”
Plenty of women have said to me that they want men to be assertive in romance but at what point does that become harrasment ? When they are old or ugly or poor ? Inclined to agree with zorro.
romance, yeah, thats when you get offered a job for sexual favours
not quite the same thing in the girls i have met
not quite the same thing in the girls i have met
Just reminds me of the classic Mrs Merton line to Debbie McGee donny !
i am sure there are some girls who welcome his advances, but , he should have attempted to find out which ones by more subtle means
anybody standing up for him and blaming women is rather missing the point of his actions
anybody standing up for him and blaming women is rather missing the point of his actions
the casting couch has been banished to the past,unfortunately for him he was the scape goat
Hilary Clinton jumping on the bandwagon in giving Weinstein a good kicking, ffs woman.. Look at your own husband!
DemocRats turning on each other ..nice 
, popcorn aready
, popcorn aready
If I was a 65 year old man (not too far away 
) I'd be happy enough getting my winkle wet with his missus why look elsewhere..........make that ex missus ! Muppet
) I'd be happy enough getting my winkle wet with his missus why look elsewhere..........make that ex missus ! Muppet
Now moving into the music industry, with one of the **** Cat Dolls saying they were basically hookers.
Zorro
I think you are mistaken. This is NOT another Jezebel spirit attack on all men that dare to lean in to kiss a girl.
I take your point though but in this case the guy was a bully not a perv or a sex addict. He used his position to try and pressurise and intimidate women into doing things with him that most did not want to do.
In any business in this country there are bullies like Winestein who use their power to inflict suffering on others and these scum are not just men. Any number of you must have worked for Companys where certain women held powers of responsibility and if they had a bad day would use them against you. Some would do it just because they had a miserable or no homelife so they took it out on people at work.
The bloke is a **** and there are many like him everywhere. Forget the sensationalism about attractive women being used. The bullying that goes on to make people's life a misery is horrible and we should stand up against it everywhere.
I think you are mistaken. This is NOT another Jezebel spirit attack on all men that dare to lean in to kiss a girl.
I take your point though but in this case the guy was a bully not a perv or a sex addict. He used his position to try and pressurise and intimidate women into doing things with him that most did not want to do.
In any business in this country there are bullies like Winestein who use their power to inflict suffering on others and these scum are not just men. Any number of you must have worked for Companys where certain women held powers of responsibility and if they had a bad day would use them against you. Some would do it just because they had a miserable or no homelife so they took it out on people at work.
The bloke is a **** and there are many like him everywhere. Forget the sensationalism about attractive women being used. The bullying that goes on to make people's life a misery is horrible and we should stand up against it everywhere.
The left elite world is tumbling, hopefully we will see a lot of other people speak up and expose more people.
I always find it strange the top libtards on here are avoiding this fred.
Spotty, anxious, purple, study and dave. Maybe they have an opinion or when they post they will subterfuge yet again.
I always find it strange the top libtards on here are avoiding this fred.
Spotty, anxious, purple, study and dave. Maybe they have an opinion or when they post they will subterfuge yet again.
newyork times
In her autobiography, “Child Star,” Shirley Temple described going with her mother to see her new bosses at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after leaving Fox.
Louis B. Mayer spirited away Gertrude Temple. The curly-haired superstar — hailed by F.D.R. for helping America get through the Depression — was taken to the office of Arthur Freed, an associate producer on “The Wizard of Oz.”
After telling her that she would have to get rid of her baby fat, Freed abruptly stood up and pulled out his penis. The 11-year-old had never even seen one before. She gave a nervous laugh, which offended the producer.
“Get out!” he shouted
In her autobiography, “Child Star,” Shirley Temple described going with her mother to see her new bosses at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after leaving Fox.
Louis B. Mayer spirited away Gertrude Temple. The curly-haired superstar — hailed by F.D.R. for helping America get through the Depression — was taken to the office of Arthur Freed, an associate producer on “The Wizard of Oz.”
After telling her that she would have to get rid of her baby fat, Freed abruptly stood up and pulled out his penis. The 11-year-old had never even seen one before. She gave a nervous laugh, which offended the producer.
“Get out!” he shouted
Not as important as the things I'm concerned about, mate, by a long way.
Kenny down playing sexual offences. How predictable.
the lack of posting by the left is damning.
Lickle donny tried to subterfuge, as normal he tried to make Trump part of he conversation.
Lickle donny tried to subterfuge, as normal he tried to make Trump part of he conversation.
why not read the thread sonko instead of trolling and abusing me
how does every thread descend into this left/right thing rather than right/wrong.
it reads like who cares but if it is a stick i can whack the other side with i will use it.
point scoring where points actually don't count.
it reads like who cares but if it is a stick i can whack the other side with i will use it.
point scoring where points actually don't count.
it's pathetic northanlite
these people are demented! Arsenal lost yesterday. I am not sure whether to blame the left wing, the right wing, Arsene or the players! It was probably a " libtard " conspiracy! FFS grow up you morons!
these people are demented! Arsenal lost yesterday. I am not sure whether to blame the left wing, the right wing, Arsene or the players! It was probably a " libtard " conspiracy! FFS grow up you morons!
It is a serious subject, workplace bullying. It makes tens of thousands of people miserable I am sure!
the reason its being pinned on the left is the MSM (and all their sheep followers) are quick to attack Trump (and Brexit) and blame them for everything in the world, demonising them as misogynists and racists. They need to be held to account, and shown a mirror. HTH.
this sort of thing must be just the tip of the iceberg in Hollywood,so why was Harvey feed to the dogs? why him?
I'm looking forward to seeing how Ben Affleck wriggles out of his predicament.
even Max Clifford at his peak would turn the job down
even Max Clifford at his peak would turn the job down
New York Times were going to run this story back in 2004 until two very actors vouched for dear Harvey and it wasn't printed,well done guys hope you sleep well at night
I don't mind Matt Damon as much because he has at least stood up to political correctness, on occasion.
its just personnel gain though,sometimes you've got to do the right thing
Woody Allen responded to Weinstein allegations saying, "You ... don't want it to lead to a witch hunt atmosphere.
Bizarre that anybody thinks Obama, Clinton or any of the Democrat elite are left wing.
All sorts of sick fcks abuse their power regardless of how they vote.
All sorts of sick fcks abuse their power regardless of how they vote.
Clinton/Obama are not far left but they have the far left vote.
They have people matching against the current President due to their divisive comments.
Take Clinton:
' you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. (Laughter/applause) Right? (Laughter/applause) They’re racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic — Islamophobic — you name it. And unfortunately, there are people like that. And he has lifted them up.'
She has the nerve to say this about Trump's hard working supporters while all the time taking dollar after dollar off Weinstein et al.
They have people matching against the current President due to their divisive comments.
Take Clinton:
' you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. (Laughter/applause) Right? (Laughter/applause) They’re racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic — Islamophobic — you name it. And unfortunately, there are people like that. And he has lifted them up.'
She has the nerve to say this about Trump's hard working supporters while all the time taking dollar after dollar off Weinstein et al.
Clinton has done more to incite violence across America than most.
And who can forget this threat to attack Iran:
'If I'm President we will attack Iran'. https://youtu.be/yWAFvIT-NHs
And who can forget this threat to attack Iran:
'If I'm President we will attack Iran'. https://youtu.be/yWAFvIT-NHs
They aren't 'far' left? They aren't left full stop. Obama himself said 20 years ago he would have been considered a moderate Republican. The Clinton type idiots are moderate right wingers who use identity politics and a rainbow flag when it suits them.
Wow Injera, I've never seen that before, and as for those vacant, mad eyes, she looks ripe and ready for sectioning.
Ibrahima Sonko
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Why hasnt Weinstein been arrested ?
Good question. It is a real shame the accusers cannot all go to police rather than the media with their allegations.
How can he get a fair trial now?
15 Oct 17 17:28
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Why hasnt Weinstein been arrested ?
Good question. It is a real shame the accusers cannot all go to police rather than the media with their allegations.
How can he get a fair trial now?
Being the cynic I am It's like these women are attention seekers.
Bizarre behaviour to give chapter and verse to the filthy press and not to Plod.
Bizarre behaviour to give chapter and verse to the filthy press and not to Plod.
The only genuine left wing in a political sense in America are the likes of Bernie Sanders and other Socialist groups
given the right producer this would make a great film.
James Corden proving just how unfunny, crass and talentless he is...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4982290/Rose-McGowan-SLAMS-James-Corden-Harvey-Weinstein-jokes.html#video
Rose McGowan, reportedly sued Weinstein after he assaulted her in 1997, took to Twitter to slam him as a 'motherf****** piglet' - that's Corden not HW.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4982290/Rose-McGowan-SLAMS-James-Corden-Harvey-Weinstein-jokes.html#video
Rose McGowan, reportedly sued Weinstein after he assaulted her in 1997, took to Twitter to slam him as a 'motherf****** piglet' - that's Corden not HW.
dont think rose mcgowan is exactly a beacon for truth & honesty by taking weinsteins payoff & signing a non disclosure agreement, she didnt do the sisterhood any favours.
Woody Allen knows he is one of the witches (needing hunting).
Why hasnt Weinstein been arrested ?
Because investigations take time and evidence. No point arresting until you have it clear what the suspect needs to explain. Unless the seriousness of the offence and the likelihood of re-offending means that the suspect will probably be detained.
Because investigations take time and evidence. No point arresting until you have it clear what the suspect needs to explain. Unless the seriousness of the offence and the likelihood of re-offending means that the suspect will probably be detained.
Don't answer the door in a robe and approach women for sex if you are a fat bloke is the moral of the story.
If they don't find you aesthetically pleasing this will be deemed as harassment.
If they don't find you aesthetically pleasing this will be deemed as harassment.
Thanks for the advice, I won't wear the robe in future.
Thanks for the advice, I won't wear the robe in future.
Huge hypocrisy from Winslet and Streep given their support of rapists Polanski and Allen.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4984868/PIERS-MORGAN-Kate-Winslet-s-hypocrisy-Weinstein.html
So Hollywood has finally bared its moral fangs, expelling disgraced Harvey Weinstein from the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences.
He’s the first person ever to be banished on grounds of ‘sexually predatory behaviour’.
Which, when you consider who still remains a member of the Academy, might just strike you, as a little odd, if not bloody, shamefully ridiculous.
Roman Polanski drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl, admitted having unlawful sex with a minor, and then fled the country before he was sentenced.
He remains a member.
Woody Allen ran off with and later married his wife Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter Soon-Yi. He was then accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his own adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, when she was just seven years old.
He remains a member.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4984868/PIERS-MORGAN-Kate-Winslet-s-hypocrisy-Weinstein.html
So Hollywood has finally bared its moral fangs, expelling disgraced Harvey Weinstein from the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences.
He’s the first person ever to be banished on grounds of ‘sexually predatory behaviour’.
Which, when you consider who still remains a member of the Academy, might just strike you, as a little odd, if not bloody, shamefully ridiculous.
Roman Polanski drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl, admitted having unlawful sex with a minor, and then fled the country before he was sentenced.
He remains a member.
Woody Allen ran off with and later married his wife Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter Soon-Yi. He was then accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his own adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, when she was just seven years old.
He remains a member.
Still waiting to find out how many of
the top male actors have been on the casting couch
the top male actors have been on the casting couch
weinstein allegations - believed?
Cosby allegations - believed
michael jackson - not proven?
Ted Heath - not believed?
Cyril - believed?
Rolf Harris - believed
why are some believed and some disputed strongly?
same numbers coming forward?
Cosby allegations - believed
michael jackson - not proven?
Ted Heath - not believed?
Cyril - believed?
Rolf Harris - believed
why are some believed and some disputed strongly?
same numbers coming forward?
Police taking him in tomorrow !
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/may/24/harvey-weinstein-surrender-sexual-misconduct-reports
The Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities on charges of sexual misconduct on Friday, according to multiple reports.
More than 70 women have accused Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax studio and the Weinstein Company, of sexual harassment and assault, including rape.
Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.
The office of attorney Benjamin Brafman, who is representing Weinstein, said on Thursday afternoon that he was not commenting on reports of Weinstein’s surrender.
Weinstein will be charged in connection with allegations made by Lucia Evans, who said Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him in 2004, according to reports on Thursday.
It was not clear if charges would be brought for any of the other accusations made against him because of the statute of limitations, which does not apply in Evans’s case.
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/may/24/harvey-weinstein-surrender-sexual-misconduct-reports
The Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities on charges of sexual misconduct on Friday, according to multiple reports.
More than 70 women have accused Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax studio and the Weinstein Company, of sexual harassment and assault, including rape.
Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.
The office of attorney Benjamin Brafman, who is representing Weinstein, said on Thursday afternoon that he was not commenting on reports of Weinstein’s surrender.
Weinstein will be charged in connection with allegations made by Lucia Evans, who said Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him in 2004, according to reports on Thursday.
It was not clear if charges would be brought for any of the other accusations made against him because of the statute of limitations, which does not apply in Evans’s case.
I don't see how he could have a trial as the allegations have been all over the media. His lawyer could argue that it would be impossible for him to have a fair trial. Or he might plead guilty and so a trial wouldn't be required. If it goes that far.
Can still be tried.....and will go to jail for at least 12 years if found guilty of the rapes and sexual abuse he has been accused of.
Looked unsteady on his feet....tripped on step as he went into court.
Injera 16 Oct 17 17:40
Huge hypocrisy from Winslet and Streep given their support of rapists Polanski and Allen.
I agree about the huge hypocracy but I think Polanski is charged with Statutory Rape of a minor. I think that means the sex was consensual but because Natasha Kinski was a minor it is treated as Rape, quite rightly imho. It is a scandal that he is a member of the Academy though.
With regard to Wooddy Allen I agree there might be something not quite right about him but his son has cast doubt on his daughters testimony and say she was coerced or encouraged to make those allegations, which, are false. Who knows and I certainly don't but I am not trying to defend his behaviour.
The real hypocrisy is from the people in industry both men and women who knew what was going on and did nothing. Some might say that their careers could have been ruined if they said something but their inactivity has resulted ALLEGEDLY in some women being raped and sexually abused. Others having their careers ruined and suffering from trauma for the rest of their lives as a result.
How could you live with yourself if you turned a blind eye to that. It is not just the men that are the scum here and perpetrators. People who turn a blind eye are equally complicit. Meryl Streep I fear must have known and what did she do to protect young women? That is my question.
1 million bail ? He should be in prison, not in the comfort of his own home ! Lot of people knew about him for years, but unfortunately rich and/or famous people have a way of shutting the whole thing down. Same with that vile creature Savile, lot of people knew about his suspicious behaviour but did not act and just shut it down. There must have been so many missed opportunities to get him years ago !
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