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Post by Amy Lee on May 19, 2018 15:28:06 GMT
...Harvey Weinstein's Avalanche
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Post by momrek06 on May 24, 2018 18:19:25 GMT
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Post by momrek06 on May 24, 2018 19:04:00 GMT
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Post by momrek06 on May 24, 2018 19:44:46 GMT
Harvey Weinstein, Accused of Sex Assault, Facing Arrest in New Yorkwww.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/nyregion/harvey-weinstein-arrest-new-york.htmlMay 24, 2018
Investigators in Manhattan were preparing to arrest Harvey Weinstein on Friday after a monthslong inquiry into allegations that he sexually assaulted numerous women.
Mr. Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities on Friday morning, according to two law enforcement officials.
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Post by MissScarlet on May 24, 2018 20:15:35 GMT
I believe it. All of it. This is widespread, not only in Hollywood, but everywhere. But this one bothers me. I've always liked and respected Morgan Freeman. |
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Post by momrek06 on May 24, 2018 20:23:47 GMT
Harvey Weinstein expected to turn himself in to NYPDwww.cnn.com/2018/05/24/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-to-surrender/index.html(CNN)
Harvey Weinstein is expected to turn himself in to the NYPD related to sexual misconduct charges that could come as early as Friday, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
CNN has reached out to Weinstein's attorney and publicist.
Weinstein is under investigation for alleged sex crimes in New York, Los Angeles and London.
Dozens of women have come forward publicly to accuse him of misconduct following reports in The New York Times and The New Yorker in 2017 about his treatment of women, including young actresses with whom he worked.
He has been accused of rape, assault and other forms of sexual misconduct. His representative said he sought treatment after the accusations and any allegations of non-consensual sex were "unequivocally denied."
Harvey Weinstein's attorney says client is 'lonely and angry'
The allegations catalyzed the #MeToo movement that's drawing attention to sexual misconduct, sending ripple effects across multiple industries and taking down powerful men.
The news follows a Wall Street Journal report that federal prosecutors in New York have started a sex-crimes investigation into Harvey Weinstein.
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 24, 2018 23:57:10 GMT
Wow! That's a surprise (to me)! I always think of Morgan Freeman as someone who is a step above the crowd. Someone with real virtue. I think it was Critical who warned us, a long time ago, that we would be very surprised and disappointed in some of the people who were likely to be accused. Looks like you were right, Critical! |
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Post by Critical on May 25, 2018 1:15:19 GMT
Wow! That's a surprise (to me)! I always think of Morgan Freeman as someone who is a step above the crowd. Someone with real virtue. I think it was Critical who warned us, a long time ago, that we would be very surprised and disappointed in some of the people who were likely to be accused. Looks like you were right, Critical!
I've gotten to the point of such cynicism about all celebs that I can hardly read any PR announcement without rolling my eyes. Any time a famous couple divorces and they announcement uses the language "No third party was involved," I instantly think, "Okay, so did only one of them cheat or was it both of them?" No third party was involved because there were MANY more parties involved than just three! lol
That old adage about absolute power corrupting absolutely sort of translates in show biz as well. I think that level of adulation and those huge amounts of money can sometimes (often?) bring out the ugliest parts of someone's personality. There are too many famous people who only surround themselves with "yes" people, so there's no one around to knock them off the pedestal everyone has placed them on and they end up believing they're just as fabulous as all of the sycophants tell them they are.
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Post by momrek06 on May 25, 2018 1:35:51 GMT
Oh Dear Lord, Critical ... that article how horrific ... I was never aware of his past behavior. Hence, being surprised when I read this article this morning. >:D |
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 25, 2018 2:21:40 GMT
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Post by beerbelly on May 25, 2018 2:29:37 GMT
I heard about this years ago... from law enforcement. I hated what I heard about Morgan Freeman, but sadly it's true.
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Post by FannyMare on May 25, 2018 4:32:16 GMT
I heard about this years ago... from law enforcement. I hated what I heard about Morgan Freeman, but sadly it's true. Damn! I love this mans voice, I don't want to hear bad things, I enjoy his acting, and now this...sigh.. |
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 25, 2018 12:48:45 GMT
I heard about this years ago... from law enforcement. I hated what I heard about Morgan Freeman, but sadly it's true. Damn! Hearing this makes me so sad and disappointed. This kind of feels the way I felt when I first heard about Bill Cosby, cause Cosby was "everybody's dad" (and I really liked him) --- and Morgan is like "everybody's granddad" -- and I've always really liked him too! :-/ |
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Post by FannyMare on May 25, 2018 15:04:36 GMT
I heard about this years ago... from law enforcement. I hated what I heard about Morgan Freeman, but sadly it's true. Damn! Hearing this makes me so sad and disappointed. This kind of feels the way I felt when I first heard about Bill Cosby, cause Cosby was "everybody's dad" (and I really liked him) --- and Morgan is like "everybody's granddad" -- and I've always really liked him too!  For me, I said if God has a voice, it would sound like Morgan Freeman.Better stop saying that now! |
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Post by Critical on May 25, 2018 22:03:39 GMT
In the wake of Weinstein's arrest this morning (  ), Rose McGowan appeared on Meaghan Kelly's show. I'm not thrilled with the choice of shows - I've never been a MK fan - but she did a nice job. But I'm thrilled for Rose and HW's other victims. I've been watching Citizen Rose on E!, about Rose's life in the aftermath of her coming out about what he did to her. That woman has been through hell. I end up crying with her in nearly ever episode.
The video of the full interview is in that article ^^^^
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Post by Bearcata on May 26, 2018 17:07:34 GMT
Oh Dear Lord, Critical ... that article how horrific ... I was never aware of his past behavior. Hence, being surprised when I read this article this morning. >:D Absolutely no offense Critical but I don't think the New York Post is a reliable source of information. |
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Post by Bearcata on May 26, 2018 17:10:04 GMT
Rose McGowan - so righteous saying she will be more then happy to testify against Weinstein. Regardless of what happened McGowan has so much going on in her life the defendants lawyers will rip her apart if she was on the stand.
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Post by AZChristian on May 26, 2018 17:58:43 GMT
I'd also heard about Morgan and his step-granddaughter many years ago, and started refusing to see his films after that. I read this morning that he lost an expected gig as the voice on Vancouver's transit system. Glad to see that with him and the others who have behaved badly that it's going to hit them in their wallets. Because money is probably the only reason a lot of them got away with their behavior for so long.
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Post by FannyMare on May 26, 2018 18:10:43 GMT
I'd also heard about Morgan and his step-granddaughter many years ago, and started refusing to see his films after that. I read this morning that he lost an expected gig as the voice on Vancouver's transit system. Glad to see that with him and the others who have behaved badly that it's going to hit them in their wallets. Because money is probably the only reason a lot of them got away with their behavior for so long. Yes, we heard them the other day..very distinctive voice. Anyway Seth Rogen is doing it now..I'd do it for free, but BC means bring cash, so there's that.. |
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Post by lonnie on May 26, 2018 18:14:44 GMT
I'm sorry that it took so long for some of these people to be prosecuted. Unfortunately it is also bringing false accusations, which can cloud things as well.
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Post by Critical on May 26, 2018 22:19:01 GMT
Oh Dear Lord, Critical ... that article how horrific ... I was never aware of his past behavior. Hence, being surprised when I read this article this morning. >:D Absolutely no offense Critical but I don't think the New York Post is a reliable source of information. I didn't think the National Enquirer was a reliable source of information either, but that's who broke the John Edwards cheating scandal years ago. There have been stories for years about Morgan Freeman and his granddaughter and now these other allegations have come out. It doesn't matter who reported the story if it's true  Even before I read the stories and rumors about him and his granddaughter, I sensed something was not "normal" with them when they'd interviewed on the red carpet at events together. I can't even point to something specific really, it just felt off, like that wasn't a sweet grandfather/granddaughter relationship. There was just an undercurrent of something physical. Like I said, I couldn't even point to anything specific: it was just a feeling I got. Even thought Weinstein is finally maybe going to be tried for a small fraction of his crimes, I don't have much hope that he'll be convicted. I have hope that he'll never have the kind of power that he once had, but sadly, there will be people who will want to work with him and/or forgive him regardless of his past behavior. That's just the way it is for rich white men.
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Post by AZChristian on May 26, 2018 22:58:33 GMT
Even before I read the stories and rumors about him and his granddaughter, I sensed something was not "normal" with them when they'd interviewed on the red carpet at events together. I can't even point to something specific really, it just felt off, like that wasn't a sweet grandfather/granddaughter relationship. There was just an undercurrent of something physical. Like I said, I couldn't even point to anything specific: it was just a feeling I got. Yep, this looks a little off to me, too. ETA: We have two granddaughters who have passed the age of this young woman. Even in dressy pictures, there are no pictures of either of their grandfathers 2 inches from their side boobs. Attachments:
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Post by Critical on May 26, 2018 23:06:50 GMT
It's not even that other grandfather/granddaughter pairs couldn't pose like that and it would be perfectly innocent. It's just a vibe they gave off. You could just sense something. It's not PROOF of anything, but the whispers and stories about them over the years kind of confirmed to me that there was something going on. And then she was murdered.
I used to not believe blind gossip items, but then SO many of them that I read turned out to be true. Divorces, affairs, scandals, etc. I believe a lot more of them now than I used to, especially after the last six-ish months.
I'm to the point where the list of "Oh God, please not him" men - the ones I don't want to see named and would be crushed if they were - is VERY short. Otherwise, nothing surprises me any more. My illusions are pretty much dead. Sadly.
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Post by JustJuls on May 27, 2018 0:01:36 GMT
Is it literally all of Hollywood?  |
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Post by Bearcata on May 27, 2018 0:05:36 GMT
In regards to Weinstein's lawyers, I saw a bit on the news last night and the gentleman stated that Weinstein did not invent the "casting couch" as if that meant it was OK that he used it and that he should not be blamed because he did???? How wacky a defense is that?
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Post by beerbelly on May 27, 2018 0:26:57 GMT
I heard that too. I didn't invent murder but I don't do it. And how low can you be to be Weinstein's lawyer?
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Post by JoRyMom on May 27, 2018 0:39:51 GMT
One of my favorite films, Shawshank Redemption, I’ll never watch again. I haven’t watched it in years because of Tim Robbins, but this with Morgan Freeman, seals the deal. 😔
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Post by justCoz on May 27, 2018 2:59:41 GMT
In regards to Weinstein's lawyers, I saw a bit on the news last night and the gentleman stated that Weinstein did not invent the "casting couch" as if that meant it was OK that he used it and that he should not be blamed because he did???? How wacky a defense is that? I saw that and thought the same thing.  Playing devil's advocate for a moment, the lawyer's not wrong in that it was laughed about and glossed over for many, many years, which could contribute to Weinstein thinking his behavior want as reprehensible as it is. It by no means excuses his behavior. And, IMO, anyone who knows to not act that way to everyone, knows at some level that what they are doing is wrong. I don't believe for a second that he didn't know he should not be doing what he was doing, I think he thought he could continue to get away with it with no repercussions. After all, it was a very long time that he did get away with it. |
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Post by Bearcata on May 27, 2018 7:00:30 GMT
Many men in positions of power have used that position to get sex from women. What confuses the situation is that many women are attracted to men in positions of power.
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Post by lonnie on May 27, 2018 19:28:48 GMT
I think it's an outdated concept that the white man is an all powerful entity. Also, various women public figures are having sexual harassment accusations coming out against them as well. On a side note, there seems to be more female teachers sexually assaulting underage students these days than male teachers.
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), Rose McGowan appeared on Meaghan Kelly's show. I'm not thrilled with the choice of shows - I've never been a MK fan - but she did a nice job. But I'm thrilled for Rose and HW's other victims. 
Even before I read the stories and rumors about him and his granddaughter, I sensed something was not "normal" with them when they'd interviewed on the red carpet at events together. I can't even point to something specific really, it just felt off, like that wasn't a sweet grandfather/granddaughter relationship. There was just an undercurrent of something physical. Like I said, I couldn't even point to anything specific: it was just a feeling I got. 
