Monday, February 24, 2020

FOR THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN

That shall not be revealed.

Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women and could be sent to prison for decades, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement, per the AP. He was convicted on charges stemming from a 2006 sexual assault and a 2013 rape. The jury found Weinstein not guilty on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault, that could have resulted in a life sentence. The most damaging conviction, for the sexual assault of production assistant Mimi Haleyi, would carry a maximum sentence of 25 years. After a judge ordered him sent to jail immediately, Weinstein was hauled out a side door of the courtroom with his hands cuffed in front of him.

4 comments:

Katherine said...

I didn't follow the trial at all and so cannot comment on the quality of the evidence presented. He's clearly a creep and I'd have a hard time working up any sympathy for him.

Katherine said...

I notice that the news coverage doesn't cite Weinstein's long-time financial support for Democrats. Shh!

The Little Myrmidon said...

Michelle Obama thought he was a wonderful person back in 2013.


Christopher Johnson said...

Money talks. ;-)