Harvey Weinstein charged with rape and arrested

[Big MOE]

Bil Cosby and now Harvey Weinstein, let's see how this one ends.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/25/nyre ... ested.html

By Benjamin Mueller and Alan Feuer

May 25, 2018

Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to New York City detectives and appeared in court on Friday on charges that he raped one woman and forced another to perform oral sex, a watershed in a monthslong sex crimes investigation and in the #MeToo movement.

Around 7:30 a.m., Mr. Weinstein walked into a police station house in Lower Manhattan, flanked by several sex crimes detectives. Toting three large books under his right arm, he looked up without saying a word as a crush of reporters and onlookers yelled, “Harvey!”

With camera shutters clicking and reporters shouting questions, the scene was a mirror image of the red carpets where Mr. Weinstein presided for decades as a movie mogul and king of Hollywood.

But after decades of harnessing his wealth and his influence in the movie industry to buy or coerce silence from women, and after withstanding an investigation into groping allegations three years ago, Mr. Weinstein’s reign ended behind bars in a police holding cell on Friday morning.



He was fingerprinted and formally booked. Then about an hour later, he was led from the First Police Precinct in TriBeCa and taken to court on Centre Street to face rape charges, his arms pinned behind him in three sets of handcuffs to accommodate his girth, a law enforcement official said.

The books he carried into the station house — among them “Elia Kazan: A Biography,” by Richard Schickel, and “Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution,” by Todd S. Purdum — were gone and he was buckled into his seat in a waiting ...

Amazing words after the latest turn of events.

[Mitch]

He seems to have some health issues and is hospitalized since that latest judicial decision


https://people.com/harvey-weinstein-hos ... ed-8640120

[TheButcher]

He is going to be retried.

"May 1 (Reuters) - Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction.
Weinstein appeared in court before Judge Curtis Farber in a wheelchair and a black suit, more than four years after his conviction was hailed as a milestone for the #MeToo movement, in which women accused hundreds of men in entertainment, media, politics and other fields of sexual misconduct."



https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harvey ... 024-05-01/

[britporn_mike]

He is going to be retried.

"May 1 (Reuters) - Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction.
Weinstein appeared in court before Judge Curtis Farber in a wheelchair and a black suit, more than four years after his conviction was hailed as a milestone for the #MeToo movement, in which women accused hundreds of men in entertainment, media, politics and other fields of sexual misconduct."



https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harvey ... 024-05-01/

Good let's pray the justice system in America will work right.

[gotonudecom]

Good let's pray the justice system in America will work right.

Yes we should pray that all the women that were falsely accusing this man, get what is coming to them.

The same with all you people that just believed he was guilty because to the number of accusations.

How many women, celebrities did this for attention?


Watch the video.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FR4ZnC7ow24? ... UcLbSObO8e

The facts in this video saved him from how many charges?

No definitive physical evidence like DNA was presented in Weinstein's criminal trials; convictions relied primarily on witness testimony and circumstantial evidence.

So they are taking the woman's word over his?

Harvey Weinstein, a former Hollywood producer, faced numerous charges of sexual assault and rape stemming from allegations by over 80 women. In New York, he was convicted in 2020 of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, sentenced to 23 years, but the conviction was overturned in April 2024 due to trial errors, with a retrial underway as of April 2025, including new charges. In Los Angeles, he was convicted in 2022 of rape and sexual assault against one woman, sentenced to 16 years, and remains in prison while appealing. He also faces civil lawsuits and potential charges in London. Weinstein denies all non-consensual acts.

[gotonudecom]

Understanding the Harvey Weinstein Case: Two Extremes and the Middle Ground
The Harvey Weinstein case is one of the most polarizing and high-profile legal battles in recent history. With over 80 women accusing him of sexual misconduct, ranging from harassment to rape, Weinstein became the face of the #MeToo movement. He was convicted in both New York and Los Angeles, but his case remains controversial. This post explores two extreme perspectives on the case and suggests that the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle.


Extreme 1: Weinstein is a Monster
On one side, Weinstein is portrayed as a predator who abused his power in Hollywood for decades. Here’s why:

Over 80 Accusers: The sheer number of women who came forward paints a picture of systemic abuse.
Detailed Testimonies: In court, several women provided graphic accounts of their encounters, some of which were corroborated by medical evidence (e.g., descriptions of Weinstein’s physical abnormalities due to surgery).
Convictions: Weinstein was found guilty in both New York (2020) and Los Angeles (2022), with sentences totaling decades in prison.
Cultural Impact: The #MeToo movement used his case to highlight widespread sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry, framing him as a symbol of unchecked power.

In this view, Weinstein is a clear-cut villain, and the legal system finally delivered justice.


Extreme 2: Weinstein Was Framed
On the other side, some argue that Weinstein was unfairly targeted, and the case against him was flawed. Here’s why:

Questions of Credibility: Critics suggest that some early accusations were dismissed because the women couldn’t accurately describe Weinstein’s physical characteristics (due to his surgery), raising doubts about their claims.
Media Bias: The #MeToo frenzy led to a “guilty until proven innocent” narrative, with the media amplifying every accusation without always verifying the facts.
Lack of Physical Evidence: Despite the number of accusers, no definitive physical evidence (like DNA) was presented in court. Convictions relied heavily on testimony and circumstantial evidence.
Potential Coordination: With so many accusers, it’s possible that some exaggerated or fabricated claims, especially in a climate where public opinion had already condemned Weinstein.

In this view, Weinstein may have engaged in questionable behavior, but the full extent of the accusations might be overblown or even orchestrated.


The Middle Ground: A Nuanced Truth
The reality likely falls between these two extremes:

Power Abuse is Real: Weinstein probably did abuse his position, as the volume of similar accusations and some corroborated details suggest a pattern of misconduct.
But Doubts Remain: The absence of hard evidence, the media’s rush to judgment, and the possibility of false or exaggerated claims muddy the waters. High-profile cases like this can attract opportunists or lead to groupthink.
Complexity of Justice: Weinstein’s convictions are significant, but his New York conviction was overturned in 2024 due to procedural errors, showing that even the legal process wasn’t flawless.

The truth may be that Weinstein is guilty of some serious wrongdoing, but not necessarily every accusation leveled against him. The case highlights the difficulty of untangling fact from narrative in the court of public opinion.


Conclusion
The Weinstein case isn’t black and white. It’s a reminder that in high-profile trials, especially those fueled by cultural movements, the truth can get lost in the noise. By understanding both extremes, we can better appreciate the complexity of justice—and why it’s crucial to look beyond headlines.

Share your thoughts: Where do you think the truth lies?