#1144 Angry Crowd (2)

After reading the news for less than a third, old George smashed the milk glass on the table in a fit of righteous indignation, pointed at the newspaper angrily and shouted, "This is a beast, he should be executed, bastard!"

Like a furious hound, he walked around the table a few times before finally calming down.

Ignoring the cold breakfast, I opened the newspaper and continued to read the article.

"During the investigation, 16 former and current senior executives and assistants of the Weinstein Group, who did not want to be named, disclosed to the reporter that they had coercive sex on occasions related to the films that Weinstein participated in producing or distributing or in workplaces. They have witnessed or heard about ~qin and sao~ harassment incidents.

The film-related and work situations they spoke of, which sounded formal, were simply Weinstein's excuses for further behavioral engagement with young actresses and models.

All 16 said Weinstein's behavior was well known at Miramax and TWC.

TWC executives once sent a message to Emily, one of the women who was harassed by Weinstein, saying: The unfair treatment of women is an issue that TWC has been struggling with in recent years, but there is nothing we can do.

Other employees also felt that Weinstein's company was essentially a culture of complicity, because many people were fully aware of Weinstein's behavior throughout the company, but they either instigated, abetted, or chose to turn a blind eye , close one eye.

Some employees said they, too, were drawn into Weinstein's scheme, playing a role in making victims feel safe and taking their psychological defenses off.

A female company executive revealed how Weinstein's assistants and other employees were used as bait, initially by attending a meeting or meeting with a woman Weinstein was interested in, but then Weinstein would dismiss her. Leave these people, leaving him alone with this woman.

Almost all of those who spoke to reporters said they feared reprisals.

One former employee told reporters: "If Weinstein knew who I was, I feared he would ruin my life.

Many said they had watched Weinstein associates confront and intimidate those who offended him, and they feared a similar fate for themselves.

Four actresses, including Mira Sorvino and Rossana Arquette, told reporters that they had previously rejected Weinstein's request or complained to company representatives, and they suspected that Weinstein would then They were dropped from projects, or discouraged from hiring them, banned.

On top of that, multiple sources said Weinstein often boasted that he would discredit those who opposed him in media coverage.

Those who provided the information were equally concerned about similar reprisals, with several citing the example of model Gutierrez — information about her personal sexual history soon appeared in New York gossip magazines after she went to the JC bureau , and questioned her reputation and credibility.

Several former Weinstein Co. employees told reporters that they are speaking out about Weinstein's alleged conduct now because they believe it will protect women in the future.

Of course, we have to admit that through our efforts, the victims know that more people will come forward, so they are willing to join in.

An executive who has worked for Weinstein for many years said: His behavior is not a one-off, nor is it within a certain period of time, but a continuous crime against women.

The women interviewed may also have only recently felt more courageous to talk about their past experiences, as society's views on issues of sex and power have changed.

Because prior to this, accusations and accusations of sexual misconduct by public figures including Donald, the famous Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, Fox News Chairman Roger Alice and comedian Bill Cosby followed. surfaced.

Before this article was published, the reporter specifically called Harvey Weinstein to ask his opinion on this matter.

But at the beginning, he unsurprisingly chose to deny it, and even sued the New York Times for defamation.

For that, me! Jodi Kanter said: Welcome to your subpoena, our company's legal team is ready to fight.

Perhaps it was our tough attitude that made Harvey Weinstein aware of the seriousness of the problem. He began to try to defend himself, and tried to limit the damage to a certain extent by admitting some of the alleged behaviors. He said on the phone: I realize that The way I have treated my colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, for which I sincerely apologize.

I had to deal with my personality, control my temper, and do some deep introspection.

Some of the compliments I have said to others in the past, some people think it is a kind of harassment to them, I will not do it again in the future.

In addition, Weinstein also said: I am willing to set up a foundation at the University of Southern California to protect women's rights. The foundation will be named after my mother, and I will not let her down.

For such an obvious whitewashing behavior, the reporter does not know whether the University of Southern California is willing to accept it.

Not long after hanging up the phone, a Weinstein Company spokesperson strongly demanded a statement regarding the allegations, the full text of which reads as follows: Mr. Weinstein categorically denies any allegations of involuntary sexual harassment and kin~ And Mr. Weinstein further confirmed that he never took any retaliatory actions against women who refused his demands.

Mr. Weinstein was apparently unable to respond specifically to the anonymous allegations, but as far as the women who made the allegations were concerned, Mr. Weinstein believed all of the relationships were consensual.

Mr. Weinstein is willing to accept consultation immediately after the report is published, listen to opinions from all walks of life, and seek a better way to solve the problem.

The above statement represents Harvey Weinstein personally and does not represent the position of this newspaper.

Please see the next edition for a detailed report~"

After reading this, Old George took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes vigorously. This was the most annoyed and unhappy morning he had ever spent after retirement. There was snow outside the window. Such weather should make people pure and innocent. Will there be such beasts to defile this pure white world?

Old George, who used to work at the University of Southern California, hardly hesitated, took out his mobile phone and operated slowly, and finally found his old friends at the University of Southern California. He first reminded them to read today's "New York Times" and made a strong statement , If the University of Southern California accepts donations from foundations with all bad purposes, he will stand up and publicly resist, and be ashamed of being a retired professor of the University of Southern California!

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