Hollywood has reacted with shock to the information that the disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction has been overturned by a New York court docket.
The fallen film mogul was sentenced to 23 years in 2020 for 2 intercourse crimes, a call {that a} court docket of appeals has now referred to as the results of an unfair trial.
Weinstein will stay imprisoned after additionally being convicted of rape in Los Angeles and sentenced to 16 years.
Ashley Judd, who was among the many first to share her allegations towards him, advised the New York Instances: “That’s unfair to survivors. We nonetheless dwell in our fact. And we all know what occurred.” Later at a press convention, she added: “That is what it’s prefer to be a lady in America, dwelling with male entitlement to our our bodies.”
Rosanna Arquette, who additionally made accusations towards Weinstein, mentioned in an announcement to the Hollywood Reporter: “Harvey was rightfully convicted. It’s unlucky that the court docket has overturned his conviction. As a survivor, I’m past disillusioned.”
Katherine Kendall, who additionally accused Weinstein of harassment, mentioned she was “flabbergasted”.
Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, who claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed her earlier than stifling her profession, posted that she was “horrified” and “disgusted” with a system of justice that skews in direction of “predators not victims”.
Actor, creator and activist Amber Tamblyn has additionally referred to as the choice “a loss to the whole group of ladies who put their lives and careers on the road to talk out”. Ellen Barkin, who claimed that Weinstein verbally abused her throughout manufacturing of 1992’s Into the West, has referred to as the reversal an “outrage”.
Rosie Perez, who testified on the Weinstein trial to say her buddy Annabella Sciorra advised her she had been raped by him, shared the information on Twitter/X, including: “WTF!”
Tarana Burke, credited because the founding father of the #MeToo motion, mentioned that “moments like this underscore why actions are vital”.
A press release from Weinstein referred to his state as “cautiously excited” earlier than later calling it “an awesome day for America”.
The outpouring of tales detailing alleged experiences with Weinstein kicked off the #MeToo motion in 2017, with over 80 girls finally accusing him of assorted acts of sexual assault and harassment.
