Actu people Harvey Weinstein : son avocate demande l'impartialité aux jurés

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18.2.2020 - 16:47

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Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser.

Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17).

In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60âÄôs and 70âÄôs, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned itâÄôs not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone.

"I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way IâÄôve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though IâÄôm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go."

He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'IâÄôm not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know IâÄôve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isnâÄôt an overnight process. IâÄôve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them."

The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons."

The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false".

Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model.

Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may have been one of the accusers Weinstein
****File Photos** Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser. Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17). In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60âÄôs and 70âÄôs, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned itâÄôs not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone. "I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way IâÄôve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though IâÄôm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go." He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'IâÄôm not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know IâÄôve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isnâÄôt an overnight process. IâÄôve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them." The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons." The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false". Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model. Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may have been one of the accusers Weinstein
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L'avocate de la défense d'Harvey Weinstein a publié une tribune dans Newsweek. Elle réclame aux jurés d'être le plus justes et impartiaux possible.

L'avocate d'Harvey Weinstein, Donna Rotunno, a demandé aux jurés de se concentrer sur les faits et d'ignorer la couverture médiatique contre son client.

Alors que les jurés doivent entrer en délibération, l'avocate a publié une tribune dans Newsweek où elle plaide pour éliminer toute partialité dans le jugement. « Dans une affaire aussi médiatique comme celle d'Harvey Weinstein, est-ce que c'est réaliste (d'être objectif) ? Les jurés ont une obligation, envers eux-mêmes et envers leur pays, de baser leur verdit sur les faits uniquement, les témoignages et les preuves qui leur ont été présentés au tribunal. Je m'attends à un jury juste et impartial », a-t-elle écrit.

La cour d'appel de Manhattan commence cet après-midi ses délibérations. Harvey Weinstein est jugé pour viol et agression sexuelle. Il risque la prison à perpétuité s'il est déclaré coupable.

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