Silence Breakers to Harvey Weinstein at Start of Trial: 'We Aren't Going Anywhere'

  • 📰 THR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 44 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 21%
  • Publisher: 53%

Law Law Headlines News

Law Law Latest News,Law Law Headlines

'I thank those testifying for standing, not just for themselves, but for all of us who will never have even one day in court.' rosemcgowan and a group of HarveyWeinstein's accusers held a presser outside the courthouse where he is on trial

Rosanna Arquette and Rose McGowan stand with fellow Silence Breakers Monday in Manhattan

A group of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers, who call themselves the Silence Breakers, represented the more than 90 women who came forward with reports of sexual misconduct when they hosted a press conference on the first day of theRosanna Arquette, Rose McGowan, Lauren Sivan, Louise Godbold, Dominique Huett, Sarah Ann Masse and Paula Williams stood together, wearing red, in downtown New York City outside the courthouse where Weinstein will be facing charges of rape sexual assault.

On Monday, Arquette was the first to step up to the podium and deliver the group's opening remarks. When technical difficulties and a nearby scuffle caused a delay, one attendee yelled out, "Respect for the survivors.""As one of the Silence Breakers, I stand in solidarity with the brave survivors who will take the stand against Harvey Weinstein in this trial.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 411. in LAW

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

The Starting 5: Weinstein's Trial, Coachella Presale, Draft Decisions, China's Economy and the Senate Returns for VotesThe MeToo moment of the year has arrived, with Harvey Weinstein's trial finally starting.
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »

Weinstein rape trial begins with film producer facing up to life in prisonThe rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who transformed the i... Once a liberal hero, now just trash. Just like Al Franken. Karma 👊 The 2020 secret of Nostredamus
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial Starts Today With Media & Jury In The SpotlightOver two years after the first exposés on Harvey Weinstein and allegations of rampant sexual harassment and assaults were first published, the Oscar-winning producer’s criminal trial is set t…
Source: DEADLINE - 🏆 109. / 63 Read more »

In #MeToo landmark moment, Weinstein arrives at New York court for rape trialIn a landmark MeToo moment, Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial begins in New York where he faces life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault Harvey has been taking acting classes to learn to look as a broke down old man that has to use a walker. It won't work. I hope his celly meets him at the door to cell butt ass naked and 'welcomes' him to prison when he arrives. But wait... he looks so frail... because of the walker... I'm sure he didn't do it. Harvey to receive Academy Award for that performance!
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Harvey Weinstein Set to Stand Trial on Sex-Crime ChargesThe trial of the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, whose alleged actions helped to spawn the MeToo movement, has cultural implications that go beyond its legal ones. Is that walker a court prop? Who tf is picking these guys’ wardrobes Women shouldn’t take money and sign NDAs if they really want things to change
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »

Harvey Weinstein's Trial Finally BeginsHarvey Weinstein’s trial commences today in Manhattan Criminal Court, over two years since Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey published their report on the scores of women—now more than 80—he is alleged to have raped, assaulted, or otherwise harassed. For this particular trial, centering on two unnamed accusers, Weinstein is charged with five counts of predatory sex acts, criminal sex acts, and rape. He faces life in prison.
Source: Jezebel - 🏆 153. / 63 Read more »