'Good luck with that'! Harvey Weinstein's lawyer sends heads to desks with 'casting couch' defense [video]

Harvey Weinstein was arrested today, and the disgraced Hollywood producer faces charges including rape and sexual abuse. Speaking with reporters, Weinstein’s attorney served up this attempt at a defense of his client:

his lawyer after court proceeding: "Harvey Weinstein did not invent the casting couch"

— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) May 25, 2018

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer: “Mr. Weinstein did not invent the casting couch in Hollywood.” ffs…

— Kimberly Atkins (@KimberlyEAtkins) May 25, 2018

https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/1000017220867682304

Yes, good luck indeed:

https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/1000024899153551362

Wow, that’s… something else.

“He didn’t invent the casting couch” is a terrible and hilarious defense for Harvey Weinstein and I’m glad his lawyer is an idiot.

— Michele Morrow (@michelemorrow) May 25, 2018

"My client didn't invent rape" is the Galaxy Brain legal defense. https://t.co/1mSq53QFtl

— neontaster (@neontaster) May 25, 2018

"Your honor, Mr. Bundy did not *invent* murder." https://t.co/sWdDnpSDgV

— Alternative Fax (@daveblend) May 25, 2018

“Look, your honor, my client didn’t _invent_ murder.” https://t.co/4o3ovaN8Ah

— The Mary Sue (@TheMarySue) May 25, 2018

$500 an hour https://t.co/faBm3NV35N

— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) May 25, 2018

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