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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