We’re just going to preface this response from Harvey Weinstein to the New York Times report on his alleged sexual predation with two words: Holy. Crap.
It must be seen to be believed:
Harvey Weinstein's official statement is *amazing*. Cites Jay-Z, uses '60s morality as a defense, makes it about NRA https://t.co/45HFSoRyTD
— The Nats Won The World Series (@EsotericCD) October 5, 2017
New statement from Harvey Weinstein after bombshell NYT story. Says he's going to take leave and focus on the NRA https://t.co/Kcr5TWnSN1 pic.twitter.com/SLOXHKtfTW
— Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) October 5, 2017
The statement of someone who has never, until this moment, been held responsible for their actions. https://t.co/YgrcIryUYy
— Scott Bixby (@scottbix) October 5, 2017
Un. Effing. Real.
https://twitter.com/andylevy/status/916011885190840326
That’s putting it mildly.
Like OJ's hunt for the real killer, Weinstein's search for the true culprit of his legacy of abuse will take him to some strange places… https://t.co/91P2UNOh5e
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) October 5, 2017
"I am going to need a place to channel that anger, so I’ve decided that I’m going to give the NRA my full attention”
Ok, serial harasser https://t.co/bMONklvI8o
— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) October 5, 2017
Weinstein saying he’s taking a leave to focus on the NRA is peak “Baby, I can change, look how good I can be!” https://t.co/9ZvSTBGnuG
— Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) October 5, 2017
This is the language of a man who regrets nothing, will do it again, & thinks that by bringing up cliche progressive causes he can deflect.
— The Nats Won The World Series (@EsotericCD) October 5, 2017
Seriously: when you're credibly accused of serial sexual harrassment (rape, too), your public response prob shouldn't invoke Wayne LaPierre.
— The Nats Won The World Series (@EsotericCD) October 5, 2017
Holy guacamole this is a mess of a statement. Keep diggin' that hole deeper and deeper, Harvey. https://t.co/Nmox750do0
— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) October 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/SonnyBunch/status/916016818795548672
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Update:
Well, as it turns out, Harvey Weinstein can’t technically give the NRA his full attention … because he’s also gotta sue the New York Times:
BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein lawsuit against New York Times being prepared https://t.co/TPeAhR8gJc
— Eriq Gardner (@eriqgardner) October 5, 2017
What can he say? He’s a busy guy.
Weinstein is now suing New York Times, attorney tells THR: "All proceeds will be donated to women’s organizations" https://t.co/g0AX8sOWob
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 5, 2017
Sure they will. It’s all good!
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Update:
OUCH: Chris Hayes HAMMERS Harvey Weinstein’s NRA distraction
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