Harvey Weinstein Denies Rape Accusations in First Prison Interview

“I know I can be scary and difficult,” the convicted rapist told The Hollywood Reporter. “But that’s a long way from sexual assault”

10 Mar, 16:59 — 11 Mar, 01:48

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Harvey Weinstein, a once-powerful Hollywood producer, was convicted of rape and sexual assault in 2020, becoming a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement. His recent interview from prison, where he denies the charges and describes his incarceration as 'hell,' marks his first public statement since his conviction and sentencing, offering a glimpse into his current state and continued defiance.

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SCMPMostly Factual167d ago

Harvey Weinstein calls prison ‘hell’ in interview behind bars

Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes. The man who once effectively ruled Hollywood before a spectacular fall from grace at the start of the #MeToo movement said he is trapped in his cell at New York’s Rikers Island, with only guards for company. “It’s too dangerous for me to be around anyone else. Other inmates get to go to the yard. But every time I’m out there, I...

By Agence France-Presse

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