British television presenter Piers Morgan has told GQ magazine he had spoken with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
"I've spoken to Harvey in the clinic in Arizona, for about an hour. He's fighting," Morgan said.
Touching upon sexual misconduct allegations that were lodged against Weinstein, Morgan claimed that "this has been the system since Hollywood existed."
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"It's been a moral cesspit since the '20s, and the idea that Harvey Weinstein is the only villain? Do me a favor. […] Look at Mel Gibson: ultimately Harvey believes he will be forgiven," Morgan underlined.
Most Twitter users weighing in on the issue have expressed opinions to the contrary, insisting that Weinstein should face punishment instead of forgiveness.
I don't think hollywood will forgive harvey weinstein. In regards to piers morgan mentioning mel gibson. Mel gibson hasn't been accused of sexual misconduct and rape, which is more serious than making anti semitic comments
— Richard Edwards ☕ (@richieaussie) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Whhhhaaat? This guy has no idea still what type of harm he did. If he finds himself in a position of influence, he will rape and harass again at the drop of a hat. Harvey, while you are vacationing get some books, read about women-u clearly know nothing about them you POS!
— Ioana Cotfasa (@ioana_BC) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Weinstein will not be forgiven. This is about justice and equality under the law. This is about powerful people who abuse and believe they are above the law. This is about changing such behavior.
— Olga Casey (@caseyatbat3) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Does Weinstein seriously think the atrocities he committed are on the same level as Mel Gibson's drunken tirade? #NoForgiveness
— Constantine Furman (@C_Furman) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Who will forgive Harvey? His victims? Doubtful. Filmmakers who tolerated him (not knowing how criminal he was)? Why? if they made a film about Harvey, the main character would not be Harvey, he is incapable of redemption. he's a monster preying upon women and now he wants pity.
— Your Canadian GirlFriend (@YourCanadianGF) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Weinstein will not be forgiven. This is about justice and equality under the law. This is about powerful people who abuse and believe they are above the law. This is about changing such behavior.
— Olga Casey (@caseyatbat3) 29 апреля 2018 г.
Harvey Weinstein thinks that he'll eventually be forgiven by Hollywood and the public. I hope that eventually he will stand trial. Sad thing is I could see Hollywood forgiving him because we all know that Hollywood is full of crap.
— Jack Sharpe (@JackJacksharpe5) 29 апреля 2018 г.
In October 2017, The New York Times and The New Yorker reported about dozens of women who had accused Weinstein of sexual harassment, sexual assault or rape. By the time everyone who shared their sentiments had stepped forward, more than 80 women working in the industry were claiming that Weinstein had targeted them.
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American/Australian actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson sparked public uproar in August 2006 after unleashing an anti-Semitic tirade during his arrest for drunk driving; later that month, he was sentenced to three years' probation after pleading guilty. Gibson rose back to fame in 2017, when he was awarded a best director nomination for his film Hacksaw Ridge in 2017.
