Mel Gibson has received approval to provide testimony against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein regarding s*xual misconduct allegations. The renowned actor-director, known for his role in Braveheart, is expected to share details of a conversation he had with a masseuse who accused Weinstein of s*xual harassment.
Despite arguments from lawyers suggesting that Mel Gibson’s past anti-Semitic remarks could potentially create bias against Harvey Weinstein, judges determined that those remarks had minimal relevance to the case. Therefore, they ruled that Gibson’s previous comments would have little impact on the proceedings.
Did Mel Gibson Make Anti-Semitic Remarks?
Lawyers representing Harvey Weinstein, who is facing trial in Los Angeles on 11 counts of s*xual assault and rape, initially contested the involvement of Mel Gibson. They argued that Gibson’s previous anti-Semitic remarks from 2006 and 2010 would result in a biased perspective against Weinstein, who is Jewish.
However, the judges ruled that Gibson’s past anti-Semitic remarks had minimal relevance to his testimony regarding his conversation with the masseuse. As a result, both Gibson and Weinstein, two prominent figures in Hollywood who have been embroiled in scandals, will now face each other in the courtroom as the trial proceeds.
In 2020, Harvey Weinstein, aged 70, received a 23-year prison sentence in New York for s*xual crimes, a conviction he is currently appealing. Despite his appeal, the New York appeals court upheld the original verdict. Several women have come forward, accusing Weinstein of s*xual misconduct. It is important to note that Weinstein has consistently denied all allegations made against him.
Over 100 Women Have Accused Harvey Weinstein
Reports indicate that an estimated minimum of 100 women have come forward, alleging instances of s*xual misconduct involving Harvey Weinstein. Disturbingly, a significant number of these women have detailed incidents of r*pe or s*xual assault allegedly perpetrated by the former film producer. In a court of law, a jury reached a verdict finding Weinstein guilty of engaging in non-consensual oral s*xual acts with Miriam Mimi Haleyi, a former employee of Project Runway, in 2006. Additionally, the jury found him guilty of r*ping hairstylist Jessica Mann in 2013.
Weinstein was also accused of engaging in blacklisting, which involves actively sabotaging the careers of women who have accused him of misconduct. Actress Rose McGowan, in particular, has spoken out, alleging that Weinstein not only r*ped her but also deliberately obstructed her professional trajectory.
Renowned director Peter Jackson revealed that the mogul, Weinstein, actively discouraged him from casting Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd in his films. These actresses have publicly shared their experiences of harassment involving Weinstein. Ashley Judd expressed her thoughts before Weinstein’s conviction, stating to The Cut,
“His defiance and lack of humility remain intractable at this stage. I would welcome someone who has aggressed who wants to learn and make it right.”
However, Weinstein has consistently maintained his denial of all allegations made against him.
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Source: The Sun
