The women who spoke up were assaulted.
The women who remained silent gave it up willingly.
And are embarrassed to admit they gave it up to
Harvey to advance their careers.
And his lawyer is trying to equate the women who were sexually assaulted with the women who consented. Judging by some of the responses here, it’s working.
Correct, if a woman (or a man (I know, eww... but it happens)) offers themselves to advance their career, that is immoral, but not illegal.
However, what Mr. Weinstien is accused of is stating or implying that unless certain actresses provided him sexual gratification, he would ruin or undermine their career. That is blackmail and sexual assault, an entirely different matter. I hope they can gather enough proof of that to convict and imprison him.
Too many Child Actors destroy themselves with booze and drugs.
I once thought the destructive behaviour was due to sudden loss of fame and worship.
I now believe it is due to trauma over some creepy adult forcing themselves upon the children.
Other hollyweird types are prolly blackmailed into standing up for silly and illogical political causes