http://www.snopes.com/2017/10/09/dove-apologizes-facebook-ad-racist/
[ If you're familiar with the Dove controversy , this one is funny ]
[ If you're familiar with the Dove controversy , this one is funny ]
[SIZE=+1]Jane Fonda: I knew about Weinstein, and I'm 'ashamed' I didn't say anything[/SIZE]
Jane Fonda regrets not speaking up earlier about Harvey Weinstein. The film star, who is also an active women's rights advocate, told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Thursday that she "found out about Harvey about a year ago." "I'm ashamed that I didn't say anything right then," Fonda said. The Oscar award winning actress said that she was never assaulted by the movie mogul. In the past week, multiple women have come forward accusing Weinstein of rape, assault and other misconduct.
The stories revealed that Weinstein's actions were something of an open secret in Hollywood. Fonda, 79, said that her friend and fellow actor, Rosanna Arquette, had recounted a troubling experience with Weinstein.
Fonda declined to discuss what Arquette told her. But Arquette is among the handful of actresses whose experiences with Weinstein were detailed in the New Yorker this week. Arquette said she denied advances Weinstein made in a hotel room. "He made things very difficult for me for years," she told the New Yorker. When asked why Fonda didn't say anything publicly after she spoke with Arquette, Fonda said, "I guess it hadn't happened to me, and so I didn't feel that it was my place." Fonda, an Academy Award winner, spoke to Amanpour about her own past experiences with sexual harassment and abuse. She says she was abused as an 8-year-old child and explains why therapy was important for her recovery. "You realize what I'm feeling is ok because this person is sharing my pain," she said.
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Hollywood HYPOCRITE POS!!
:>( ^^
Jane Fonda regrets not speaking up earlier about Harvey Weinstein. The film star, who is also an active women's rights advocate, told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Thursday that she "found out about Harvey about a year ago." "I'm ashamed that I didn't say anything right then," Fonda said. The Oscar award winning actress said that she was never assaulted by the movie mogul. In the past week, multiple women have come forward accusing Weinstein of rape, assault and other misconduct.
The stories revealed that Weinstein's actions were something of an open secret in Hollywood. Fonda, 79, said that her friend and fellow actor, Rosanna Arquette, had recounted a troubling experience with Weinstein.
Fonda declined to discuss what Arquette told her. But Arquette is among the handful of actresses whose experiences with Weinstein were detailed in the New Yorker this week. Arquette said she denied advances Weinstein made in a hotel room. "He made things very difficult for me for years," she told the New Yorker. When asked why Fonda didn't say anything publicly after she spoke with Arquette, Fonda said, "I guess it hadn't happened to me, and so I didn't feel that it was my place." Fonda, an Academy Award winner, spoke to Amanpour about her own past experiences with sexual harassment and abuse. She says she was abused as an 8-year-old child and explains why therapy was important for her recovery. "You realize what I'm feeling is ok because this person is sharing my pain," she said.
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Hollywood HYPOCRITE POS!!
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[ Ben Affleck, the biggest fucking maggot in Hollywood (well one of them) is being exposed for being the biggest fucking hypocrite in Hollywood. The guy is also
a serial groper. I hope this maggot does down hard, being the over0rated liberal scum that he is. ]
WHAT AN ASS [h=1]Ben Affleck mocked as Buttman on social media as second woman claims she was groped by Oscar winning actor[/h][FONT="]Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler claims the Batman star 'cupped my butt' at a Golden Globes party
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BEN Affleck was dubbed "Buttman" on Twitter last night as a second woman came forward to accuse him of groping her.
Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler said the Batman star touched her bottom at a Golden Globes party - hours after the Oscar winner apologised to actress Hilarie Burton who had claimed he "tweaked" her breast on her MTV show in 2003.
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Ben Affleck looked glum as he was pictured out in public today after groping allegations emergedThe A-lister, set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in next month's blockbuster Justice League, acknowledged he "acted inappropriately" towards Hilarie before Annamarie confronted him on twitter.
She tweeted: "I would also love to get an apology from Ben Affleck who grabbed my ass at a Golden Globes party in 2014.
"He walked by me, cupped my butt and pressed his finger into my crack.
"I guess he tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way and oops touched my butt instead of my lower back?
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Ben Affleck has been branded "buttman" after groping allegations emerged today
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Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler has accused Affleck of groping her bum"Like most women in these situations I didn't say anything but I have thought a lot about what I'd say if I ever saw him again."
Twitter users were quick to brand Affleck "Buttman" as he was pictured looking glum today.
One user said: "He should play the villain role, not The Joker, but The Groper #buttman".
Another tweeted: "Dada dada da Buttman."
A third said: "I can't wait for the new #JustassLeague movie starring serial ass-grabber and all-round swell guy Ben #Buttman Affleck!"
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a serial groper. I hope this maggot does down hard, being the over0rated liberal scum that he is. ]
WHAT AN ASS [h=1]Ben Affleck mocked as Buttman on social media as second woman claims she was groped by Oscar winning actor[/h][FONT="]Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler claims the Batman star 'cupped my butt' at a Golden Globes party
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[FONT="]13th October 2017, 1:42 am[/FONT]
[FONT="]Updated: 13th October 2017, 10:42 am[/FONT]
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BEN Affleck was dubbed "Buttman" on Twitter last night as a second woman came forward to accuse him of groping her.
Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler said the Batman star touched her bottom at a Golden Globes party - hours after the Oscar winner apologised to actress Hilarie Burton who had claimed he "tweaked" her breast on her MTV show in 2003.
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Ben Affleck looked glum as he was pictured out in public today after groping allegations emergedThe A-lister, set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in next month's blockbuster Justice League, acknowledged he "acted inappropriately" towards Hilarie before Annamarie confronted him on twitter.
She tweeted: "I would also love to get an apology from Ben Affleck who grabbed my ass at a Golden Globes party in 2014.
"He walked by me, cupped my butt and pressed his finger into my crack.
"I guess he tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way and oops touched my butt instead of my lower back?
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Ben Affleck has been branded "buttman" after groping allegations emerged today
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Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler has accused Affleck of groping her bum"Like most women in these situations I didn't say anything but I have thought a lot about what I'd say if I ever saw him again."
Twitter users were quick to brand Affleck "Buttman" as he was pictured looking glum today.
One user said: "He should play the villain role, not The Joker, but The Groper #buttman".
Another tweeted: "Dada dada da Buttman."
A third said: "I can't wait for the new #JustassLeague movie starring serial ass-grabber and all-round swell guy Ben #Buttman Affleck!"
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[h=1]Shame of the female A-listers who refuse to denounce Weinstein: Fury grows as actresses remain tight-lipped in face of mounting sexual allegations against mogul who helped forge their careers[/h]
PUBLISHED: 19:28 EDT, 9 October 2017 | UPDATED: 03:44 EDT, 10 October 2017
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have remained tight-lipped over the bombshell sexual harassment allegations against ex-studio head Harvey Weinstein that went public last week.
An investigation by The New York Times claimed on Thursday that Weinstein repeatedly sexually harassed a number of female employees and movie stars over the course of his three-decade career as one of Hollywood's most celebrated studio heads.
The shocking Times report alleged that Weinstein once asked Ashley Judd if she would like to watch him shower during a meeting in his room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and paid $100,000 to Rose McGowan for an unknown incident shortly after she filmed her breakthrough role in the film 'Scream.'
That settlement is one of eight that Weinstein has reportedly paid out over the past 30 years, with Italian model Ambra Battilana also getting an undisclosed sum in 2015 after accusing the Hollywood executive of groping her and putting his hand under her skirt.
Hollywood elite actresses Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts are among the many women who have worked with Weinstein in the past.
These women have also been vocal advocates for women equality, with Kidman even speaking out against violence towards women.
Weinstein was fired on Sunday by The Weinstein Company just days after the Times published the claims.
The movie mogul was ousted by his own company's board of directors. Weinstein founded the firm with his brother Bob in 2005 when he left Miramax.
But since the allegations made national headlines, these A-listers have kept quiet:
NICOLE KIDMAN
She is a favorite of Weinstein, working with him on seven films, and has been photographed numerous times with him at awards ceremonies and gala dinners.
Kidman, 50, fights for equality as a UN women's ambassador and in 2013 said violence against women is 'the greatest outrage'.
She has no social media presence and by last night had said nothing about Weinstein; her publicist did not respond to calls for comment.
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Kidman is a favorite of Weinstein (pictured in November 2016), working with him on seven films, and has been photographed numerous times with him at awards ceremonies and gala dinners
JULIA ROBERTS
Weinstein has called her 'incredible' and a 'good friend'. She has appeared in several films by him including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2002 and August: Osage County in 2013.
Roberts, 49, is a vocal advocate for women's rights. Earlier this year she was among celebrities who signed an open letter demanding gender equality.
She has so far said nothing about the allegations. Her publicist did not respond to requests for comment.
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Weinstein has called Roberts (pictured together in September 2013) 'incredible' and a 'good friend'. She has appeared in several films by him including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2002 and August: Osage County in 2013
SCARLETT JOHANSSON
She has been friends with the mogul for years. She starred in his 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and was pictured at the premiere with him.
Writing in a magazine in February, Johansson, 32, said fighting for equality is 'an uphill battle' and that among her female friends and family, 'everyone has been discriminated against or harassed – sexism is real'.
By last night she hadn't spoken of the scandal and her publicist didn't reply.
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Johansson has been friends with the mogul for years. She starred in his 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and was pictured at the premiere with him, above
JENNIFER LAWRENCE
She won an Oscar for Weinstein's 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, and she partied around the globe with him during the awards season. He once said: 'Jen has a great sense of humor. She's so genuine.'
Lawrence, 27, has been vociferous in her demands for equality and has wrote about it for Lena Dunham's online magazine Lenny after finding out she is paid 'less than the lucky people with d****'.
So far she has yet to say a word about Weinstein. Her publicist did not respond.
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Lawrence (pictured with Weinstein in April 2013) won an Oscar for Weinstein's 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, and she partied around the globe with him during the awards season. He once said: 'Jen has a great sense of humor. She's so genuine'
EMMA WATSON
She appeared in the Weinstein film My Week With Marilyn in 2011 and that year was seen leaving a pre-Bafta party with him and going to a nightclub where they partied until 3am.
Watson, 27, is a passionate campaigner for women's rights and has been a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador since 2014. Last year she said: 'It's sad we live in a society where women don't feel safe.'
Last night there was no word about Weinstein to her 26.6million Twitter followers. Her publicist did not respond.
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Watson appeared in the Weinstein film My Week With Marilyn in 2011 and that year was seen leaving a pre-Bafta party with him (Weinstein pictured left in 2011 with Watson) and going to a nightclub where they partied until 3am
GWYNETH PALTROW
She has said Weinstein 'looks out for me', while he has called her the 'first lady' of one of his production firms. She won an Oscar for his film Shakespeare in Love in 1998.
She paints herself as a women's champion and revealed in one interview that early in her career 'someone suggested we finish a meeting in the bedroom'.
Paltrow, 45, hasn't tweeted since September 21. Her publicist did not respond.
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Paltrow has said Weinstein 'looks out for me', while he has called her the 'first lady' of one of his production firms. She won an Oscar for his film Shakespeare in Love in 1998. The two are pictured together at the Academy Awards in 1999
DAME HELEN MIRREN
She worked with Weinstein most recently on the 2015 film Woman in Gold. She has been vocal about the need to confront abuse by male movie bosses.
In 2007, Mirren, 72, said late director Michael Winner made her show off her figure at a 1964 casting, adding: 'It was insulting and sexist. I don't think any actress should be treated like that.'
She has so far been silent about the scandal; her publicist did not comment.
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Mirren (pictured with Weinstein, left, in December 2015) worked with Weinstein most recently on the 2015 film Woman in Gold. She has been vocal about the need to confront abuse by male movie bosses
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
She starred in his hit film The Imitation Game in 2014. Even though she was heavily pregnant she went to all the awards events, including the Hollywood Film Awards.
Knightley, 32, has called on Hollywood to respect women, saying in 2006: 'In this industry women have to be very true to themselves about what they're comfortable with.'
She does not have social media. Her publicist did not respond.
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Knightley starred in his hit film The Imitation Game in 2014. Even though she was heavily pregnant she went to all the awards events, including the Hollywood Film Awards, above
Renee Zellweger
Zellweger won the award for best supporting actress for her performance in Cold Mountain in 2004.
During her Oscar acceptance speech that year, Zellweger, 48, thanked her 'friends at Miramax for making this film, especially Harvey'.
She does not have social media. Her publicist did not respond to a request for comment.
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Rene Zellweger (pictured with Weinstein in 2008) won the award for best supporting actress for her performance in Cold Mountain in 2004
SIENNA MILLER
Weinstein cast the then little-known actress as the lead in 2006 film Factory Girl, which landed her on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.
The film was a disappointment, and they haven’t worked together since, but she has remained in his orbit. Miller, 35, spoke in an interview in 2015 of ‘the lack of equality in our industry and all over the world’.
By last night she hadn’t said anything since the Weinstein scandal broke, and her publicist had not responded to a request for comment.
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Weinstein cast Miller as the lead in the 2006 film Factory Girl, which landed her on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. The film was a disappointment, and they haven’t worked together since, but she has remained in his orbit. Miller (pictured with Weinstein in 2007), 35, spoke in an interview in 2015 of ‘the lack of equality in our industry and all over the world’
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- A-listers Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and several others have kept quiet over allegations
- Harvey Weinstein was accused Thursday of sexually harassing numerous female employees and movie stars
- Weinstein was fired on Sunday by The Weinstein Company just days after New York Times published claims
- But since the allegations emerged, Hollywood elites who have worked with Weinstein, have kept quiet
PUBLISHED: 19:28 EDT, 9 October 2017 | UPDATED: 03:44 EDT, 10 October 2017
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Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have remained tight-lipped over the bombshell sexual harassment allegations against ex-studio head Harvey Weinstein that went public last week.
An investigation by The New York Times claimed on Thursday that Weinstein repeatedly sexually harassed a number of female employees and movie stars over the course of his three-decade career as one of Hollywood's most celebrated studio heads.
The shocking Times report alleged that Weinstein once asked Ashley Judd if she would like to watch him shower during a meeting in his room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and paid $100,000 to Rose McGowan for an unknown incident shortly after she filmed her breakthrough role in the film 'Scream.'
That settlement is one of eight that Weinstein has reportedly paid out over the past 30 years, with Italian model Ambra Battilana also getting an undisclosed sum in 2015 after accusing the Hollywood executive of groping her and putting his hand under her skirt.
Hollywood elite actresses Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts are among the many women who have worked with Weinstein in the past.
These women have also been vocal advocates for women equality, with Kidman even speaking out against violence towards women.
Weinstein was fired on Sunday by The Weinstein Company just days after the Times published the claims.
The movie mogul was ousted by his own company's board of directors. Weinstein founded the firm with his brother Bob in 2005 when he left Miramax.
But since the allegations made national headlines, these A-listers have kept quiet:
NICOLE KIDMAN
She is a favorite of Weinstein, working with him on seven films, and has been photographed numerous times with him at awards ceremonies and gala dinners.
Kidman, 50, fights for equality as a UN women's ambassador and in 2013 said violence against women is 'the greatest outrage'.
She has no social media presence and by last night had said nothing about Weinstein; her publicist did not respond to calls for comment.
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Kidman is a favorite of Weinstein (pictured in November 2016), working with him on seven films, and has been photographed numerous times with him at awards ceremonies and gala dinners
JULIA ROBERTS
Weinstein has called her 'incredible' and a 'good friend'. She has appeared in several films by him including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2002 and August: Osage County in 2013.
Roberts, 49, is a vocal advocate for women's rights. Earlier this year she was among celebrities who signed an open letter demanding gender equality.
She has so far said nothing about the allegations. Her publicist did not respond to requests for comment.
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Weinstein has called Roberts (pictured together in September 2013) 'incredible' and a 'good friend'. She has appeared in several films by him including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2002 and August: Osage County in 2013
SCARLETT JOHANSSON
She has been friends with the mogul for years. She starred in his 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and was pictured at the premiere with him.
Writing in a magazine in February, Johansson, 32, said fighting for equality is 'an uphill battle' and that among her female friends and family, 'everyone has been discriminated against or harassed – sexism is real'.
By last night she hadn't spoken of the scandal and her publicist didn't reply.
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Johansson has been friends with the mogul for years. She starred in his 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and was pictured at the premiere with him, above
JENNIFER LAWRENCE
She won an Oscar for Weinstein's 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, and she partied around the globe with him during the awards season. He once said: 'Jen has a great sense of humor. She's so genuine.'
Lawrence, 27, has been vociferous in her demands for equality and has wrote about it for Lena Dunham's online magazine Lenny after finding out she is paid 'less than the lucky people with d****'.
So far she has yet to say a word about Weinstein. Her publicist did not respond.
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Lawrence (pictured with Weinstein in April 2013) won an Oscar for Weinstein's 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, and she partied around the globe with him during the awards season. He once said: 'Jen has a great sense of humor. She's so genuine'
EMMA WATSON
She appeared in the Weinstein film My Week With Marilyn in 2011 and that year was seen leaving a pre-Bafta party with him and going to a nightclub where they partied until 3am.
Watson, 27, is a passionate campaigner for women's rights and has been a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador since 2014. Last year she said: 'It's sad we live in a society where women don't feel safe.'
Last night there was no word about Weinstein to her 26.6million Twitter followers. Her publicist did not respond.
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Watson appeared in the Weinstein film My Week With Marilyn in 2011 and that year was seen leaving a pre-Bafta party with him (Weinstein pictured left in 2011 with Watson) and going to a nightclub where they partied until 3am
GWYNETH PALTROW
She has said Weinstein 'looks out for me', while he has called her the 'first lady' of one of his production firms. She won an Oscar for his film Shakespeare in Love in 1998.
She paints herself as a women's champion and revealed in one interview that early in her career 'someone suggested we finish a meeting in the bedroom'.
Paltrow, 45, hasn't tweeted since September 21. Her publicist did not respond.
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Paltrow has said Weinstein 'looks out for me', while he has called her the 'first lady' of one of his production firms. She won an Oscar for his film Shakespeare in Love in 1998. The two are pictured together at the Academy Awards in 1999
DAME HELEN MIRREN
She worked with Weinstein most recently on the 2015 film Woman in Gold. She has been vocal about the need to confront abuse by male movie bosses.
In 2007, Mirren, 72, said late director Michael Winner made her show off her figure at a 1964 casting, adding: 'It was insulting and sexist. I don't think any actress should be treated like that.'
She has so far been silent about the scandal; her publicist did not comment.
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Mirren (pictured with Weinstein, left, in December 2015) worked with Weinstein most recently on the 2015 film Woman in Gold. She has been vocal about the need to confront abuse by male movie bosses
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
She starred in his hit film The Imitation Game in 2014. Even though she was heavily pregnant she went to all the awards events, including the Hollywood Film Awards.
Knightley, 32, has called on Hollywood to respect women, saying in 2006: 'In this industry women have to be very true to themselves about what they're comfortable with.'
She does not have social media. Her publicist did not respond.
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Knightley starred in his hit film The Imitation Game in 2014. Even though she was heavily pregnant she went to all the awards events, including the Hollywood Film Awards, above
Renee Zellweger
Zellweger won the award for best supporting actress for her performance in Cold Mountain in 2004.
During her Oscar acceptance speech that year, Zellweger, 48, thanked her 'friends at Miramax for making this film, especially Harvey'.
She does not have social media. Her publicist did not respond to a request for comment.
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Rene Zellweger (pictured with Weinstein in 2008) won the award for best supporting actress for her performance in Cold Mountain in 2004
SIENNA MILLER
Weinstein cast the then little-known actress as the lead in 2006 film Factory Girl, which landed her on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.
The film was a disappointment, and they haven’t worked together since, but she has remained in his orbit. Miller, 35, spoke in an interview in 2015 of ‘the lack of equality in our industry and all over the world’.
By last night she hadn’t said anything since the Weinstein scandal broke, and her publicist had not responded to a request for comment.
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Weinstein cast Miller as the lead in the 2006 film Factory Girl, which landed her on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. The film was a disappointment, and they haven’t worked together since, but she has remained in his orbit. Miller (pictured with Weinstein in 2007), 35, spoke in an interview in 2015 of ‘the lack of equality in our industry and all over the world’
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They are stupid clueless sick assholes, there really is no other reasonable explanation
[h=1]Clinton Foundation Pockets Harvey Weinstein’s $250,000 Donation[/h]
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by KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ16 Oct 20171,838
[h=2]The Clinton Foundation will not return or re-donate disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s $250,000 worth of contributions to the organization, claiming that the funds have been used.[/h]
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by KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ16 Oct 20171,838
[h=2]The Clinton Foundation will not return or re-donate disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s $250,000 worth of contributions to the organization, claiming that the funds have been used.[/h]
[ Another dirty Democrat ]
[h=1]Democrat facing felony charge quits House race[/h]Fox News
Steven Brisee, 27, faced a charge of felony grand larceny and a misdemeanor charge of trespassing. (Steven Brisee/Twitter)
A Democratic candidate facing a felony charge of grand larceny has bowed out of the race to challenge Rep. John Faso, R-N.Y.
Steven Brisee, 27, was arrested on Sept. 11 and accused of shoplifting almost $1,500 in merchandise from a Kohl's department store in Newburgh. He was arraigned and remanded to custody in lieu of $500 bail.
According to the Times Herald-Record newspaper, Brisee also spent eight days in the Ulster County Jail last month after being charged with a misdemeanor count of trespassing. State troopers told the paper that a homeowner in the town of Kerhonksen called police Sept. 9 after finding a stranger's clothes and a wallet containing some of Brisee's campaign cards. The candidate was eventually bailed out of jail.
Brisee claimed to live in the 19th District of New York, which he sought to represent. But the Times Herald-Record reported that the address he declared to be his "doesn't appear to exist."
In an email to the Daily Freeman newspaper this week, Brisee said he had "raised rougly $850 and spent roughly $18,000" in his ill-fated campaign.
Brisee did not mention the charges in a statement he tweeted Tuesday. He said that he was on the autism spectrum and explained that "social skills, needed to connect with people, to raise money, and deliver a message, are skills which can’t be learned mechanically.
"I can do and learn a lot of things but sadly sociability will never be one of them,"Brisee concluded. "So that's enough politics for me."
[h=1]Democrat facing felony charge quits House race[/h]Fox News
Steven Brisee, 27, faced a charge of felony grand larceny and a misdemeanor charge of trespassing. (Steven Brisee/Twitter)
A Democratic candidate facing a felony charge of grand larceny has bowed out of the race to challenge Rep. John Faso, R-N.Y.
Steven Brisee, 27, was arrested on Sept. 11 and accused of shoplifting almost $1,500 in merchandise from a Kohl's department store in Newburgh. He was arraigned and remanded to custody in lieu of $500 bail.
According to the Times Herald-Record newspaper, Brisee also spent eight days in the Ulster County Jail last month after being charged with a misdemeanor count of trespassing. State troopers told the paper that a homeowner in the town of Kerhonksen called police Sept. 9 after finding a stranger's clothes and a wallet containing some of Brisee's campaign cards. The candidate was eventually bailed out of jail.
Brisee claimed to live in the 19th District of New York, which he sought to represent. But the Times Herald-Record reported that the address he declared to be his "doesn't appear to exist."
In an email to the Daily Freeman newspaper this week, Brisee said he had "raised rougly $850 and spent roughly $18,000" in his ill-fated campaign.
Brisee did not mention the charges in a statement he tweeted Tuesday. He said that he was on the autism spectrum and explained that "social skills, needed to connect with people, to raise money, and deliver a message, are skills which can’t be learned mechanically.
"I can do and learn a lot of things but sadly sociability will never be one of them,"Brisee concluded. "So that's enough politics for me."
