After the interviews with the two opinion leaders of the Mitu movent were exposed and The Helen Show was broadcast, anyone with a sharp sense of sll could see clearly the direction of public opinion. The incidents involving Pitt and Ben seed like a rehearsal, showing what was to co next.
Against all expectations, Pepper Potts Gwyneth Paltrow was the first to leap out.
After punching Pitt and kicking Ben, her two ex-boyfriends, she ca forward to angrily denounce Harvey Weinstein, recounting how he had harassed her on nurous occasions, forced her to go to the hotel to provide massages, and how she had managed to escape smartly from the fear.
From traditional newspapers to television, from the internet to the erging social dia, all were flooded with news of Harvey Weinstein.
The entertainnt industry stood entirely on the opposite side of Harvey.
"The number one villain of Hollywood!"
"Sexual offender Harvey Weinstein!"
"The cancer of the industry, Harvey."
Similar news erged one after another.
At Los Angeles International Airport, Rose McGowan left the terminal, hailed a cab, and headed straight for the police station.
The leading lady of "Grindhouse" had been waiting for this day too long.
It was bad enough that Harvey had ssed with her, but he even mocked her for not being pretty enough, having poor skills, and slling like a fox.
Unbearable!
In front of the Beverly Police Station, the road was especially crowded, with hundreds of dia reporters gathered there, and television broadcast trucks from Warner Television Network, NBC, and CNN were parked nearby.
Rose McGowan had the taxi stop early, and after getting out, she tore open her throat and shouted at the top of her lungs, "I am a victim of Harvey Weinstein! TOO! I have been sexually violated by Harvey Weinstein!"
The reporters' caras were quicker than their brains, turning towards her imdiately.
Rose McGowan shouted the Mitu slogan as she walked toward the entrance of the police station.
Although she could not even be considered a second-tier actress, she was not an unfamiliar face to entertainnt reporters, many of whom knew who she was and that she had worked several tis with Mila Max and Weinstein Films.
Surrounded by reporters, Rose McGowan entered the police station and reported to the Los Angeles Police Departnt that she had been assaulted by Harvey.
Harvey's lawyers and assistants were busy arranging bail procedures in order to get Harvey out to take charge of the situation.
Just as the procedures were about to be completed, soone in the station notified them, "Sorry, there has been a new developnt in the case. Mr. Weinstein is temporarily unable to be released on bail."
"Why?" Lombardo demanded.
The lawyer took a tough stance, "This is violating the legal rights of my client..."
"Let finish," the officer interrupted him. "Another victim has just co to the station to report, providing tangible evidence. Mr. Weinstein needs to stay for the ti being and cooperate with our investigation."
Another one? The lawyer knew things were bad and said so harsh words, but he was powerless to change anything.
Lombardo tried to contact the politicians they had funded in California, but their personal phones were unreachable, and when he called their offices, they fobbed him off with excuses like being out on travel.
In the past, he thought good people surrounded the Weinstein brothers everywhere.
Now all the good people had disappeared.
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In Beverly Hills, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
Lea Seydoux checked her personal belongings one last ti, making sure the storage disk with the recordings was in her bag.
Martin was on the phone by the window; he hung up and ca over, saying, "Today, two victims went to the police station to report, Rose McGowan and Aisha Akido."
Lea Seydoux asked, "The Italian model and actress Aisha Akido?"
Martin nodded, "Yes, they accused Harvey of assault."
Lea Seydoux picked up her bag, saying, "Now it's my turn to go."
Martin said, "The hotel car is waiting for you at the entrance. Don't worry, he won't be able to turn this around this ti."
"Thank you!" Lea Seydoux ca over and kissed Martin, sincerely saying, "You've given a chance to clear my sha."
Martin encouraged her, "It's your courage that has led you on this path."
"I'm going now." Lea Seydoux left the room resolutely, went downstairs, got in the hotel car, and went straight to the Beverly Police Station.
Martin returned to Burbank Davis Studios.
Before long, Louise entered Martin's office with good news, "Kelly just inford , Senator Erica accepted an interview and specifically expressed her views on Harvey's case. It's almost ti, watch CNN."
Bruce fetched the remote control, turned on the TV, and switched to CNN.
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Right on schedule, CNN's news broadcast began, and Martin soon saw Erica on the television screen.
This Senator from Georgia, who started her career advocating for won's rights, focused heavily on Harvey Weinstein in one of her rallies.
"These past few days, I've been deeply pained by the relentlessly updating news, Harvey Weinstein's behavior is unforgivable! The way he treated those vulnerable, yet imnsely talented young won, is unacceptable in any setting! For such despicable acts that insult won's dignity, zero tolerance must be adopted in any place, in any work environnt across the globe."
Erica appeared particularly agitated, nearly ready to grab a pink water bottle and take a big gulp on the spot: "I call for a thorough investigation by the Federal and California justice systems!"
Cyrillic also raised her voice, publicly condemning Harvey Weinstein's actions.
anwhile, a press conference was held in front of San Francisco City Hall, where Mayor Gavin appeared with his wife, Jennifer Siebel.
In front of dozens of reporters, Jennifer recounted her strong-arm encounter with Harvey in 2005 and announced that she had reported the incident to the Los Angeles Police Departnt, offering the evidence she had and vowing to fully cooperate with the LAPD's investigation.
She boldly declared "Mitu" and called on other victims to step forward and say "Mitu": "I know that standing up bravely to confront sexual abuse and oppression is a terrifying thing to do, but we must unite and make our voices rembered. This is the power of won, this is our power!"
Gavin embraced his wife tightly and said to the dia caras, "I support my wife unreservedly, to face hardship and pain together, because I believe that justice will prevail, and I will do everything in my power to help her, to help all victims, to win back the fairness and justice that belong to them!"
He had previously been perceived as a playboy and an incurable philanderer, but this ti his full support for his wife presented an image of courage, integrity, family values, and responsibility.
The scene erupted in trendously warm applause.
Gavin did not just talk the talk; he had already mobilized his political and dia resources.
This was no longer a re case; it was evolving into a social movent sweeping across Arica.
Politicians like Gavin, Erica, and Cyrillic, who had a keen sense of sll, were well aware of the political benefits they could reap from it.
They all joined the fray.
The walls had collapsed, and there was no need to push anymore; what remained was to throw the ruins off a cliff, shattering them to pieces.
Lawyers discovered that getting bail for Harvey was extrely difficult, as more victims continued to step into police stations to file reports, and the LAPD needed Harvey's cooperation for the investigation as per procedure.
Because of the videos and audio that Bob sent to Los Angeles, which corresponded to so of the victims' reports, the police sought and obtained an arrest warrant with the utmost speed.
Hollywood, the whole of Los Angeles, and even the entire Arican entertainnt industry were in complete disarray.
Journalists were elated; while digging deeper into Harvey's case, they also discovered a new direction for news expansion that would captivate the public's attention.
They went to interview Harvey's forr close friends, asking them to comnt on the matter.
Such matters were simply too interesting and were bound to attract the onlookers.
As a result, the hos and workplaces of Quentin, Robert Rodriguez, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, and ryl Streep were besieged by paparazzi and entertainnt reporters.
ryl, who had close associations with Nicholson and had once publicly hailed "Harvey, my God," was the first to betray him. Not only did she publicly sever ties with Harvey and denounce his shaless acts, but she also called for severe punishnt for him.
Judi Dench, who had Harvey's na tattooed on her butt, had her tattoo removed as if nothing had ever happened, claid ignorance of Harvey's cris, and vowed never to work with him again, throwing her full support behind Mitu and the like.
mbers of the Foot Clan like Quentin, Rodriguez, and Matt Damon hardly put up any resistance before disassociating from the group.
Nonetheless, these individuals all claid ignorance of Harvey's deeds.
In contrast, Charlize Theron's comnts during her interview were sowhat more sincere: "I'm not surprised by Harvey's actions at all because he harassed , and this kind of culture has been long-standing in Hollywood."
She specifically advised, "I even warned so actresses who ca after to be cautious when working with him, and if he invites you to the Four Seasons Hotel, it's better not to go."
In just a few days, Hollywood stars were lining up to take their stand, unanimously against Harvey Weinstein.
The number of victims who had reported to the Los Angeles Police Departnt had exceeded 50!
This included recognizable actors like Aisha Akido and Rose McGowan.
The statents and actions of Erica and Cyrillic, along with the press conference held by Gavin and Jennifer, politically declared Harvey's death sentence.
However, what happened next was astonishing.
After a board eting, Weinstein Films held a press conference where a spokesperson announced the board's resolution.
In light of Harvey Weinstein's actions, the board unanimously decided to remove Harvey from the board and relieve him of all his duties at Weinstein Films.
Bob Weinstein beca the new chairman and CEO of Weinstein Films!
When this news was relayed to Harvey by his lawyers, who was still detained due to the continuous ergence of victims, this film mogul who had dominated Hollywood for two decades seed to age thirty years in an instant.
"How could he do this, how could he do this!"
The betrayal by Bob, a pain a thousand tis more intense than Georgina's betrayal, left Harvey reeling: "Why would Bob do this? Why?"
No one could answer him, and even the lawyers believed that Harvey was finished.
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