Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted young women hoping to make it in Hollywood, a Los Angeles prosecutor argued on Monday.
LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted young women hoping to make it in Hollywood, a Los Angeles prosecutor argued on Monday, while the former producer’s attorney said his accusers willingly took part in a “casting couch” culture to boost their careers.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Weinstein, seated in the courtroom in a dark suit and tie, occasionally shook his head while Thompson spoke.tap here to see other videos from our teamAlleged incidents involving four of the women are the basis of the charges against Weinstein. The other four women, who had encounters outside of Los Angeles, will be presented by prosecutors to try to establish a pattern of behavior.
“You’ll learn that in Hollywood, sex was a commodity,” Werksman said. “It was the casting couch. Everyone did it … because each wanted something from another,” Werksman said.Article content Werksman also noted that each of the women came forward only after reports about Weinstein’s behavior helped fuel the #MeToo movement of women speaking out about sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood and beyond.