[Blind Gossip] As you read about how actors and employees reported Harvey Weinstein’s horrific behavior up the chain of command at their companies, you will probably be disgusted that many powerful people knew exactly what was going on but declined to take any action.
Not only were some very big executives at major firms completely aware of the situation… they did absolutely nothing about it… they discouraged their clients and employees from taking action… and they even continued to send vulnerable women into harm’s way!
Why would they be so complicit?
Well, let’s talk about one of those top executives who pretended to be shocked by Weinstein’s behavior but ultimately did nothing.
It wasn’t because he wanted to stay in Weinstein’s good graces.
It was because he was engaging in similar behavior himself.
Similar: The Pool Man
Executive:
[Optional] What do you think should happen to the executives who were complicit in this situation?
colfaxcarol says
If there was actual rape, they should file charges. If they gave in because they wanted a job, which might be the case for a lot of them, they were foolish. As for those who were complicit, what does that mean? Just knowing about Harvey’s casting couch isn’t a crime. He’s a pig, but some of these victims sound like they’re upset because they didn’t get a job even though they put out.
louisianagurl says
This is really difficult. If a woman felt that if she didn’t put out, she would lose opportunity, I get that they may feel violated, but that isn’t assault, as the man would not have been told no. They can’t read the woman’s mind. Calling that assault (as a crime) then dilutes the rape and sexual assault that did actually happen. I am not giving these guys a pass at all, but this is what gives men the ability to say that they didn’t do anything that wasn’t consensual.
itstarapagain says
It is assault. It’s 1) quid pro quo sexual harassment and 2) violates a zillion other employment law statutes. However, the most important thing of all, the term of legal assault has been amended to include coersion due to imbalance of power. The victim knew she would lose her job, be dragged through the mud, discredited. Fear of retaliation is a very real balance of power assault. Once again, I hear how foolish the women are. Why point fingers at the women instead of the predators ?
JennyJustice says
Thank you. People need to understand there is no consent if the initiator is in a positon of authority over the other and the other feels they will lose something if they don’t comply.
TheSalmon says
It may be nuanced, but it is not difficult. Rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment are ALREADY separate issues.
Coerced consent, legally, is not consent. Just as underage consent is not legally consent.
Coercion comes in many forms; it does not have to be physical. If a woman’s career was at stake, it’s coerced consent. HW used his power not only to convince women to sleep with him, but to dig up dirt and try to blackball those who refused. They were right to fear loss of livelihood.
itstarapagain says
Bless you. Refreshing to see the solid explanation. It’s like saying the girl went to his room therefore she can’t be assaulted because the act of visiting his room is implied consent. I just can’t believe the mindsets that are still alive and thriving.
Canadianna says
Harvey’s brother Bob Weinstein
Baileygirl says
The ones who knew but didn’t tell are all guilty of the sin of omission. Of course, no one talks in terms of sin anymore, maybe that is why people with power have no God to answer to ultimately and this immoral behavior continues unabated.
Unless there is legal punishment, they will be “demoted” and probably be given a raise.
MikeInSanJose says
Hmmm…. “Major Firms” not “Major Studios”. Talent Agents and PR Agents? Don’t know enough about the industry to drill down any further than that without a lot of Googling…
[Optional]::
To quote the mad king, Aerys Targaryen, “BURN THEM ALL!!”
And then Jamie Lannister shoves his sword up his backside!
Jester says
Is this Sandy Gallin again?
These guys should be called out and humiliated. They need to be fined heavily and blackballed from ever working in the business again. They also need to pay heavy restitutions to the people they molested.
Catman says
Bryan Singer?
Bend3r says
His brother. I can’t remember his name.
saywhosaywhat says
I’m going to say Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.
Optional: I think every one of these people need to be brought up on criminal charges and tried to the fullest extent of the law. I feel like lawsuits aren’t going to make much of a difference because they’re all so stupid rich.
aaajim2 says
Bill Clinton’s Secret Service agents wouldn’t allow him to be arrested
moonset says
Bob Weinstein?
TwistedSweetness says
Bryan Singer?
DaniJo says
Dylan Howard
amagod121 says
Jeff Zucker’s in the news today for knowing about Lauer’s seedy past and publicly joking about it, so I’ll go with him.
I truly think anyone who was complicit should be fired AND charged with a crime. Aiding and abetting in an assault or something like that. As for the fellow in the blind, he needs to be locked up for at least 20 years! And stupid Lauer too!
aaaSeeK says
The problem is, they ALL know. Start picking at that thread, and there will be no one left to run Hollywood.
Come to think of it, that might not be so bad after all…
Asai84 says
I agree wholeheartedly! Everyone in Hollywood knows EVERYONE’S dirty little secret. If you choose to take down one, you might as well take them all down. They’re all complicit.
Blkgoddess says
Harvey’s ahole brother. All the executives that we’re complicit should all step down and turn themselves in to the law.
itstarapagain says
You got it.
robynsing says
Ari Emanuel, Kevin Huvane, Richard Lovett?
robynsing says
Sandy Gallin (he died several months ago)