Actu people Harvey Weinstein: ses avocats tentent à nouveau d'éloigner son procès de New York

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17.1.2020 - 09:36

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Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser.

Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17).

In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60âÄôs and 70âÄôs, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned itâÄôs not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone.

"I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way IâÄôve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though IâÄôm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go."

He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'IâÄôm not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know IâÄôve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isnâÄôt an overnight process. IâÄôve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them."

The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons."

The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false".

Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model.

Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may have been one of the accusers Weinstein
****File Photos** Movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company following the publication of a New York Times article depicting the film producer as a sexual harasser. Weinstein issued an apology for his past behaviour after the allegations of decades of inappropriate sexual advances broke on Thursday (05Oct17). In a statement to the Times, he wrote: "I came of age in the 60âÄôs and 70âÄôs, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned itâÄôs not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone. "I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way IâÄôve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though IâÄôm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go." He added: "Jay Z wrote in 4:44 'IâÄôm not the man I thought I was and I better be that man for my children'. The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community but I know IâÄôve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isnâÄôt an overnight process. IâÄôve been trying to do this for 10 years and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt and I plan to do right by all of them." The producer also revealed he has hired therapists to deal with his issues, adding, "My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons." The journalists behind the Times report alleged Weinstein had quietly settled with at least eight women, who made allegations of sexual misconduct. His lawyer Lisa Bloom has denied many of the accusations in the article, calling them "patently false". Among the accusers he allegedly settled with are an unnamed actress and an unidentified Italian model. Sources tell the Times that actress Rose McGowan may have been one of the accusers Weinstein
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Les avocats d'Harvey Weinstein ont lancé une autre motion pour interrompre la sélection du jury et déplacer le procès pour viol et harcèlement du producteur hors de New York. Ils estiment que le crique médiatique entourant l'affaire pourrait nuire à l'objectivité des jurés.

Harvey Weinstein et ses avocats ont à nouveau demandé à ce que le procès du producteur n'ait pas lieu dans la ville de New York.

Les plaidoiries d'ouverture du procès devraient avoir lieu la semaine prochaine, mais la sélection du jury a été lente car les procureurs et les avocats de la défense ont du mal à se mettre d'accord sur les jurés potentiels, nombre d'entre eux ayant été refusés pour avoir déjà fait leur choix au sujet de l'affaire.

Les avocats du producteur déchu de 67 ans ont déposé une requête de dernière minute pour suspendre la sélection du jury mercredi, et demandent à déplacer l'affaire pour garantir un procès équitable, citant l'intense médiatisation du procès et la présence constante de manifestants devant le palais de justice.

« Le déluge de publicité défavorable à M. Weinstein a pris d'assaut les jurés potentiels, ce qui a entraîné une pression fâcheuse sur les jurés pour condamner un homme diabolisé et préjugé coupable », a écrit l'avocat d'Harvey Weinstein, Arthur Aidala, dans la pétition.

L'ancien patron de Miramax est accusé de viol et d'agression sexuelle sur deux femmes, les faits présumés remontant en 2006 et 2013. Il a plaidé non coupable.

Arthur Aidala avait déjà déposé une demande similaire qui s'était révélée infructueuse en octobre, tandis que la semaine dernière, il a suggéré que le procès soit reporté afin de laisser s'écouler une « période pour retrouver le calme » à la suite de nouvelles accusations d'agression sexuelle déposées contre son client à Los Angeles. Cette demande a également été rejetée.

Jeudi après-midi, seulement cinq jurés, trois hommes et deux femmes, avaient été choisis pour siéger au procès sur les 145 invités à revenir pour un nouvel interrogatoire.

Le mannequin Gigi Hadid était parmi ceux retenus jeudi matin.

Un panel de 12 jurés et six suppléants est requis pour le début du procès, qui sera supervisé par le juge James Burke et devrait débuter mercredi prochain et se poursuivre jusqu'à début mars.

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