Asia Argentois taking a moment to “celebrate”Harvey Weinstein‘s recentguilty verdict.
On Monday, a New York City jury found the 67-year-old film producer guilty of criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree, according toThe New York Times. He was acquitted on three other charges.
In October 2017,Argento came forward with her story, alleging that Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 21.
Applauding the conviction on Instagram, Argento posted a smiling selfie along with fellow Weinstein accuser, model Samantha Panagrosso, dedicating the #MeToo victory to her late boyfriendAnthony Bourdain.
“Harvey Weinstein is now a convicted rapist,” she began thecaption. “Two survivors cry and and celebrate. Thank you God. Thank you to all the brave women. Thank you judge and jury in NYC — @samyliscious — this one goes out to you Anthony ❤️.”
According to Argento, in 1997, a producer that worked for Weinstein invited her to what she was told was a Miramax party at a hotel in France. When she arrived, however, there was no one allegedly there except for Weinstein — in a hotel room.
Argento claimed she was left alone with Weinstein, who at first praised her work before leaving the room and returning in a bathrobe. “He asks me to give a massage. I was, like, ‘Look man, I am no f—g fool,’” Argento said in aNew Yorkerstory. “But, looking back, I am a f—g fool. And I am still trying to come to grips with what happened.”
Argento said Weinstein forced her legs apart before performing oral sex on her while she asked him, repeatedly, to stop. Argento said she was “terrified” of him, adding: “It wouldn’t stop. It was a nightmare.”
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Other actresses who have spoken out about Weinstein includeRose McGowan,Annabella Sciorra,Gwyneth Paltrow,Angelina JolieandDaryl Hannah.
Ahead of the New York trial, 25 women — not including those whose accusations were presented in court — issued a statement saying the trial was “critical to show that predatorseverywherewill be held accountable,” according toThe Washington Post.
“Thanks to the courage of so many women who risked everything to come forward — this ugly facade came down and [Weinstein] finally faced a public and professional reckoning for his actions,” said the statement.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to online.rainn.org.
source: people.com
