Harvey Weinstein

[justice.]

Lord Marylebone said:

CoolHands said:

With all his money why didn’t he go to Mexico or something

I do wonder this every time someone wealthy turns up to court.

If it was looking like you were bang to rights, potential lengthy sentence, and you had $50-100 Million in the bank, why on earth wouldn’t you just disappear in a musical instrument case like the boss of Nissan?

You could have quite the life in some pleasantly warm non-extradition countries with that kind of cash.

Ego and entitlement. Two factors that may explain his behaviour towards women.

23 years of healthy living inside a federal prison for an unhealthy 67 year old man? Will he even make it to 90? This is before the State of California get hold of him.

[98elise]

justice. said:

Lord Marylebone said:

CoolHands said:

With all his money why didn’t he go to Mexico or something

I do wonder this every time someone wealthy turns up to court.

If it was looking like you were bang to rights, potential lengthy sentence, and you had $50-100 Million in the bank, why on earth wouldn’t you just disappear in a musical instrument case like the boss of Nissan?

You could have quite the life in some pleasantly warm non-extradition countries with that kind of cash.

Ego and entitlement. Two factors that may explain his behaviour towards women.

23 years of healthy living inside a federal prison for an unhealthy 67 year old man? Will he even make it to 90? This is before the State of California get hold of him.

I don't think he will make it to 68, let alone 90.

[jakesmith]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

Seems like a lot.

Maybe not to the victims, why not think about them? Imagine if you or maybe your child were unfortunate enough to be raped by a man who, it turns out. Has done it to hundreds of others. What sentence would you want?

[aaron_2000]

98elise said:

justice. said:

Lord Marylebone said:

CoolHands said:

With all his money why didn’t he go to Mexico or something

I do wonder this every time someone wealthy turns up to court.

If it was looking like you were bang to rights, potential lengthy sentence, and you had $50-100 Million in the bank, why on earth wouldn’t you just disappear in a musical instrument case like the boss of Nissan?

You could have quite the life in some pleasantly warm non-extradition countries with that kind of cash.

Ego and entitlement. Two factors that may explain his behaviour towards women.

23 years of healthy living inside a federal prison for an unhealthy 67 year old man? Will he even make it to 90? This is before the State of California get hold of him.

I don't think he will make it to 68, let alone 90.

I hope he makes it to 89. That way he serves 22 years and never gets out

[anonymous-user]

Watching american tv shows, he will end up with the Chomos, kiddy fiddlers etc..

Not the best and even being in a gang won't help. He will get a hard time but I imagine an appeal and out in a few years once blown over.

Edited by Thesprucegoose on Wednesday 11th March 23:03

[untakenname]

Wonder how the sentencing will compare with Alex Salmond?

[Stay in Bed Instead]

greygoose said:

Sex offenders everywhere must be pleased that Stay in Bed Instead will remain their friend and defend them at every turn.

Grow up.

[gregs656]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

Grow up.

What’s the game??

Things ‘Stay in Bed Instead’ doesn’t often think?

[Esceptico]

Documents released from court included:

“The documents also contain a note from Weinstein’s brother Bob, former co-chairman of the Weinstein Company. He wrote: “U deserve a lifetime achievement award for the sheer savagery and immorality and inhumanness, for the acts u have perpetrated. Oh I forgot. They were all consensual. Then what are u in rehab for? Sex addiction. Don’t think so. You wouldn’t have harassment, assault and rape charges u have now received, from 82 women for active consensual sex.”

But not doubt the sex offender apologists on here know Harvey better than his own brother...

[Stay in Bed Instead]

I don't do any other social media, but is it prevalent elsewhere that if you don't follow the consensus you are accused of being a perpetrator of the crime?

[wisbech]

justice. said:

Ego and entitlement. Two factors that may explain his behaviour towards women.

23 years of healthy living inside a federal prison for an unhealthy 67 year old man? Will he even make it to 90? This is before the State of California get hold of him.

He isn’t going to federal prison, his trial & crimes were all NY state offences.

That’s worse for him - state prisons tend to be less well funded and run than federal ones. And very overcrowded. Plus he can still be prosecuted by other states if they want to stick their oar in.

[bitchstewie]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

I don't do any other social media, but is it prevalent elsewhere that if you don't follow the consensus you are accused of being a perpetrator of the crime?

I'm struggling with what the consensus is supposed to be that you're not following.

The man is a convicted rapist.

[jakesmith]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

I don't do any other social media, but is it prevalent elsewhere that if you don't follow the consensus you are accused of being a perpetrator of the crime?

Maybe as an example, with climate change, where those who don’t follow the (scientific) consensus often chose not to as their lifestyle exacerbates the problem and they don’t want to change.

Where does your approach to rape sit with this then?

[Alpinestars]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

I don't do any other social media, but is it prevalent elsewhere that if you don't follow the consensus you are accused of being a perpetrator of the crime?

Which bit of consensus don’t you follow?

Why do you think it’s relevant to his sentencing that he wasn’t found guilty for all the offences he was accused of?

[easytiger123]

Lord Marylebone said:

Gecko1978 said:

Funny first thing I I thoguht was will the fat fk get bummed in the showers. My guess is he is rich and will be protected . Still best get those AB tatts soon as just to be safe

Something tells me the Aryan Brotherhood won’t be very welcoming to a Jewish person.

Or maybe they will?! Every day is a school day on PH.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Bingham

[Stay in Bed Instead]

bhstewie said:

I'm struggling with what the consensus is supposed to be that you're not following.

The man is a convicted rapist.

On this occasion that 23 years is appropriate.

Disagree with that and you are accused of supporting rapists. Is that really the quality of debate that is expected now?

Edited by Stay in Bed Instead on Thursday 12th March 08:03

[jakesmith]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

On this occasion that 23 years is appropriate.

Disagree with that and you are accused of supporting rapists. Is that really the quality of debate that is expected now?

Edited by Stay in Bed Instead on Thursday 12th March 08:03

How is it not supporting rapists to challenge the severity of their punishment? You wouldn’t be supporting them if you wanted a longer sentence would you.

[Stay in Bed Instead]

jakesmith said:

How is it not supporting rapists to challenge the severity of their punishment? You wouldn’t be supporting them if you wanted a longer sentence would you.

Oh you know, free will ...

[Murph7355]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

bhstewie said:

I'm struggling with what the consensus is supposed to be that you're not following.

The man is a convicted rapist.

On this occasion that 23 years is appropriate.

Disagree with that and you are accused of supporting rapists. Is that really the quality of debate that is expected now?

Edited by Stay in Bed Instead on Thursday 12th March 08:03

Would you have given him more?

Rape's a vile crime. Harsh sentences (if this can even be considered that) should be par for the course.

I'd have harsh sentences for any physical violence against another.

[bitchstewie]

Stay in Bed Instead said:

bhstewie said:

I'm struggling with what the consensus is supposed to be that you're not following.

The man is a convicted rapist.

On this occasion that 23 years is appropriate.

Disagree with that and you are accused of supporting rapists. Is that really the quality of debate that is expected now?

I wouldn't say it's supporting rapists but I do think he's a strange choice of person to go to bat for.

How long is appropriate taking into account that the US don't tend to mess around with sentences?

I tend to think of Weinstein's sentence a little like some that you hear of in the UK where you know that if they were tried for everything you'd need a courtroom running 24x7 so they take what they can.

Hopefully some consolation for all of the victims.