A leading Irish Director says Harvey Weinstein is the first of many abusers who will now be exposed.
In a series of tweets Lenny Abrahamson says right now in Ireland powerful abusers are relying on the silence of colleagues.
His intervention comes as police investigations are launched into Harvey Weinstein on both sides of the Atlantic.
Weinstein and monsters like him are only possible if people in a position to challenge abuse choose to look the other way.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
All of us have a duty to expose the harassers and resist the culture of accommodation that grows around powerful men.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
The closer we are to power ourselves, like the senior executives in Weinstein’s company, the greater our responsibility.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
What’s for sure is that Weinstein will be the first of many who will now be exposed. I hope they are quaking in their boots.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
Right now, here in Ireland, there will be powerful abusers relying on the silence of colleagues. Let’s hope their time is up.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
True. https://t.co/A4Hamv86kO
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) October 11, 2017
Kate Beckinsale is the latest woman to speak out against him saying she was just 17 when he invited her to his hotel room.
The British actress claims the film producer responded with anger, profanity and threats when she said no to him over several years.
Police in the UK have confirmed they're investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Weinstein - while in New York, a 2004 allegation is being re-investigated.
Emma Thompson addressed the issue on BBC Newsnight:
Meanwhile the boss of Amazon Studios has been suspended after claims he 'ignored' allegations Harvey Weinstein raped actress Rose McGowan.
Roy Price is also facing a separate harassment claim himself, while Weinstein has denied non-consensual sex.
Former Metropolitan Detective Inspector Hamish Brown says police here will be sharing information.
