America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 562 The tide has turned.

After the interviews with two key opinion leaders of the #MeToo movement were exposed and the Helen Show aired, anyone with a keen sense of smell could see the direction of public opinion. The Pitt and Ben Affleck incident seemed to be a preview of this, letting people know what to do next.

To everyone's surprise, Gwyneth Paltrow was the first to jump out.

After punching and kicking her two ex-boyfriends, Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck, she came out to lash out at Harvey Weinstein, recounting how he harassed her multiple times, forced her to go to hotels for massages, and how she cleverly escaped in fear.

From traditional newspapers to television, from the internet to emerging social media, Harvey Weinstein's news was everywhere.

Entertainment completely stood in opposition to Harvey.

"Hollywood's Number One Villain!"

"Sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein!"

"Harvey, the cancer of the industry."

Similar news stories are emerging one after another.

At Los Angeles International Airport, Rose McGowan exited the terminal, hailed a taxi, and headed straight to the police station.

The female lead of Planet Terror has been waiting for this day for far too long.

Harvey not only slept with her, but he also mocked her for not being pretty enough, for not being skilled enough, and for having body odor.

Unacceptable!

The streets in front of the Beverly Hills Police Department were extremely crowded, with hundreds of media reporters gathered there, and television broadcast vans from WarnerMedia, NBC, and CNN were parked nearby.

Rose McGowan stopped the taxi early, got out, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "I am a victim of Harvey Weinstein! ME TOO! I was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein!"

The reporter's camera reacted faster than their brains, turning around immediately.

Rose McGowan shouted the #MeToo slogan as she walked toward the police station entrance.

Although she's not even a second-tier star, she's not an unfamiliar face to entertainment reporters. Many people know who she is and have worked with Miramax and The Weinstein Company multiple times.

Surrounded by reporters, Rose McGowan walked into the police station and reported to the LAPD that she had been raped by Harvey.

Harvey's lawyer and deputies are processing his bail, trying to get him out of there to take charge.

Just as the paperwork was about to be completed, someone from the police station suddenly informed them: "We're sorry, there's a new development in the case, and Mr. Weinstein cannot be released on bail at this time."

"Why?" Lombardo asked.

The lawyer adopted a firm stance: "This is infringing upon my client's legal rights..."

"Please allow me to finish," the officer interrupted him. "Another victim has just come to the police station to file a report and provided solid evidence. Mr. Weinstein needs to stay and cooperate with our investigation."

Another one? The lawyer knew the situation was bad and said some harsh words, but there was nothing he could do.

Lombardo tried to contact the politicians they had funded in California again, but he couldn't get through on their personal phones, and when he called their offices, they said the people were out on vacation or something.

He used to think that the Weinstein brothers were surrounded by good people.

Now all the good people have disappeared.

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Beverly Hills, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Léa Seydoux did a final check of her personal belongings and confirmed that the storage disk containing the video and audio recordings was in her bag.

Martin was on the phone by the window when he hung up and said, "Today, two victims came to the police station to report crimes: Rose McGowan and Aisha Argento."

Léa Seydoux asked, "Italian model and actress Elsa Argento?"

Martin nodded: "Yes, they accused Harvey of being physically strong."

Léa Seydoux picked up her bag and said, "Now it's my turn."

Martin said, "The hotel car is waiting for you at the door. Don't worry, he won't be able to turn things around this time."

"Thank you!" Léa Seydoux came over and kissed Martin, saying sincerely, "You gave me a chance to wash away this humiliation."

Martin encouraged him, saying, "It was your courage that led you down this path."

"I'm going." Léa Seydoux left the room without hesitation, went downstairs, got into her car, and headed straight for the Beverly Police Department.

Martin returned to the Burbank Davis Studio.

Not long after, Louise entered Martin's office with good news: "Kelly just informed me that Senator Erica has given an interview specifically about the Harvey case. It's almost time, watch CNN."

Bruce grabbed the remote, turned on the TV, and switched to the CNN channel.

As soon as the clock struck midnight, CNN's news began, and Martin quickly spotted Erica on television.

This senator from Georgia, who started his career advocating for women's rights, focused on Harvey Weinstein at a rally.

"These past few days, I've been heartbroken watching the news updates in real time. Harvey Weinstein's behavior is unforgivable! His treatment of vulnerable and talented young women is unacceptable under any circumstances! Such despicable acts that insult women's dignity should be met with zero tolerance anywhere in the world and in any workplace."

Erica was visibly agitated, almost to the point of taking a huge gulp from her pink water bottle: "I urge the federal and California judicial systems to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

Hillary Clinton also spoke out, publicly condemning Harvey Weinstein's behavior.

Meanwhile, a press conference was held in front of San Francisco City Hall, attended by Mayor Gavin and his wife Jennifer Seabell.

In front of dozens of reporters, Jennifer recounted the rape she suffered at the hands of Harvey in 2005 and announced that she would report the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department, providing the evidence she had on hand and fully cooperating with the investigation.

She loudly proclaimed the #MeToo movement and called on other victims to come forward and speak out: "I know it's a terrible thing to bravely stand up against sexual abuse and oppression, but we must unite and make sure everyone remembers our voices. This is the power of women, and it is our power!"

Gavin embraced his wife tightly and said to the media cameras, "I unconditionally support my wife and stand with her through this difficult and painful time because I believe justice will prevail. I will do everything in my power to help her and all the victims, to reclaim the fairness and justice that is rightfully theirs!"

In the past, he was known as a playboy and a promiscuous cheater, but this time he fully supported his wife, showing a brave, upright, family-oriented and responsible image.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Gavin wasn't just talking; he had already mobilized his political and media resources.

This is no longer a simple case; it is developing into a social movement sweeping across the United States.

Gavin, Erica, and Hillary, these politically astute individuals, clearly understood how to gain political advantage from this.

They all joined in.

The wall has collapsed; there's no need to push it any further. All that's left is to throw the ruins off the cliff and smash them to dust.

The lawyers found it extremely difficult to get Harvey released on bail, as victims kept coming to the police station to file reports, and the LAPD needed Harvey's assistance in the investigation according to procedure.

Because the videos and audios Bob sent to Los Angeles matched those of some of the victims who filed reports, the police obtained arrest warrants as quickly as possible.

Hollywood, Los Angeles, and even the entire American entertainment industry were in complete chaos.

The reporters were overjoyed; while digging deeper into the Harvey case, they had also discovered a potential news angle that could capture public attention.

Go and interview Harvey's former close friends to get their opinions on the matter.

This is so interesting, it's sure to attract a lot of onlookers.

As a result, paparazzi and entertainment reporters have been lurking in front of the homes and workplaces of Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, and Meryl Streep, among others.

Meryl Streep, who had close ties with Nicholson, was the first to betray him. This performance artist, who had publicly proclaimed "Harvey, my God," not only publicly declared that she was cutting ties with Harvey, angrily denounced Harvey's shameless behavior, but also called for him to be severely punished!

Judi Dench, who had Harvey's name tattooed on her buttocks, had the tattoo removed as if nothing had happened. She stated that she was completely unaware of Harvey's misdeeds, would never work with him again, and fully supported #MeToo.

Members of the Foot Clan, such as Quentin, Rodriguez, and Matt Damon, broke away from the Foot Clan with almost no resistance.

However, these people all claimed they were unaware of what Harvey had done.

In contrast, Charlize Theron's words in the interview were much more sincere: "I'm not surprised at all by what Harvey did, because he harassed me, and this kind of thing has been going on in Hollywood for a long time."

She specifically mentioned, "I also reminded some actresses who worked with him to be careful when working with him. If he invites you to the Four Seasons Hotel, it's best not to go."

In just a few days, Hollywood stars took sides, all without exception standing against Harvey Weinstein.

The number of victims who have reported the incidents to the Los Angeles Police Department has exceeded 50!

Among them are actors with a certain degree of fame, such as Elsa Argento and Rose McGowan.

Erica and Hillary's statements and pushes, along with Gavin and Jennifer's press conference, politically sealed Harvey's fate.

However, none of that mattered; the most astonishing thing happened.

Following a board meeting, The Weinstein Company held a press conference where a spokesperson announced the board's resolutions.

In light of Harvey Weinstein's actions, the board of directors unanimously decided to remove Harvey from the board and remove him from all positions at The Weinstein Company.

Bob Weinstein has become the new chairman and CEO of The Weinstein Company!

When these messages were relayed through his lawyer to Harvey, who remained in custody due to the constant emergence of victims, the Hollywood mogul, who had dominated the scene for two decades, seemed to age thirty years in an instant.

"How could he do this! How could he do this!"

Bob's betrayal dealt Harvey a thousand times worse than Georgina's. Everyone was stunned: "Why did Bob do this? Why?"

No one could answer him; even the lawyers believed that Harvey's chances were over.

(End of this chapter)