I wonder what would happen to the film industry if everyone who knew about this and did nothing was charged and went to jail if found guilty. I wonder how many members the academy would have left if they expelled everyone who knew.
A number of people have already said things similar to what Bob Weinstein said: they knew he was a prolific adulterer, but didn't realize that he attempted to coerce women into having sex with him or that he'd assaulted them.
Some of those who must have known the truth include those at The Weinstein Co that helped him lure young women to his hotel room under the guise of a business meeting, then left them alone with him. And the lawyers who wrote up the hush-money agreements.
And of course the victims also knew. But they had obvious reasons to keep quiet. If you're Seth MacFarlane, and your friend tells you in confidence what Weinstein did to her, what would you do?
-k
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