After the interview: 23 women accuse Weinstein of "gaslighting"

It was in the New York Post newspaper that Harvey Weinstein recently commented. He then claimed that he felt like a "forgotten man". “I have done more films directed by women and about women than any other filmmaker, and I mean 30 years ago. Not today when it's trendy, I did it first. I laid the foundations for it, ”he says according to the newspaper.

According to Harvey Weinstein, his "work for women in the film industry" has fallen into oblivion because of the extensive charges of rape against him.

The 23 women behind the statement say Weinstein is trying to "gaslight" society - again. Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse that involves presenting false information to make the victim doubt himself. The term is taken from the movie Gaslight from 1938 where a man slowly manipulates his wife into believing she is crazy.

"He says in a new interview that he does not want to be forgotten. He won't be. He will be remembered as a sexual predator and an incurable exploiter who took everything and did not deserve anything, ”the women write in their statement. They also write that they "refuse to let this predator write about his aftermath". A statement signed by actors including Rosanna Arquette, Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan, among others, reports The Guardian.

The lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein takes place on January 6 in New York. He is charged with rape and sexual abuse. Weinstein has denied the charges.