"Epstein was closely monitoring the fallout of allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, who would later be convicted of rape; directors Woody Allen and Brett Ratner; talk show host Charlie Rose; comedian Louis C.K.; former 'Today Show' host Matt Lauer; and ex-CBS chairman Les Moonves."

#Epstein #MeToo #women #HarveyWeinstein #WoodyAllen #BrettRatner #CharlieRose #LouisCK #MattLauer #LesMoonves #LawrenceKrauss
/8

"Behind the scenes, Epstein used his resources and influence to advise other men accused of sexual misconduct, like [Lawrence] Krauss, and wondered how the reckoning could impact him."

#Epstein #MeToo #women #HarveyWeinstein #WoodyAllen #BrettRatner #CharlieRose #LouisCK #MattLauer #LesMoonves #LawrenceKrauss
/7

"Epstein and his allies derided the women who came forward while expressing concern about the movement’s impact. Epstein sent links to news articles and swapped messages about which powerful men 'went down,' were 'up to bat' and had been 'whacked.'”

#Epstein #MeToo #women #HarveyWeinstein #WoodyAllen #BrettRatner #CharlieRose #LouisCK #MattLauer #LesMoonves #LawrenceKrauss
/6

"In 2017, the #MeToo movement sparked a reckoning for men at the highest levels of the entertainment and media industries — some of whom had traveled in Epstein’s circles. The files provide a rare window into how Epstein reacted and strategized in real time to the political and cultural earthquake of #MeToo."

~ Grace Panetta

#Epstein #MeToo #women #HarveyWeinstein #WoodyAllen #BrettRatner #CharlieRose #LouisCK #MattLauer #LesMoonves #LawrenceKrauss
/5

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/epstein-tracked-metoo-fallout-and-advised-accused-men-behind-the-scenes