Behind the Bastards Part One: It Takes A Village of Bastards to Make a Weinstein
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May 29, 2018 
In this discussion, Anna Hossnieh, a producer and co-host of Ethnically Ambiguous, brings her insights on the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the disturbing culture of complicity surrounding it. They dissect how many people enabled Weinstein's predatory behavior, highlighting the moral ambiguities faced by those in the industry. Anna shares harrowing personal accounts of victims and explores the legal challenges women faced when seeking justice. This episode uncovers the toxic dynamics in entertainment and questions the broader implications of power and exploitation.
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Weinstein's Victims
- Harvey Weinstein's earliest recorded victim was Hope Exiter d'Amore in the 70s.
- His most recent reported assault was on Ambra Batilana in 2015.
Sivan's Allegation
- Journalist Lauren Sivan claims Weinstein trapped her in a restaurant and masturbated into a plant after she rejected him.
- This illustrates a pattern of disturbing behavior.
Amiri's Witness Account
- Restaurant manager Armin Amiri witnessed Weinstein masturbating into a pot after being rejected by a woman.
- Amiri later refused Weinstein's request to deny the incident.