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When news broke about Harvey Weinstein’s prison sentence, actress Mira Sorvino took to Twitter to celebrate. “23 years. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his crimes of rape and sexual assault,” she wrote. “I literally cried tears of amazement, gratitude that the justice system has worked on behalf of all of his victims today.” Sorvino is among the many women who accused Weinstein of sexual harassment.
Similarly, Rosanna Arquette tweeted, “Harvey Weinstein sentencing allows victims like me to believe the world has changed.” Rosanna’s sister Patricia Arquette shared support for her sister and others who came forward, writing, “Thank you @RoArquette @rosemcgowan @MiraSorvino and all the Whistleblowers in the Weinstein case who put their careers and reputations at risk to help clear the way to know the horrible acts Harvey has done. Thank you to all the brave victims.” Patricia also tagged Ronan Farrow, whose New Yorker piece was instrumental in elevating victims’ voices.
Rose McGowan, who’s been a pivotal figure in the fight against Weinstein, tweeted a few short but impactful thoughts. She wrote, “today we exhale,” along with a GIF of Winona Ryder’s Heathers character smoking a cigarette at the very end of the movie. McGowan said in another post, “Let us be free.”
Written by: Nicki
