A lawyer for Harvey Weinstein has called actress Rose McGowan’s claims of rape against the former Hollywood producer “a bold lie”. Ben Brafman wrote in a statement that McGowan is trying to smear Weinstein to promote her new book Brave. #Truth #Valor #Justice WE ARE CITIZENS and we will fight #RoseArmy — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) January 31, 2018Scores of women have publicly accused Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault. “Watching the ‘performance’ by Rose McGowan as she looks to promote her new book however, has made it impossible to remain quiet,” the statement added. The statement released through crisis management firm Sitrick & Co included several photos of McGowan looking cordial with Weinstein at an industry event in 2005.

Source: Irish Examiner January 31, 2018 07:30 UTC