Woody Allen...

Hadley Freeman, writing in today’s Guardian, wonders why the name of Woody Allen has suddenly become so toxic that even actors from as-yet unreleased films are giving their fees to charity and disassociating themselves from the film-maker. Allen’s family arrangements are famously complex, but the accusations that he abused his then seven-year old adopted daughter, Dylan, date back to 1992, and he has never been charged with any criminal offense. Allen seems to be caught up in the allegations against Bill Cosby (currently awaiting re-trail for sexual assaults), Harvey Weinstein (in rehab since October), Kevin Spacey and many others. A discredited accusation, dating back 26 years, has resurfaced and I’d be surprised if Woody Allen ever makes another film.

Abusers should stand trial and face the consequences of their actions, but not be found ‘guilty’ meanwhile in the court of public opinion…

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