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Actress Rose McGowan Reacts to Weinstein Arrest

26/05/2018 GMT

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Hollywood mogul charged with sex offences

Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been released on a $1 million bail bond after being charged with rape and sexual abuse, actress Rose McGowan, an alleged victim, reacts to his arrest. Ben Brafman, Weinstein’s lawyer, denies the charges and says he will enter a not guilty plea for his client. 

Also in the programme: Who will eventually replace Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas? And, the British citizens subjected to forced marriages. 

(Image: Harvey Weinstein arrives for arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on 25th May 2018 in New York City. Credit Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

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