She Said

Buchzusammenfassung

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey are Pulitzer-prize winning journalists best known for their in-depth reporting for the New York Times. Kantor has covered news and politics for major outlets and published the best-selling The Obamas (2012). Twohey’s investigative work has appeared in Reuters, the Chicago Tribune and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The investigation into Harvey Weinstein began in May 2017 when journalist Jodi Kantor contacted actress Rose McGowan, whose candid social media posts about sexism had drawn attention. McGowan’s account of being assaulted by a powerful Hollywood figure, though unnamed, led to speculation about Weinstein, a media mogul with significant influence in the entertainment industry and political ties. Despite evidence of Weinstein’s misconduct, victims were reluctant to speak due to fear and confidentiality agreements. Kantor and Megan Twohey pursued alternative leads, uncovering patterns of settlements silencing victims. Breakthroughs came through interviews with sources like Zelda Perkins, who confirmed Weinstein’s coercive legal tactics, and Ashley Judd, who shared her own harrowing experience. With assistance from actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow, the journalists built a compelling case, though many sources hesitated to go public. By October 2017, after meticulous fact-checking and tense interactions with Weinstein’s legal team, their article was published, exposing Weinstein’s abuses and sparking a cultural reckoning. The fallout extended beyond Weinstein, fueling the #MeToo movement and reshaping societal discussions on power and accountability.

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