John Oliver Slams Academy for Expelling Harvey Weinstein While Keeping Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski | THR News

John Oliver Slams Academy for Expelling Harvey Weinstein While Keeping Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski | THR News

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The transcript discusses the expulsion of Harvey Weinstein from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. John Oliver criticizes the Academy's decision as insufficient, highlighting the culture of excusing Weinstein's behavior. He references Angie Everhart's allegation and criticizes initial defenses by Oliver Stone and Donna Karan. Oliver also points out the hypocrisy of the Academy, which still includes controversial figures like Roman Polanski and Bill Cosby. The segment ends with a call to watch the full clip on The Hollywood Reporter.

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What was Donna Karan criticized for in relation to her comments about Weinstein?

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What was the overall sentiment of John Oliver regarding the Academy's decision to expel Weinstein?

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