Oliver Stone clarifies his comments on Weinstein

Los Angeles, Oct 13 (PTI) In an about-turn, Oliver Stonehas changed his stance on movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who isfacing allegations of sexual ...

Los Angeles, Oct 13 (PTI) In an about-turn, Oliver Stonehas changed his stance on movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who isfacing allegations of sexual harassment by multiple women.

In his previous comments, Stone suggested he waswithholding his judgement on the disgraced Hollywood producer,reported Entertainment Weekly.

During a press conference at the Busan film festival,Stone was asked about Weinstein.

The director said he was reserving judgement and added,"It's not easy what he's going through, either."Stone later posted a message on Facebook, saying he hadbeen travelling so he was not aware of the extent of theallegations surrounding Weinstein.

"I've been travelling for the last couple of days andwasn't aware of all the women who came out to support theoriginal story in the New York Times.

After looking at what has been reported in manypublications over the last couple of days, IÂ’m appalled andcommend the courage of the women whoÂ’ve stepped forward toreport sexual abuse or rape," Stone wrote.

The director, who partnered with Weinstein Television inMay for production of "Guantanamo" said he would recusehimself from the series "as long as the Weinstein Company isinvolved". PTI BKBK.

This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.

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