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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Weinstein brick silence from Harvey Weinstein has shared insights from his life behind bars in a recent interview, providing a glimpse into his experience during his 16-year sentence.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: Conducted by Mayor Roation and published by the Hollywood Reporter, this marks Weinstein's first major interview while incarcerated at Rikers Island.
- 0:35[SPEAKER_00]: Weinstein, labeled a convicted sex offender, revealed he has little human interaction, primarily speaking with guards and nurses.
- 0:42[SPEAKER_00]: There's no socializing in my wing, he noted, stating he avoids interaction with other inmates who have access to the yard due to feeling constantly threatened there.
- 0:50[SPEAKER_00]: The former media mogul recounted a physical altercation in prison, stating he was punched hard in the face by another inmate, describing the incident as injuring and part of the harsh prison life where you can't be a rat by naming attackers.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: Weinstein spoke candidly about his children, asserting they know everything about the allegations against him, but he insists he has told them he never sexually assaulted anyone and they believe him.
- 1:12[SPEAKER_00]: He has daily contact with three of his five children, while the other two reportedly refrain from responding after the allegations surfaced.
- 1:19[SPEAKER_00]: Regarding his mortality in prison, Weinstein expressed fear about dying there.
- 1:24[SPEAKER_00]: Whatever they think I did bad in my life.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_00]: I don't want to die in here, he confessed.
- 1:29[SPEAKER_00]: Also indicating he's battling bone marrow cancer, but insists he has never contemplated suicide.
- 1:34[SPEAKER_00]: He dismissed any personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating they weren't friends, despite being mentioned in an FBI intake form related to Epstein.
- 1:42[SPEAKER_00]: Weinstein also suggested that financial motives drive some accusations against him, noting substantial payouts to alleged victims and implying a bad-wagon effect in claims against him.
- 1:51[SPEAKER_00]: Regarding his celebrity accusers like Gwyneth Paltrow, he expressed disappointment, emphasizing a past friendship and claiming no wrongdoing on his part.
- 2:00[SPEAKER_00]: While reflecting on his brother Bob Weinstein's departure from the Weinstein company amid the scandal, he denied Bob's allegations of destroying the company, asserting he played a crucial role in its successes.
- 2:10[SPEAKER_00]: Weinstein also extended a general apology to his accusers, acknowledging he misled them, while maintaining his stance of innocence against assault allegations.
- 2:19[SPEAKER_01]: He revealed past struggles with relating to women but claimed the dynamics change later in his life.