Originally posted by:Ging
"Possible JP was tired that night and/or knew she wasn't happy ( she did leave but was coerced back with White's hiring) and was trying to keep the peace. Or for all we know he knew CA was interested in Gorka and wanted to give him privacy that night in N.Y. I don't recall that either said JP was always respectful."
Really? So Joaquin offered her his bedroom so Casey could sneak in to sexually assault Gorka while she was sleeping?
According to Gorka's suit, it's implied that since she was the only female crew member present that evening Joaquin offered her his bedroom for the night to sleep.
Originally posted by:Ging
"Why would they invade their space in Costa Rica with 2 women they brought back? Why would they do any of it? Contempt? Resentment? for noncompliant, attractive subordinates? The room in CR was meant to be for the only 2 female crew members. Casey room was left vacant, they could have used that one."
Contempt, resentment? Yes, by Casey Affleck. Gorka and White spurned his advances and this was payback. In both lawsuits, Affleck is blamed for orchestrating the Costa Rica bedroom invasion of privacy incident.
From Gorka's papers:
"Although Affleck had his own room, he chose to invade Planitiff's privacy and violate her personal space. This was part of Affleck's campaign of abuse and harassment."
Originally posted by:Ging
"Possibly the plaintiffs didn't prosecute JP because going after a big star could mean worse career-repercussions. And CA was the director."
Using that logic, why wasn't Langdon listed as a defendant? He certainly isn't a big star. He exposed himself to Gorka which I would think is at least a criminal offense.
Affleck on the other hand was not as big of a celebrity as Joaquin, but he was still well known enough (Oscar nominated) and had the support of his famous brother and good friend Matt Damon. I'm not a lawyer, but if Phoenix had been sued for invasion of privacy I think intention of malice and motive would've had to be proven.
Originally posted by:Ging
"I can't speak for his family or what they profess to believe but it sure doesn't sound like these guys were too peaceful or loving toward Ms. Gorka or Ms. White. Even less when they rebuffed their advances."
Just to make it clear, I'm assuming this "rebuffed their advances" is referring to Affleck and Langdon. Only because "his family" seems to about Joaquin's family.
Originally Posted by: RRamone"I'm in no way insinuating that it was a healthy work environment, but I have issues with the validity of some of their accounts."
I wish that this case would've gone to trial instead of the settlement. Plaintiffs and Defendant have their say.
Although I'm more inclined to believe the Plaintiffs accounts, and Affleck admitted in an interview two years ago that the atmosphere on the set was unprofessional.
That being said, I'm glad CA and JP don't talk to each other anymore.
(My apologies if this post looks confusing to read. Still learning the ropes.)
Edited by user Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:05:08 PM(UTC)
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