Harvey Weinstein Accuser a Model Linked to Former Italian P.M. Silvio Berlusconi

Harvey Weinstein Accuser a Model Linked to Former Italian P.M. Silvio Berlusconi

by Kipp Jones31 Mar 2015New York, NY

http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/03/31/harvey-weinstein-accuser-a-model-linked-to-former-italian-p-m-silvio-berlusconi/

The young woman who has accused producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse has been identified as a 22-year-old model Ambra Battilana, who was previously linked to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi‘s infamous sex parties.

The 22-year-old model, a former Miss Italy contestant, alleges Weinstein, 63, touched her private area and breasts, around around 6 p.m. Friday, while they were at the Tribeca Film Center. Police questioned Weinstein on Saturday, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has yet to determine whether to file charges. Page Six identified Battilana late Monday and is now reporting the woman to be one of two models who witnessed one of Berlusconi’s infamous “bunga-bunga” orgies and offered testimony to Italian authorities. Battilana reportedly told an Italian court that she had seen young models performing “stripteases” during sex-themed parties at Berlusconi’s mansion.

A source close to The Weinstein Company told Page Six the allegations by Battilana were a “blackmail attempt” and insisted that the acclaimed producer “did nothing wrong.”

The woman told members of the NYPD she met with Weinstein at the red-carpet opening of his Radio City New York “Spring Spectacular” event last Thursday. They then communicated through email and set up an audition at Weinstein’s office on the third floor of the Tribeca Film Center at around 6 p.m. Friday to discuss “business.”

A source told the site Weinstein “asked if [her breasts] were real,” before allegedly grabbing them.

Battilana responded with “No” and left the office. She later went to the 1st Precinct police station to file a complaint.

Page Six reports one law enforcement source described the case as “BS,” and “It’s not going anywhere,” the source said.

A spokesman for Weinstein said, “We are cooperating fully with the authorities and are confident that we will be fully vindicated. We will have no further comment.”

Harvey Weinstein has been married to Georgina Chapman, an English fashion designer and co-founder of fashion label Marchesa, since 2007.

He and brother Bob Weinstein founded Miramax in 1979, but left the company to start The Weinstein Company in 2005.

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Mario Draghi is the governor for the Bank of Italy, a member of the Group of Thirty, and was an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank).

Note: Lawrence H. Summers is a member of the Group of Thirty, a distinguished senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, was a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank), and a 2008 Bilderberg conference participant (think tank).

Tom Daschle is the chairman for the Center for American Progress, a commissioner for the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, and a 2008 Bilderberg conference participant (think tank).

John R. Phillips was the chairman for the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, and is a U.S. ambassador for Italy.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Center for American Progress, the Brookings Institution (think tank), the Harlem Children's Zone, and the Robin Hood Foundation.

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society, a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone, and a supporter for the Center for American Progress, and is the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations.

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Center for American Progress, and Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation.

Michael R. Bloomberg was a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone, a donor for the Robin Hood Foundation, is the founder of Bloomberg LP, the founder of the Bloomberg Family Foundation, and Emma Bloomberg’s father.

Norman Pearlstine was the chief content officer for Bloomberg LP, and is a director at the Tribeca Film Institute.

Bloomberg Family Foundation was a funder for the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation.

Todd R. Wagner was a funder for the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, and is a director at the Tribeca Film Institute.

Ronald O. Perelman was a funder, 2013 fundraiser chair for the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, and is a director at the Tribeca Film Institute.

Jonathan M. Tisch was a funder for the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, a director at the Tribeca Film Institute, and is an investor in Tribeca Enterprises.

Craig M. Hatkoff was a funder for the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, is co-founder & director at the Tribeca Film Institute, a co-founder for Tribeca Enterprises, a co-founder for the Tribeca Film Festival, and married to Jane L. Rosenthal.

Jane L. Rosenthal is married to Craig M. Hatkoff, a co-founder & co-chairman for the Tribeca Film Institute, a co-founder for Tribeca Enterprises, and a co-founder & producer for the Tribeca Film Festival.

Emma Bloomberg is Michael R. Bloomberg’s daughter, a director at the Bloomberg Family Foundation, and was a senior planning officer for the Robin Hood Foundation.

Harvey Weinstein is a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, a co-founder & co-chairman for the Weinstein Company, and an investor in the Tribeca Grill.

Robert Weinstein is a co-founder & co-chairman for the Weinstein Company, and an investor in the Tribeca Grill.

Robert De Niro is a co-owner for the Tribeca Grill, a co-founder & co-chairman for the Tribeca Film Institute, a co-founder for Tribeca Enterprises, and a co-founder for the Tribeca Film Festival.

Norman Pearlstine is a director at the Tribeca Film Institute, and was the chief content officer for Bloomberg LP.  

Michael R. Bloomberg is the founder of Bloomberg LP, the founder of the Bloomberg Family Foundation, Emma Bloomberg’s father, was a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone, and a donor for the Robin Hood Foundation.

Harvey Weinstein is a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, a co-founder & co-chairman for the Weinstein Company, and an investor in the Tribeca Grill.