AceShowbiz - Rosanna Arquette has strongly responded to Harvey Weinstein’s recent denials of sexual assault, following his latest interview from prison where he once again claimed innocence. The actress posted a detailed statement on Instagram, reaffirming that the assaults and rapes attributed to Weinstein did indeed occur.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter conducted at Rikers Island, where Weinstein is incarcerated, he insisted he never sexually assaulted anyone. He admitted to infidelity, saying, “I cheated on both my wives. That’s immoral,” but added, “But I did not assault [anyone]. That is the big lie of all of this. I won’t apologize for something I didn’t do. I will be proven innocent. That I promise you.”

Nearly 100 women have come forward accusing Weinstein of various forms of sexual misconduct. Among them, Arquette had previously revealed in a 2017 interview with The New Yorker that she was assaulted by Weinstein at a hotel in the early 1990s. She used her Instagram post to directly challenge his persistent claims of innocence.

In her statement, Arquette emphasized the well-documented nature of the allegations, writing, “Here are the facts: The assaults happened. The rapes happened.” She stressed that before Weinstein's convictions, multiple investigative journalists from established news organizations thoroughly verified the claims. These reports underwent rigorous legal and editorial reviews prior to publication.

She also highlighted the official law enforcement response, noting that authorities in both Manhattan and Los Angeles conducted comprehensive criminal investigations into the accusations. In court, facts and evidence were presented, and Weinstein was afforded full due process, represented by top legal counsel funded by his considerable resources.

Arquette pointed out that although Weinstein’s New York conviction was overturned on procedural grounds, the jury initially found him guilty. A subsequent retrial resulted in a conviction on one count of sexual assault. His California conviction remains intact, and he continues to serve time in prison.

She urged the public to keep the legal outcomes in mind, especially when a “highly skilled storyteller,” such as Weinstein, attempts to undermine the convictions. She also noted that Weinstein had the assistance of a publicist even while incarcerated, which she implied was part of a strategy to distort the truth.

Arquette further addressed the mogul’s insinuations that accusers profited from their allegations. She firmly denied any financial gain, stating, “I never profited, nor was I ever compensated in any way, via lawsuit or settlement, by Harvey Weinstein or Disney or any other party with respect to my assault.”

In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Weinstein also dismissed accusations that he blacklisted actresses. He claimed that women like Arquette, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie, who publicly spoke out against him, actually “wanted to be part of the club” and that they “destroyed” him.

Responding to Weinstein’s remarks, his representative Juda S. Engelmeyer, President and CEO of HeraldPR, issued a statement: “Ms. Arquette is entitled to her views, and we respect that she feels strongly about her experiences. Mr. Weinstein has consistently denied that he ever ‘blackballed’ anyone or had the ability to control people’s careers in Hollywood. The film industry is far too large and complex for any one individual to determine who works and who doesn’t. Casting and hiring decisions are made by studios, directors, producers, agents and audiences, and there are many examples of performers who publicly criticized Mr. Weinstein and nevertheless went on to have long and successful careers.”

The statement concluded by noting that Weinstein remains focused on the legal process and intends to pursue any available remedies through the courts.

In her Instagram post, Arquette also rejected the notion of a “club” of survivors, stating, “I have never exaggerated my assault. Ever. There was/is no ‘club’ to belong to as a Harvey Weinstein assault survivor. Being a survivor of assault or rape is not a club. I can’t believe that has to be said.”

This article was updated on March 13 at 12:35 p.m. ET to include the statement from Weinstein’s representative Juda S. Engelmeyer.