Harvey Weinstein’s downfall has sparked a new call for justice from Corey Feldman.
The actor, 46, who became famous for his roles in classic films like Stand By Me and The Goonies, took to Twitter on Thursday night to share a very lengthy message-spanning seven tweets-regarding his own experiences of abuse.
‘4 THE RECORD: I WILL NOT B GOING ON A TALK SHOW 2 DISCLOSE NAMES OF MY ABUSER OR ANY1 ELSES ABUSERS. SO PLEASE STOP ASKING ME 2 DO SO,’ posted the aspiring musician.
Relevant: Corey Feldman, 46, took to Twitter on Thursday night to share a very lengthy message regarding his own experiences of abuse
He then went on to explain that going public with his alleged abusers at this stage would be a fruitless endeavor, and may endanger his family.
The Hollywood vet then added that the latest round of allegations involving Weinstein’s alleged sexual assaults has motivated him to resurrect his campaign against the paedophile ring he says abused him as a young child.
‘THAT SAID I AM WORKING ON A PLAN THAT MAY B A WAY FORWARD 2 SHED SOME LITE ON THIS SITUATION! IF I CAN FIGURE OUT A WAY 2 GET ACTUAL JUSTICE,’ he revealed, before adding ‘NOBODY SHOULD LIV THEIR LIVES IN FEAR EXCEPT THOSE WHO COMMITTED THESE HEINOUS CRIMES IN THE 1ST PLACE! I HAV FAITH GOD WILL C THIS THRU!’
Good timing: Harvey Weinstein’s downfall has sparked a new call for justice from Corey Feldman
A lot to say: Feldman’s tweetstorm consisted of 7 separate tweets all in capital letters
Feldman has long maintained that he and fellow child star Corey Haim (pictured in 2007) were abused by numerous Hollywood executives as they were establishing themselves in the business
Feldman has long maintained that he and fellow child star Corey Haim were abused by numerous Hollywood executives as they were establishing themselves in the business.
And Feldman garnered even more support when a clip from a 2013 The View interview about the allegations recently went viral.
In the video Feldman details the abuse that he suffered at the hands of ‘some of the most richest, most powerful people in this business.’
Hollywood legend: Feldman became famous for his roles in classic films like Stand By Me and The Goonies (pictured)
Infamous: During an interview, his accusations prompted Barbara Walters to proclaim ‘you’re damaging an entire industry,’ as he tried to explain his position
His accusations prompted Barbara Walters to proclaim ‘you’re damaging an entire industry,’ as he tried to explain his position, which immediately resulted in backlash against the seasoned reporter.
Meanwhile, Corey has been helping out other worthy causes as well.
Back in May, Corey and his new wife Courtney Anne Feldman hosted a streaming benefit for the non-profit ACT (Autism Care and Treatment) Today in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Good deeds: Back in May, Corey and his new wife Courtney Anne Feldman hosted a streaming benefit for the non-profit ACT (Autism Care and Treatment) Today in Los Angeles on Wednesday