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Casey Affleck’s critics conflate allegations with guilt

By Emily Jashinsky
Published February 28, 2017 9:11pm ET
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Casey Affleck’s critics conflate allegations with guilt
A viral Huffington Post article published Monday lamented that Casey Affleck was able to win an Oscar despite allegations he sexually harassed two women in 2010. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss

A viral Huffington Post article published Monday lamented that Casey Affleck was able to win an Oscar despite allegations he sexually harassed two women in 2010. These sentiments were echoed by progressives on social media.

“Casey Affleck’s Oscar Win Confirms Harassment Allegations Aren’t Disqualifying,” was the title of the article.

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