Weinstein’s name overlooked on MVH plaque

Hospital says it’s now removed the Hollywood producer’s name on a tribute to donors in the lobby.

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A plaque recognizing donors to the hospital's capital campaign in the lobby of the hospital appears to be missing a section. The hospital said Wednesday it removed Weinstein's name. — Lexi Pline

A permanent plaque recognizing Harvey Weinstein as a donor to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH) capital campaign in 2007 remained in a prominent spot in the hospital’s lobby until The Times raised questions about it this week.

Weinstein, a Hollywood director and producer, is at the center of one of the largest sex scandals of the #MeToo movement. He is accused of raping and sexually assaulting dozens of women over a 30-year span. Criminal investigations into Weinstein are ongoing, which has prompted studios and politicians to sever ties with him.

The Times was first alerted to the plaque by a commenter on its website. Over the weekend, a photo of the plaque emerged on Twitter, asking why Weinstein’s name had not been covered by a Band-Aid.

In a statement released Wednesday, Katrina Delgadillo, a hospital spokeswoman, said the plaque was overlooked when allegations were leveled against Weinstein.

Delgadillo wrote that the hospital did remove a plaque from an exam room in the emergency department that listed Weinstein’s contribution when news first broke of the charges against him. However, Delgadillo said, a separate permanent donor plaque containing Weinstein’s name that has been in the main lobby of the hospital since the dedication ceremony in 2010 was overlooked.

“This oversight is being addressed by the Development Committee through the immediate removal of Mr. Weinstein’s name on the 2010 Capital Campaign wall,” Delgadillo wrote.

Denise Schepici, CEO and president at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, declined to comment further, and referred to the statement issued by Delgadillo. 

On Wednesday, the capital campaign donor plaque in the front lobby of the hospital was missing an entire section. Delgadillo confirmed that plaque contained his name and other names that had donated in the $100,000 to $499,999 range. The entire multi-section installment contained about 2,000 different names of donors, according to Delgadillo. 

Last week, Weinstein was once again in the spotlight when comedian Kelly Bachman confronted him at a New York bar.

In an essay published by the New York Times Tuesday, Bachman wrote about the encounter. “I didn’t know what to say, but I wanted to say something, so I made a joke that questioned why the event organizers had invited him to the show,” Bachman wrote. “Some people booed, and one person told me to ‘shut up.’ I let the room know that I have been raped, and cursed at the monster I wasn’t making eye contact with. The next day my world blew up when a video I had posted went viral.”

Bachman’s encounter shows just how raw the allegations are against Weinstein, who is known for producing “The Lord of the Rings,” “Pulp Fiction,” and other Hollywood blockbusters.

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  1. well, Ok — if the hospital want’s to deny that someone made a donation to the hospital, I hope they give the money back. I am not defending the man, he is as deplorable as they get. But let me point out that he has not been proven guilty of anything in a court of law as of oct 30 2019.
    I think it is a fine thing to remove his name from the donor board and give his money back. Politicians do it all the time.

    • It would be hard to give it back, he all ready got the tax deduction. You could return future donations.

  2. How did Weinstein come to donate to the hospital? Is he a regular visitor and does he own Vineyard property?

    • He’s been on the Democrat limousine liberal ‘A-list’ here for parties for years. Ask any law enforcement person who has been hired for security at those parties or anyone working for a caterer. As far back as Hillary’s book signing when a she was a US senator at a harborfront home in Edg owned by a media mogul that was many years ago. They ALL knew about his predatory behavior but chose to ‘look the other way’.

      • not new– so Wieinstein has no republican friends ?
        I don’t think so–
        https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1301485-donald-trump
        But of course, ALL his republican friends knew about his predatory behavior but chose to ‘look the other way “also . Any problem with that ? Do you have a point here or do you just want to disparage Hillary ? She lost the election , by the way. It’s time to put “Hillary derangement syndrome” to rest.

          • not new — do we really need to go looking for pictures of people with this creep ? I am sure I can find as many republicans hanging out and smiling with him as you can democrats.
            You brought up the democrats with him. Sexual predation is not a partisan issue. Should i find pictures of wealthy and famous republicans hanging out with Bill Oriely ? We can trow mud at each other’s party all week… That is not the point– Blaming Hillary and “ALL the dems” for “looking the other way” is not only not true, but below the level of respect that you have earned on this forum with your many sensible and relevant comments.

    • Harvey’s first wife (1987-2004) was a woman from an old West Chop family. They had a house near the West Chop light, which she still owns. He was also a partner in The Hot Tin Roof in the late 90s when he and a group of millionaires bought it in a foreclosure sale for a pittance.

  3. He’s an alleged horrible person. I have no doubt he is considering his friends that frequent the island. Do we erase all history of people who have been accused of a crime or do we wait until convicted?

    • There are three decades of accusations, and in that time, he has paid off at least eight people, which neither he nor his lawyers denied when it came out. I’m fine with them removing the name of someone who has cause to constantly pay people off.

      • decades of accusations– paying people off sounds like some pretty nasty stuff.
        Much better if he and his lawyers had lied about all the allegations until investigators found solid evidence. — HMMMM now, who would be deplorable enough to do that ?

  4. Visit me on Twitter and you’ll see how I did it. I’m back in the game after 9 yrs. off. I’m well-armed with seasoned experience… as an old investigative cop. Thanks, Paul
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  5. Bad policy. Until Weinstein is convicted he is innocent. Don’t dare do anything until this likely conviction happens. Many innocent people have false charges filed so we need to protect all those not convicted

    • I’m sure you think the same thing about OJ. We don’t need a court to prove this guy is guilty as hell.

    • I agree. Giving the money back is a must. Removing the name and keeping the money is the most empty of empty gestures.

  7. OMG, Oak Bluffs is out of control, they want to “Remove” all plaques that in their opinions they find offensive for reasons most I do not understand or agree with them with!
    Just recently the OB Chief (Pres of the OB NAACP), along with the island’s NAACP with headquarters in OB, radical recent summer residents, some of our island’s wash-a-shore elected officials (County Commissioners) along with some wash-a-shore african american OB residents outright demanded and was successful removing two historic plaque from our island’s OB Civil War Statue.
    As some above comments state,this guy in question was not found guilty of anything and as some truly stated, “He’s been on the Democrat limousine liberal ‘A-list’ here for parties for years”.
    Our poor island is just going to hell and most of us can and do complain but have to only sit by and watch as we are totally outnumbered.

    • Hey Vineyard Jane/ Tisbury Native,this issue actually has nothing to do with the town. The hospital is not owned or run by the town.

    • They are separate cases. I would not make the removal of Weinstein’s name a priority, especially with other things that need doing at the hospital ASAP, but it doesn’t bother me that they’ve decided to go ahead with it. The plaques were more important, in my opinion, and put in the museum instead of remaining in a place of honor. Some complained at the time about erasing history. I don’t see how it was erased just because it was moved to what many felt was a more appropriate spot. And some of those in favor of moving them have owned property in OB for generations. Not really “washashores”, though I’m not surprised it always comes back to that rather than the substance of the issue. The constant contest about who has been here the longest is sad. If we are going to let that influence all our decisions, then turn control of the island back over to the Tribe.

    • But…but, if they don’t remove them they might make someone feel bad. dondon is right on with this one. If a person is so bad you can’t have his name associated with your institution (and it is extremely likely this guy is that bad), you gotta return the money.

    • I agree with you to the extent that we are too rapidly moving plaques, taking down monuments because of offenses to particular groups (although I don’t think Civil War soldiers deserve any recognition, especially if I were an African-American.). Better idea is to qualify the plaque with an explanation of what they did that was so offensive. Example, President Wilson did many good things but also was a destructive force to African American advancement, any plaques in his name should mention something to that. With that said, your obvious disdain for “wash-ashores” is evident and not really relevant to the discussion. Who cares where anyone is from? If people live on island or own on the island or just moved here yesterday they have a say. Pay taxes, you have a say. Sorry.

      • Sorry I obviously meant Confederate soldiers do not, in my opinion, deserve to be recognized for any acts in rebellion.

  8. Public trust. Innocent until proven guilty is a judicial concept for a court of law. Normal people not serving on a jury are not obliged to believe innocent until proven guilty. Actually we would be foolish to believe that since more than 90 percent of the time people who are charged are later found to be guilty. I believe Weinstein is guilty but I also believe that the hospital should return the money if they want to remove his name. Ironic that dondondon promotes the innocent until proven guilty mantra but doesnt apply that to Trump.

    • Andrew– as with Brett Cavanaugh, I have never said that he or trump are guilty. You have repeatedly claimed I have stated that both me are guilty. I also do not “hate America” Please quit with the spreading of false witness against me. Thanks.

      • dondondon, you have been on an incessant rant for three years about all the things Trump has done both criminal, civil and moral. You also fully supported Blasey Ford in the hearings. For you to tell us now that ”I have never said he is guilty” is disingenuous at best and gives opportunism a bad name.You want Trump impeached. Tell us what he is guilty of.

    • Andrew-dangerous policy convicting people before proven guilty. OK, if I said your a bank robber, does that mean we can come to your home and confiscate all your belongings as tainted? Though I believe Weinstein is most likely guilty, convicting or taking things away from those based on one sided reports is dangerous….it could happen to you or your family member. Haven’t you ever been falsely accused? If he is not convicted, leave it alone.

  10. MV Hospital, publicly return the money forthwith if you are so ashamed of this guy that has not proven guilty yet anyways. The hospital did remove a plaque from an exam room then the capital campaign donor plaque in the front lobby of the hospital was canned under the cover of darkness. That plaque had a bunch of people’s names on it along with his who had donated between $100,000 to $499,999.00. I would love to hear how those folks feel about removing their names along with Harvey Weinstein`s name.
    Now you got me wondering how many other shady donors who are on the island’s Democrat limousine liberal ‘A-list’ are on all those hospital plaques? Asking for me and my friends!
    Also what is this thing about Oak Bluffs rewriting, hiding and changing history I thought only Democrats did that when it came to our duly elected president.

  11. Vineyard Jane, again,this has nothing to do with the town of Oak Bluffs
    And as for “shady donors”, I would imagine there’s just as many from the right side as the left…

  12. The guy’s a creep, we all agree. He gave money to the hospital. No way I’d give it back. His creepiness shouldn’t transfer to the good work the hospital does. I wish he’d given more.

  13. My iPhone took the photo more than a year ago. So, when Harv hit the newsreels at the Halloween party I knew the timing was ripe. I’m a wiseguy old cop who knows how to get things done. It was then I posted to my Twitter account. ==>> @PCondlin AKA Brody the Chief II <=== Kinda catchy moniker wouldn't you say, eh? Today I convinced a Twitter account with 114K followers to follow me. The Edgartown PD oldtimers appreciated my source code writing skills. The IPTM PoliceTrak database. So, now you know the rest of the story and I ain't no Paul Harvey. Just your old chief Paul.
    Please read below:
    "The Times was first alerted to the plaque by a commenter on its website. Over the weekend, a photo of the plaque emerged on Twitter, asking why Weinstein’s name had not been covered by a Band-Aid"

  14. I used the same method I did as a cop. Warn them first and see if they set themselves up. The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital set themselves up…

    • No, the hospital did not set themselves up for anything, and despite your efforts, you do not make yourselve look good or clever in how you fight irrelevancy in your retirement. The hospital accepts donations without background checks. #GetOverIt. If you need the hospital they will be there for you. Try to remember that.

        • Allow me to reword — who takes a photo a year in advance with the hopes of someday getting to expose a hospital to the local paper for basically nothing? If that’s how your mind works, we should all be grateful you retired.

      • …thanks for the support. I thought my line back to you was clever. That’s it. That’s all. Have a good day…
        Paul

        • I’m sorry to have been so blunt, but it’s a little scary to see someone say he would apply this same kind of “set up” mentality to police work. Maybe you were just kidding. Text is flat and often causes miscommunication because of it. I assumed you were serious because I also assumed you really were the one who submitted the tip and/or photo to the paper. The hospital has had more than its fair share of problems over the years, but I think we should be hoping they do the right thing at all turns going forward, not waiting for them to (arguably) mess up. They have an important job to do, probably best not to distract from it…

    • Sorry to bruise your ego, but no one’s checking your twitter account for your latest update. The “set up” doesn’t even make sense. The donation was over ten years ago. As usual with the mv times, this is all just bad journalism.

    • Respectfully Mr Condlin. Your post would be much more understandable if they were not full of misplaced modifiers, run on sentences and dangling participles. All would benefit more if you were clearer and I mean that with no malicious intent.

      • andrew, Paul’s comments are not disturbing to me because of grammatical errors — I an a bit concerned about what he is talking about, his comments and links seem random, boastful and self absorbed, and he is heavily armed. I can’t make any sense of what he is talking about or why he is posting at this time about this story.

      • …too late for me. I’m punctually illiterate in that way of writing and expression. I do, however, appreciate your constructive advice. I’m like a Jethro Bodine and Forrest Gump rolled in one big lump.
        Thanks again Andrew and have a good night. Paul…

    • …hey, thanks for your concern about my sanity. Appreciate it. So, what’s up with you two? Move the pointer at your fingertips to the blue hyperlinks above. Then ‘click’ … So, again, it takes a little smarts ‘click’ to connect to my twitter account. I succeeded in setting up MVH. I provided a public service with my old gumshoe detective skills. I maneuvered around the Twitter platform to right a wrong. Thanks for supporting me. Paul

  16. Sorry, I lied.
    I attended Massatoilet Community College (Massasoit Community College) located in Brockton for about 3 weeks and dropped out. It was 1975 and I was afraid to speak in public. Panic. I got over it…and became a lousy public speaker.
    Paul

  17. I saw it on Wednesday morning and thought it surprising. Keep his money but do him no honor by taking his name off the plaque. Less money in the hands of a bad person, more money for worthy institutions.

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