Meryl Streep Rips Harvey Weinstein for Using Her Quotes in Court On Wednesday, Weinstein asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed against him by six women who claimed he sexually assaulted them. Part of the dismissal appeal included part of a statement Streep had made about Weinstein back in October. Meryl Streep, (HuffPost) When Streep found out that he used her quote, she was not thrilled. Meryl Streep, (Buzzfeed) Meryl Streep, (Buzzfeed) Meryl Streep, (Buzzfeed)