In a jaw-dropping moment of justice that screams “TIME’S UP,” a New York jury just dropped a financial bombshell on film director James Toback, awarding a staggering $1.68 billion to 40 women who survived his decades-long sexual abuse nightmare. 🔥

From Predator to Payback

Toback, a once-celebrated Hollywood filmmaker nominated for an Oscar, isn’t just facing a financial reckoning – he’s facing a complete unraveling of his carefully constructed facade of power and manipulation. Between 1979 and 2014, this serial abuser allegedly lured young women with false promises of film roles, using psychological coercion and threats to sexually assault them.

Breaking the Silence

Thanks to New York’s Adult Survivors Act, these courageous women finally got their day in court. Lead plaintiff Mary Monahan’s powerful statement cuts right to the heart of the matter: “For decades, I carried this trauma in silence, and today, a jury believed me. Believed us”.

A Message Louder Than Money

The landmark $1.68 billion verdict isn’t just about financial compensation – it’s a seismic statement that sexual predators can no longer hide behind Hollywood’s glamorous curtain. With $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages, this verdict sends a crystal-clear message: abusers will be held accountable.

Toback, now 80 and repeatedly denying any wrongdoing, has been served the ultimate professional and personal cancellation. His attempts to argue constitutional rights ring hollow against the overwhelming testimony of 40 survivors.

This isn’t just a legal victory – it’s a watershed moment in the ongoing battle against systemic sexual abuse. The #MeToo movement continues to prove that silence is no longer an option, and justice has a price tag that can absolutely devastate serial predators.