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As she explains to Andy Cohen on his SiriusXMRadio Andyshow, shes not a fair-weathered friend.
I dont want to throw everybody on the same manure pile.
Being a jerk is not the same as being a rapist.
It just isnt, she said, accordingtoPeople.Ive been friends with Bill for a long, long time.
Harvey Weinstein was a friend of mine for 30 years.
I called him and left a message …
I just want people to know I dont judge them.
I dont like what they do, but God knows their hearts and theres hope for them.
Im not saying that that kind of behavior is in any way acceptable.
But can we at least look at each individual case and see it for what it is?
And be merciful to people who are sorry for what theyve done?
Gifford previously spoke out about howshes ready to forgiveformerTodayanchor Matt Lauer, saying we need forgiveness and mercy.
