Harvey Weinstein was one of Hollywood’s most powerful men. But on Monday a New York jury found him guilty of rape and sexual assault against two women who had hoped he could help build their careers. How was the disgraced producer able to operate above the law for decades, and what does the verdict mean for the #MeToo movement and his dozens of accusers? Weinstein was acquitted of three further charges and his lawyer said he plans to appeal
- Harvey Weinstein convicted of rape at New York trial
- Weinstein tried to silence and blame victims. At trial it no longer worked
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Source: Harvey Weinstein: how the Hollywood mogul’s undoing unfolded – video explainer
Category: Harvey Weinstein, Rape and sexual assault, #MeToo movement, US crime, US news
