"Weinstein was the Ur-villain of the Me Too moment, the one everyone was supposed to agree on. The reporters who broke the stories about him shared a Pulitzer Prize; the women who put themselves on the line were named Time's Person of the Year."
"It's been a long six years. In 2024, Weinstein convinced New York's highest court that he'd been treated unfairly by prosecutors. He won a new trial, and a year later, when jurors couldn't reach a decision on a rape charge, a judge ordered a third trial, this one."
Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York began with minimal public interest, contrasting sharply with the fervor of his first trial in 2020. The courtroom was sparsely attended, highlighting a shift in public focus. Weinstein, once a symbol of the Me Too movement, has seen a change in perception as many have moved on from the scandal. Jessica Mann, a key witness, continues to confront her past, testifying against Weinstein despite the waning public attention surrounding his legal battles.
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