The trial of Harvey Weinstein is approaching its conclusion in Manhattan as both prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments. The defense, led by Arthur Aidala, emphasized the importance of reasonable doubt, questioning the credibility of the women testifying against Weinstein. This trial, a retrial after an earlier conviction was overturned, revisits allegations from three women between 2006 and 2013, underscoring the persistent issue of sexual misconduct in the film industry. Prosecutors aim to demonstrate how Weinstein exploited his industry power for sexual gain, while the defense insists on giving him the benefit of the doubt.
If there is a doubt about their case, you gotta throw it out, defense attorney Arthur Aidala said of three women who testified against Weinstein.
Manhattan's district attorney, Alvin Bragg, opted to retry Weinstein soon after his first conviction on third-degree rape and a criminal sexual charge was vacated.
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