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.
"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."
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