During Harvey Weinstein's retrial, prosecutors presented new allegations from Kaja Sokola, a former model, who claims he sexually assaulted her in 2006 and previously in 2002 when she was a minor. The case highlights Weinstein's alleged manipulation of aspiring actresses by leveraging Hollywood opportunities for personal gain. Notably, these allegations were introduced following the overturning of his prior conviction. The prosecution contends that he used his powerful status in the film industry to exploit these women and that the acts were coercive, contrary to Weinstein's claims of consensual interactions.
Assistant District Attorney Shannon Lucey described Kaja Sokola's allegations, detailing how Weinstein allegedly pinned her down and performed oral sex on her in 2006, presenting them as significant cases that are emblematic of his predatory behavior.
Lucey asserted the severity of Weinstein's actions, indicating that he used his influence in Hollywood to lure women into a false sense of safety, which he then exploited for his own gratification.
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