The criminal case against Weinstein was fragile and based on risky bets. Despite overwhelming evidence of sexual misconduct, the conviction was undone due to insufficient concrete evidence and a controversial strategy.
Prosecutors faced challenges with limited victims for a criminal trial, many cases falling under civil violations or beyond statutes of limitations. The strategy of using additional 'Molineux witnesses' backfired in establishing a pattern of predation.
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