Harvey Weinstein is currently facing retrial for sexual assault charges, leveraging his significant influence in the film industry to prey on women. Prosecutors emphasized his manipulation of power through scripts and roles, presenting testimony from victims like Miriam Haley, Jessica Mann, and Kaja Sokola. The case highlights how Weinstein used his stature to exploit vulnerable individuals, reinforced by the chilling reports of sexual assault dating back years. Despite previous conviction, recent legal developments have brought the challenges of addressing such high-profile cases under scrutiny.
"The script was Harvey Weinstein's most powerful tool - the movie script, the production, the role. He used those dream opportunities as a weapon."
"Prosecutors allege that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her, illustrating the calculated and predatory nature of his actions."
"Haley and Mann took the stand at his first trial... in a proceeding that marked a watershed moment for the Me Too movement."
"Sokola first met Weinstein in 2002 when she was 16 and traveling alone to New York, highlighting the manipulative environment he created."
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