Mar 11 Weinstein sentenced to 23 years for sexual assaults By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Weinstein, who has been accused of violating scores of women, was convicted last month of raping a woman in a New York City hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on another woman at his apartment in 2006. Continue reading
Mar 10 Weinstein lawyers seek mercy after his ‘historic’ fall By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press With prosecutors seeking a severe punishment for Harvey Weinstein in his landmark #MeToo case, his lawyers argued on Monday that he deserves mercy for his already “historic fall from grace” and serious health issues. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 7:51 Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance on Weinstein verdict and why his office didn’t prosecute in 2015 Cyrus Vance Jr. is the Manhattan district attorney who brought felony sex charges against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted on two counts Monday. But Weinstein was acquitted of the most serious charges, including predatory sexual assault. What does… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 7:53 Weinstein defense attorney Donna Rotunno says media influenced jury In a legal milestone for the MeToo movement, movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of two felony sex crimes -- but acquitted of the most serious ones. How should we interpret the jury’s verdict? Donna Rotunno, one of Weinstein’s… Continue watching
Feb 25 How Weinstein’s conviction could influence other sex crime prosecutions By Maryclaire Dale, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press If any case seemed to encapsulate the #MeToo reckoning with sexual misconduct, gender dynamics and power as a form of coercion, it was Weinstein's. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 5:17 In Weinstein trial, the most ‘complex’ testimony may have been the most credible When allegations of sexual misconduct against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein were revealed in 2017, they marked a milestone for what became the international MeToo movement. Weinstein was convicted Monday on two felony sex counts but acquitted of the most serious… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 5:40 What the Weinstein verdict means for the #MeToo movement The investigation and subsequent prosecution of entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein for sexual misconduct marked a watershed moment for an international conversation around sexual abuse and harassment. Now, what does Weinstein’s conviction on two felony sex charges mean for the broader… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency… Continue watching
Feb 21 Weinstein jury indicates it is split on some charges By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press In a note sent to the judge, jurors asked if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges. Continue reading
Feb 18 Jury begins deliberations in Harvey Weinstein trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A jury has started deliberations in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein. The jury is weighing the evidence Tuesday after often-emotional testimony from multiple women who accused him of sexual assault. Continue reading