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‘The sky is blue again': Weinstein’s accusers express relief
4 years, 10 months ago

‘The sky is blue again': Weinstein’s accusers express relief

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Actress Mira Sorvino broke down in tears as she described her reaction to the guilty verdict against Harvey Weinstein: relief, that the fallen movie mogul would not go unpunished. “Harvey Weinstein has haunted many of our lives, even our nightmares, long after he initially did what he did to each one of us,” Sorvino said shortly after …

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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in sexual assault trial
4 years, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in sexual assault trial

LA Times  

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and a felony sex crime Monday, marking a climactic end to a high-profile case that in some ways serves as vindication of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein’s lead attorney, Donna Rotunno, said Weinstein was “shocked” and that he would appeal the decision. Cheronis said Mann was actually in a “loving relationship” with Weinstein rather …

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As Harvey Weinstein’s fate heads to jurors, who will they believe?
4 years, 10 months ago

As Harvey Weinstein’s fate heads to jurors, who will they believe?

LA Times  

One by one, the women shook, cried, stammered and struggled to recount the horrors they said Harvey Weinstein inflicted upon them. When a jury of seven men and five women convene next week to decide Weinstein’s fate, experts say they will have to determine which framing of the case they will follow: The tearful words the accusers delivered, the praise-heavy …

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Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a ‘tale,’ not a case
4 years, 10 months ago

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a ‘tale,’ not a case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer told jurors Thursday that prosecutors in the rape case against him were acting like moviemakers, conjuring up a world “where women had no free will.” “In the alternative universe that prosecutors have created for you, Harvey Weinstein is a monster,” lawyer Donna Rotunno said in her closing argument. Witnesses testified they were seeking a …

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At Weinstein trial, defense takes aim at accusers’ memories
4 years, 11 months ago

At Weinstein trial, defense takes aim at accusers’ memories

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With Harvey Weinstein’s fate hinging largely on what his accusers remember about alleged sexual assaults years ago, his lawyers Friday turned to an expert known for studying false, repressed and unreliable memories. “It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to know that memory fades over time,” cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Loftus told jurors at Weinstein’s New York City rape trial. …

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At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers
4 years, 11 months ago

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. That’s why prosecutors want it,” said Matthew Galluzzo, a defense lawyer and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor who’s not involved in Weinstein’s case. He told jurors in an opening statement that prosecutors’ strategy “is not going to work.” …

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At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers
4 years, 11 months ago

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. That’s why prosecutors want it,” said Matthew Galluzzo, a defense lawyer and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor who’s not involved in Weinstein’s case. The judge overseeing Weinstein’s case, James Burke, ruled before trial that Wulff, Dunning and the …

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Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck
4 years, 11 months ago

Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s trial is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers expected to testify before the end of the week. Elizabeth Entin, Haleyi’s former roommate, told jurors that the former “Project Runway”production assistant told her about the encounter a short time after it happened. On cross-examination by one of Weinstein’s lawyers, …

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Mimi Haleyi, first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, details alleged sexual assault in New York trial
4 years, 11 months ago

Mimi Haleyi, first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, details alleged sexual assault in New York trial

Firstpost  

New York: Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York to work for one of his shows, she found herself fighting in vain as the once-revered showbiz honcho pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted her, undeterred by her kicks and pleas of, “no, please don’t do this, I don’t want it.” Haleyi …

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Week 1 of Weinstein trial: Vile allegations, X-rated gifts
4 years, 11 months ago

Week 1 of Weinstein trial: Vile allegations, X-rated gifts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein trundled into court this week for the start of a New York City rape trial, facing the prospect of a conviction that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. Perez said Sciorra started crying and told her, “I think it was rape.” Weinstein’s lawyers have suggested Sciorra waited so long to …

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The Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra becomes first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers to testify at his trial
4 years, 11 months ago

The Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra becomes first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers to testify at his trial

Firstpost  

New York: Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, testifying that the former Hollywood studio boss overpowered and raped her and made other crude overtures that included sending her X-rated chocolates and showing up uninvited in his underwear with a bottle of baby oil in one hand and a video in the other. She said …

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Actress Annabella Sciorra confronts Weinstein from the witness stand
4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Annabella Sciorra confronts Weinstein from the witness stand

LA Times  

Annabella Sciorra was so new to the Hollywood scene in the early 1990s that she said she didn’t even know who Harvey Weinstein was when she first met the future Hollywood titan. “He got on top of me and he raped me.” Sciorra’s two hours of wrenching testimony marked the first time one of Weinstein’s accusers stared him down in …

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Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges in New York trial
5 years, 1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges in New York trial

ABC  

A New York judge has denied Harvey Weinstein's request to dismiss two predatory sexual assault charges brought against him, ahead of the former Hollywood producer's January trial. Key points: Mr Weinstein is facing five charges in New York, including rape The trial is scheduled to start in January 2020 Prosecutors plan to call actress Annabella Sciorra to testify The decision …

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