The Harvey Weinstein case led to significant legislative changes in laws related to such cases, although the criminal case against him was eventually dismissed. This raises questions about reevaluating how the case fits into the #MeToo movement and whether criminal convictions are the best measure of his actions. The essence of the Weinstein story is his impact on careers and his unique talent in shaping them.
When the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sex crimes four years ago, it was celebrated as a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. Yesterday, New York’s highest court of appeals overturned that conviction.
Jodi Kantor, one of the reporters who broke the story of the abuse allegations against Mr. Weinstein in 2017, explains what this ruling means for him and for #MeToo.
Guest: Jodi Kantor, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.
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