Conventional prosecutorial wisdom suggests that complex cases may appear too blurry for juries to convict, leading prosecutors to bring in multiple witnesses to establish powerful patterns of behavior. The strength of the Harvey Weinstein case lay in the repeating narratives of multiple women sharing similar stories, creating a compelling echoing pattern that resonated with the jury and led to his conviction.
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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