Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
Podcast: The DailyPublished On: Fri Apr 26 2024
Description: 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.Background reading: The verdict against Harvey Weinstein was overturned by the New York Court of Appeals.Here’s why the conviction was fragile from the start.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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