The jury found Weinstein as guilty, trial revealed cracks in #metoo

The legal battle that has exposed the dark side of the Hollywood industry and drove the #Metoo movement continues with a new conviction. The jury on Manhattan is in a repeated trial Harvey Weinstein – a once mighty producer – found guilty of sexual assault on Miriam Haleya former production assistant. He was acquitted of accusations in the case of an actress Kaje Falconwhile jury about alleged rape Jessice Mann has not yet made an unanimous decision, reports Guardian.

The decision was made after almost a week of tense consultations, accompanied by yelling, disagreements between the jurors and even the fear of one of them for personal security. The president of the jury is a judge Curtis Farber He reported that he was feeling threatened after the second juror said, « See you outside. » The judge calmed down the situation and the consultations continued.

The trial, which lasted for three weeks, was a recurrence of the 2020 process, when Weinstein was originally sentenced to 23 years in prison in New York. Due to procedural irregularities, the judgment was annulled, but prosecutors insisted on the re -process – as a symbol of the fight for the right for victims of sexual violence.

The stories of three women

In the court hall, three women spoke again, giving moving, emotionally charged and often clear statements about the attacks they experienced. Prosecutors emphasized that Weinstein used their influence and power to attract women with promises of career opportunities and then abused them.

The defense insisted that the relationships were mutual agreement, and showed evidence that women with Weinstein remained in contact after alleged attacks, some even friendly. His lawyer Arthur Aidala He claimed that it was a « mutually beneficial relationship » and that both Mann and Falcons benefited from its influence in the industry.

Weinstein, who appears in a wheelchair due to leukemia at the trial, did not testify to his defense. He had previously been sentenced to 16 years in prison in California, which means that he will remain behind after this conviction.

The trial has re -revived questions about the legacy of the #MeToo movement, which has lost its former impetus in recent years as it has shifted public attention to other social movements. But the example proves that the fight against sexual violence is far from over.

Gisèle Haleywho was recognized in this case by the victim, said after the verdict that she wanted her story to not repeat herself with any other woman.

Weinstein remains behind – but the legal saga has not yet been completed. The jury will return to the rest of the indictment in the coming days, while the defense is already announcing a new appeal.