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The Harvey Weinstein Conviction

Justice,Sexual Harassment,Sexual Assault,Harvey Weinstein,Feminism,Women's Issues,Sexual Misconduct

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This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:

THE QUICK FACTS

  • In early October 2017, widespread sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein, who was a famous Hollywood producer at the time, helped to launch the viral #MeToo movement.
  • On Monday, in a landmark trial, the 67-year old Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women. He now faces up to 29 years in prison.
  • He was found not guilty on charges on two counts of predatory sexual assault. Each of these would have carried up to life in prison.
  • Weinstein's lawyers said that they will appeal the verdict.

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