Prosecutors and defense lawyers delivered opening statements in the high-profile rape trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein. The accusations against Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful men, helped launch the MeToo movement
NEW YORK - Prosecutors on Monday portrayed former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as a serial predator who used his power to manipulate and sexually assault young women, while the defense argued that his accusers engaged in consensual sex that they later reframed as attacks.
Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting two women, Mimi Haleyi and Jessica Mann. He faces up to life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault. Sciorra is expected to testify on Thursday, according to Weinstein’s spokesman, Juda Engelmayer. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office declined to comment.
Weinstein’s lawyer, Damon Cheronis, said the evidence would show that consensual interactions were being relabeled as attacks. The lawyer said Mann repeatedly sought out Weinstein’s company and told the producer she loved him and even wanted him to meet her mother. Since 2017, more than 80 women, including many famous actresses, have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct.
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