Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein's defense urged jurors Tuesday to acquit him and put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times, while prosecutors pressed to vied to restore a onetime conviction that got unwound.

Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction

TL;DR

  • Harvey Weinstein's defense urged jurors to acquit him.
  • The defense wants to put an end to the #MeToo-era rape case.
  • This is the third trial for the case.
  • Prosecutors are seeking to restore a conviction that was unwound.