Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, sparking outrage in Hollywood

theguardian.com

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned, shocking Hollywood. He was sentenced to 23 years in 2020, now facing imprisonment for a separate rape conviction in Los Angeles. Celebrities like Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan express disappointment, emphasizing the impact on survivors. The #MeToo movement founder, Tarana Burke, sees this as a call to action. Over 80 women accused Weinstein, sparking the movement in 2017.


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