New York court annuls Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction after “egregious errors”

What is Harvey Weinstein like?

Harvey Weinstein is a former American film producer who co-founded the production company Miramax Films and later The Weinstein Company. He was an influential figure in Hollywood, especially in the 1990s and 2000s, and was involved in producing many award-winning films, including “Shakespeare in Love,” “Pulp Fiction,” and “The King’s Speech.”

In 2017, several allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against Weinstein came to light, sparking a global movement known as #MeToo, in which victims of sexual abuse and harassment shared their stories. Weinstein was accused of abusing his power and position in the film industry to sexually harass and abuse women.