Harvey Weinstein departs New York Criminal Court after the second day of jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 19, 2020. How can this happen in America?”His sentencing hearing was set for March 11. At the start of the trial, defense lawyers accused the judge of bias, the prosecutors of withholding evidence, and the media of turning the trial into a circus.Weinstein still faces sexual assault charges in California, which were announced just hours after his New York trial began on Jan. 6. Dozens of women have also filed civil lawsuits against him.‘HELD ACCOUNTABLE’More than 80 women, including famous actresses, accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct stretching back decades. Weinstein’s lawyers zeroed in on friendly messages and ongoing contact between the women and Weinstein.During cross-examination, for example, the defense showed Haleyi a message she sent Weinstein signed “lots of love” after her attack.

Source: Egypt Today February 25, 2020 04:07 UTC