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Across legal and societal conversations, the case of Harvey Weinstein remains emblematic of the tumult surrounding #MeToo. After his initial conviction was overturned due to prejudiced court proceedings, Weinstein faces a new trial, slated to run through April and May. The stakes aren’t just about Weinstein—public opinion on #MeToo and legal accountability hangs in the balance.
Despite his health deteriorating—diagnosed with leukemia and suffering severe physical ailments—some segments of the public support Weinstein, calling him a “victim” of a movement that has—according to them—lost its way. They argue that the #MeToo era was a “witch hunt,” and that Weinstein is being unjustly celebrated as a sacrificial lamb while many other predators remain unexposed.