Woman writing novel on 'predatory older men' assigned as a juror in Harvey Weinstein case

A woman writer currently writing a vel based on predatory old men and ir relationship with younger women is set to serve as a part of 12 member jury in Harvey Weinstein case, international media reported. 67-year-old film distributor was accused of sexual assault in 2017 which sparked global #MeToo movement. 

Took two weeks to finalise

jury selection process took two weeks to finalise. process involved screening approximately 700 candidates before final team of seven men and five women were picked. According to media reports, Joan Illuzzi a veteran prosecutor will make opening statements and will present Prosection's case on January 22. 

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After decision was me public, Weinstein's attorneys argued that newly-appointed juror would make decisions based on her preconceived tions and biases before saying that she would t make a fair and impartial juror. Weinstein's attorneys claimed that her answers were inconsistent. In her juror questionnaire, juror h claimed that she enjoyed writing, t that she was writing a vel on a subject similar to case. However, challenge was denied immediately by Judge Burke. 

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charges against Harvey Weinstein

case against Weinstein began in October 2017 when two dailies reported that dozens of women h accused American film producer of at least 30 years of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse. Since n, more than eighty people in film industry have accused Weinstein of such crimes.

Weinstein denied "any n-consensual sex." He was dismissed from TWC, expelled from Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Acemy and or professional associations, and withdrew from public view.

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On 25 May 2018, in New York, Weinstein was arrested and released on parole on charges of rape and or offences. According to media reports, twithstanding an unprecedented number of women reporting Weinstein's allegations of sexual misconduct, Weinstein can only stand trial against three women for recent criminal charges against him.  

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