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    Weinstein Seeks Dismissal Of Sexual Assault Case In Possible #MeToo Setback

    When Harvey Weinstein was arrested, it was a landmark moment for the movement known as #MeToo. But the criminal case against the former movie mogul has not been the slam dunk many people expected.
    by Joel Rose Dec 17, 2018 5 minutes
    Harvey Weinstein and attorney Benjamin Brafman exit State Supreme Court on June 5 in New York City. Weinstein pleaded not guilty on two counts of rape and one count of a criminal sexual act.

    Harvey Weinstein's arrest in May marked a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. Weinstein was charged with sexually assaulting three women after dozens of women came forward to accuse the movie mogul of rape and sexual misconduct.

    But six months after his dramatic arrest, the criminal case against Weinstein hasn't turned out to be the slam dunk that many people expected.

    One of the assault charges against Weinstein has been dropped. And the rest of the case may be in jeopardy, too. Police and prosecutors are blaming each other for undermining the case. And his defense lawyers are using that finger-pointing to their advantage.

    Weinstein has always denied sexually assaulting anyone; he says the encounters were consensual. And this week, his lawyers will be in court trying

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