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The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore

Closing arguments begin in sexual misconduct trial of Harvey Weinstein

a man sits in court flanked by armed guards
Harvey Weinstein appears in court for his trial in New York on 27 May 2025. Photograph: Steven Hirsch/Reuters

The third sexual misconduct trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was rapidly heading toward a conclusion on Tuesday, as prosecutors and the defense began delivering closing arguments in Manhattan criminal court.

“If there is a doubt about their case, you gotta throw it out,” defense attorney Arthur Aidala said of three women who testified against Weinstein. “These are the people they want you to believe – they’re all women with broken dreams.”

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