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The Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered The Unreported Story Society
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Harvey Weinstein is on trial in New York for the rape and sexual assault of two women in what has been called the trial of the century. Celebrity accusers including Gwyneth Paltrow and Rose McGowan have launched the #MeToo movement by claiming Weinstein has harassed or sexually assaulted dozens of women. Ronan Farrow has exposed many of the allegations against Weinstein but is there enough evidence to convict him? The Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered is a compelling daily podcast from journalists Phelim McAleer & Ann McElhinney that will reveal the truth behind this groundbreaking case.
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We're Back: Ken Auletta On "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence"
We missed you! And we are BACK with some recent Harvey Weinstein news. We sat down with Ken Auletta of the New York Post to discuss his new book "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence." Ken was one of the excellent journalists that we met during the trial. You'll love his insight into the Weinstein saga after the years he has spent covering Harvey. We hope you enjoy this special followup episode to the Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered.
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Ep. 22 | Harvey Weinstein's Sentencing: 23 Years In Prison
On Wednesday the Harvey Weinstein trial finally came to a close as Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Weinstein was convicted last month for sexually assaulting Mimi Haleyi and for raping Jessica Mann. Before today's sentencing, Weinstein was facing up to 29 years in prison. The defense sought a small sentence of only five years and argued that Weinstein would be unable to survive in prison no longer than five years. Additionally, the defense argued that Weinstein had already faced significant financial and personal losses due to the trial. Weinstein will likely serve his sentence in Rikers Island jail in New York.
Listen to this exciting (and final) episode of the Weinstein Trial Unfiltered as Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to prison.
If you enjoyed this podcast series, please check out our weekly podcast called "The Ann & Phelim Scoop." You can access the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/ap-scoop
On our weekly podcast we cover unreported stories, politics, culture, and current events. You'll also meet our cats Top Cat and Scaredy Cat who were unable to join us in New York for the Weinstein Trial. We hope you'll continue being an avid listener! Thank you for making the The Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered a success - Ann & Phelim
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Ep. 21 | The Verdict
Finally - a verdict in the case against Harvey Weinstein. But first there was discussion about a mysterious letter received by the court claiming serious jury misbehavior. Is it true? Was it a prank? Then the jury presented their verdict to the court - Weinstein was found guilty on two counts: criminal sexual assault and rape in the third degree. He was found not guilty of predatory sexual assault and rape in the first degree, the more serious charges. Weinstein was then taken away in handcuffs to prison. He will be sentenced on March 11.
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Ep. 20 | The Jury Deliberates
In this special episode of The Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered, we recap some of the recent developments as the jury decides on a verdict. The jury has said they are deadlocked on two of the charges. They have been deliberating for almost a week and the judge has sent them back to continue considering a verdict. They gave no indication what their verdict would be in the other three charges. We expect a verdict as soon as this afternoon. In this episode we clarify the complex charges against Weinstein. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution's case and what a possible verdict might look like.
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Ep. 19 | The Gag Order
It was supposed to be a quiet day in court but the day opened with a bang with the prosecution accusing the defense of witness tampering and the defense demanding a jury member be removed for bias and lying about their bias.
Then the jury began deliberating and started questioning the judge about his instructions. They also questioned the charges and combination of charges they are being asked to decide on. Has the judge helped tor added to their confusion? There were a lot of accusations flying and the judge put a media gag order on the defense. And then the jury left the room for the second time and we await the verdict.
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Ep. 18 | Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Discusses NYU's Decision To Cancel Her Distinguished Lecture
As there was no court on Monday - this special episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, an expert witness for the Harvey Weinstein defense team. Dr. Loftus was recently scheduled to give a Distinguished Lecture at NYU, but the event was abruptly cancelled upon the announcement that she would testify for the defense. This news came after NYU had purchased airline tickets. According to Loftus, the plans had been in place for a long time. Dr. Loftus has asked several times but as yet no reason has been given for the cancellation. Dr. Loftus believes it is because she was expert witness for the Weinstein team. She discusses her disappointment with NYU's action as well as the importance of having free and open discussions on college campuses around the country.
Is this another case of cancel culture? Harvard recently removed a professor from an internal post after students protested when he announced he was joining the Weinstein legal team.
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Customer Reviews
Love the analysis!
Phelem & Ann do such a fantastic job sharing this trial that gives us just enough details to educate us about what happened with the women & Weinstein. I so appreciate all the effort that they put into getting the transcripts, etc., and also the actors are fantastic as well! I just appreciate and I’m thankful for Phelem and Ann!
Less than enlightened 👎
The excellence of the voice-acted transcripts is completely tarnished by the last-century attitudes of the hosts who don’t seem to know anything about contemporary understandings of PTSD and other psychological mechanisms victims experience. They also don’t seem to understand that being menaced and screamed at are forms of assault.
In attempting neutrality, they galvanize the kinds of harmful tropes that perpetuate rape culture.
For the sake and safety of women everywhere, i hope they take a course in Women’s Studies.
Eh
I understand what they were going for. But it’s obvious how the male perspective kept them bias. I liked the idea they were going for with the voice actors. But reading up on trauma behaviors and rape victims would have been a good dues before throwing personal opinions out there on their behavior. For some reason you guys spoke as if you knew what the jury was thinking saying “they found it odd” when truly it is just you.