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Does Harvey Weinstein’s Overturned Conviction Signal the End of Hollywood’s #MeToo Moment?

Between Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby's overturned convictions, the criminal courts seem to be signaling that the #MeToo movement went too far.

And in recent weeks, as new details emerged about domestic violence allegations leveled by Angelina Jolie against ex-husband and “She Said” executive producer Brad Pitt, there has been barely a news ripple — a prospect that would have been unheard of six years ago. Still, Early Sullivan’s Eric Anderson, who has worked both sides of the table as a former prosecutor on domestic violence cases and a current criminal defense attorney, believes that Weinstein’s overturned verdict may stand as a powerful symbol, but it doesn’t mean he will ultimately be absolved. Over a whirlwind six days, he has moved from his maximum security prison in Rome, N.Y., to Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital, where he is being treated for multiple healthcare needs related to his heart stent, high blood pressure, diabetes and a spinal issue.

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