In a MeToo moment, Hollywood figures face season of trials
, both Oscar winners. Spacey's defense rested Wednesday while lawyers for Haggis and his accuser gave opening statements in an adjacent courthouse. All of the men deny the allegations.wrapped up in New York last week with a guilty plea to a non-criminal harassment violation and no jail timeThe confluence is a coincidence, but a striking one, amid a cultural movement that has demanded visibility and accountability.
She didn't go public until after the allegations against Weinstein burst into view in 2017 and Haggis condemned him.Jurors will also hear from Chaudhry argued that Breest falsely claimed rape to angle for a payout. But the attorney also suggested another explanation for the allegations.
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