Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein is an American former film producer whose sexual offenses and abuse of power in the entertainment industry became a catalyst for the Me Too movement.

The New York Times 2017 Harvey Weinstein investigation: A 2017 investigation by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey that documented decades of allegations and settlements involving Weinstein. Its publication brought extensive reporting on Weinstein’s conduct into public view.
Me Too movement: A movement against sexual violence and harassment that gained global prominence in 2017. The Weinstein revelations helped propel the movement into global prominence.
Abuse of power: The misuse of authority or influence to secure improper advantages or harm others. Weinstein’s industry influence shaped the conditions surrounding many allegations.
Jodi Kantor: An American journalist who co-reported the 2017 New York Times investigation into Harvey Weinstein. Her reporting documented allegations and confidential settlements involving Weinstein.
The New Yorker 2017 Harvey Weinstein investigation: A 2017 investigation by Ronan Farrow that reported allegations of sexual assault and included recordings and witness accounts. It added detailed allegations and corroborating evidence to the public record.
Time's Up: An initiative launched in 2018 to address workplace sexual harassment and support affected workers. It emerged amid the wider industry response to publicized abuse and harassment.
Non-disclosure agreement: A contract restricting the disclosure of specified information between parties. Confidentiality agreements helped keep some allegations and settlements private.
Megan Twohey: An American journalist who co-reported the 2017 New York Times investigation into Harvey Weinstein. Her investigation helped make the allegations against Weinstein widely known.
People v. Harvey Weinstein: The New York criminal prosecution of Weinstein that led to his 2020 conviction, overturned in 2024. The case tested specific allegations under New York criminal law.
Weinstein effect: A wave of public allegations against powerful men that followed the 2017 reporting on Weinstein. The term names the cascade of disclosures associated with this case.

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