The conviction of Harvey Weinstein has provided a boost for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., whose three terms have been marred by criticism that he failed to prosecute sex crimes and deferred to the rich and powerful
The conviction of Harvey Weinstein provided a boost for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., whose three terms have been marred by criticism that he has failed to prosecute sex crimes and treated the rich and powerful with deference.
Mr. Weinstein’s prosecution showed Mr. Vance was willing to take on a high-profile defendant, potentially reviving his political career as he contemplates re-election next year. A guilty verdict on two felony sex crimes carrying a possibly lengthy prison sentence for the once-famed Hollywood...
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