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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

Harvey Weinstein (center) leaves a bail hearing last month in New York City. The former Hollywood megaproducer has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. He now faces five charges in New York City. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images hide caption

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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

It's the first criminal trial for Weinstein, whose alleged misconduct helped set off a movement. Now, the former producer faces five charges that may land him a long prison sentence in New York.

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Zane Lowe On The Power Of Spandau Ballet

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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

Harvey Weinstein (center) leaves a bail hearing last month in New York City. The former Hollywood megaproducer has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. He now faces five charges in New York City. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images hide caption

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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

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