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May 2nd, 2024

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Eric Anderson Featured in Variety Article Examining Weinstein’s Overturned Conviction and the Future of Hollywood’s #MeToo Movement

Eric Anderson recently spoke to Variety about Harvey Weinstein’s overturned rape conviction in New York. Drawing upon his own experience as a former prosecutor in domestic violence cases and as a current criminal defense attorney, Eric explains that although the reversal is sending shockwaves through the #MeToo movement and its victims, it does not mean Weinstein will be acquitted or signal an end to the movement as many are fearing.

“Although a lot of people are panicking and saying that this proves that victims can’t be heard, that’s poppycock because the prosecution is still in a very strong position when it comes to a retrial of Harvey Weinstein,” Eric tells Variety. “[Haley] is still as credible as ever.”

Read the full article in Variety:

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