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6th January 2020
03:12pm GMT

The 67-year-0ld producer's alleged sexual misconduct was first reported in 2017 after dozens women who had worked alongside him reported instances of assault and rape.
The allegations sparked the beginning of the #MeToo movement, an online campaign that led to thousands of women from around the world sharing their own experiences of assault, misconduct, and sexism in the workplace.
Among those accused of sexual assault and misconduct during this time were Kevin Spacey, Louis CK, Aziz Ansari, Ben Affleck, James Franco, and Michael Douglas.
At present, more than 80 women have made public allegations against Weinstein directly.
The Supreme Court in New York is set to make their jury selection today.
The trial is expected to last until March.Explore more on these topics: