Jan Ransom

New York Times

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New York prosecutors rested their case today in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial.

Harvey Weinstein trial: Dramatic testimony, prosecution rests

New York prosecutors rested their case today in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial.

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