Harvey Weinstein, once a powerful Hollywood producer, became a symbol of the #MeToo movement when multiple women came forward in 2017 to accuse him of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. The allegations, spanning decades, ignited a global reckoning on sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and beyond, resulting in his downfall, criminal convictions, and imprisonment. Weinstein's case highlighted the prevalence of sexual abuse in positions of power and sparked a broader conversation about the systemic issues enabling such behavior.
