Weinstein's Third Rape Trial Begins Jury Selection

Establishment-critical narrative

While Weinstein certainly deserves to be held accountable for his proven crimes, his prosecution also highlights how a complicated cultural reckoning was simplified into a single villain. As the #MeToo movement gained momentum, he became its defining symbol, representing the systemic abuses present in Hollywood. This raises concerns that the downfall of one man served as an easy substitute for addressing broader issues.