Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterHarvey Weinstein’s attorney argued Tuesday that his Los Angeles case should be thrown out because the prosecution improperly relied on an expert on “rape trauma syndrome” during grand jury proceedings.Defense attorney Mark Werksman argued that psychologist Mindy Mechanic should not have been allowed to testify to rebut “rape myths” that had not been raised by the defense.But Judge Lisa Lench rejected a defense motion to dismiss the charges.“I think there was not a manipulation of the grand jury in this case,” Lench said. “I don’t think the testimony of Dr.
Mechanic was inappropriate. Certain rape myths are common knowledge and are permitted to be rebutted.”Weinstein is facing 11 counts of rape and sexual.
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