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NY DA on not moving forward with Weinstein retrial

CNN

July 2, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister about his decision not to move forward with a retrial of Harvey Weinstein.

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Technique: Name Calling

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