OPINION: Harvey Weinstein’s December fashion accessory: the walker

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In a recent court appearance, 67 year-old Harvey Weinstein was seen shuffling into court using a walker, complete with tennis balls on the back legs to make him look like an old pro at the game of physical disability. His back was hunched, his demeanor meek, and his expression absent of the confident smirk that characterized his pre-indictment gaze.

According to lawyers, he ditched the walker prior to entering the courtroom because he didn’t want to elicit sympathy. Good call, Harvey. They judges would have seen right through you. You’re not the first alleged rapist and serial sexual harasser to try to look weak and unimposing. The game is so old that judges simply don’t play anymore.

Yet, as your army of publicists, lawyers, and jury consultants undoubtedly know, you don’t need to please the judges. Your case will be fought in the court of public opinion. And so, shuffle along you will for the cameras outside the courthouse, in a desperate attempt to make America forget what a creep you are.