Because many of these incidents happened decades ago, trials often rely heavily on "prior bad acts" testimony (Molineux witnesses) to establish a pattern of behavior. The Legacy of the Trials
The "Casting Couch X Trial" era has led to tangible changes in the industry:
This case highlighted how power structures outside of film (such as religious organizations) can be used to silence victims of industry-related assault, leading to a 30-years-to-life sentence.
Trials have expanded the understanding of "forcible compulsion" to include professional and economic coercion, not just physical restraint. Conclusion