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(District Attorney Helena Vance): "This is not a story about a relationship. It is not a story about confusion. This is a story about a system—a Casting Couch X system—where power was a currency and consent was a forgery. The evidence will show that for a young actor, saying 'no' to Marcus Thorne was the same as saying 'goodbye' to their dream."

Throughout the trial, the prosecution argued that Casting Director X had used their position of power to exploit and manipulate young actresses, often targeting those who were desperate for a break in the competitive entertainment industry. The defense, on the other hand, maintained that the allegations were fabricated and that Casting Director X was the victim of a coordinated smear campaign.