Harvey Weinstein due in New York court on May 1
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Screen— Source: Seth Wenig/AP/Shutterstock Harvey Weinstein arrives for his first day in court in 2020 Harvey Weinstein, whose New York rape conviction was overturned this week, will return to court in New York on May 1. The Manhattan District Attorney's office announced the court date on Friday but
CNN—New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction and orders a new trial. The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the powerful Hollywood producer whose downfall stood as a symbol of the #MeToo movement. The court, by a 4-3 vote, ordered a new trial. “We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because that testimony served no material non-propensity purpose,” the ruling,...
WBAL-TV—Harvey Weinstein appears in court after his New York rape conviction was overturned. Harvey Weinstein was back in a New York courtroom for his first appearance since an appeals court last week overturned his 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.
Japan Today—Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned by top New York court. Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court, reopening the landmark case that fueled the #MeToo movement and highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men accountable. Many accusers of the former Hollywood movie mogul condemned Thursday's decision, with the actress Ashley Judd