Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Has Been Overturned by a NY Court
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CafeMom— A New York court of appeals has overturned the Harvey Weinstein rape conviction.
Fox News—Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court. A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction Thursday, ordering a new trial in a stunning reversal of a landmark #MeToo case. In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges. Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted in February 2020 of...
KEYT—Harvey Weinstein to return to court Wednesday after his NY rape conviction was overturned. NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is due back in a New York courtroom Wednesday for his first appearance since an appeals court last week overturned his 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. The preliminary hearing in Manhattan is expected to include discussion of evidence, scheduling and other matters, according to Weinstein’s attorney,
KIFI—Harvey Weinstein to return to court Wednesday after his NY rape conviction was overturned. NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is due back in a New York courtroom for the first time since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, with discussions expected on evidence, scheduling and other matters. Prosecutors are vowing to retry the 72-year-old disgraced