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Harvey Weinstein’s accusers slammed the decision to overturn his New York rape conviction, saying it’s “profoundly unjust” and a “major step back.” The New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction on Thursday in a 4-3 decision, ruling that the trial showed prejudice to him by allowing women to testify about allegations that …

TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesHarvey Weinstein’s accusers responded with shock and defiance Thursday to news that the disgraced producer’s New York rape conviction was overturned.Louise Godbold, who accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, told The Daily Beast she was “shaking” Thursday morning after receiving the news.“We thought it was finished,” she said in a text message. “We thought we could finally move on. Today’s news ignites ...

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned after New York’s highest court ruled some of his accusers should not have been allowed to testify.

He’s still not a free man.

Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.

Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers celebrated his rape conviction being overturned.

When Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two sex crimes in February 2020, the conviction was hailed as a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement. Now, over four years later, the ruling from the New York Court of Appeals overturning that conviction has sent shockwaves through communities of sexual assault survivors.

A Montreal actress, who has previously detailed incidents she had with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, says a New York Court of Appeals decision overturning his 2020 rape conviction is discouraging but not surprising.

When Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two sex crimes in February 2020, the conviction was hailed as a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement. Now, over four years later, the ruling from the New York Court of Appeals overturning that conviction has sent shockwaves through communities of sexual assault survivors.