The New York Court of Appeals recently overturned Weinstein s conviction on rape charges, citing procedural errors during the trial. This decision nullified his 23-year prison sentence and prompted prosecutors to prepare for a retrial.
Hollywood stars, including multiple actresses who have accused Harvey Weinstein of assault, reacted with shock and outrage Thursday after the former movie producer's New York sex crimes conviction was overturned.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, hails the overturning of Weinstein's rape conviction as a triumph for justice, emphasizing a belief in legal precedent. The New York Court of Appeals cited prejudiced proceedings, prompting plans for a retrial., Hollywood News - Times Now
Thursday's ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence prosecutors can use in future sex crime cases.
Harvey Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York after being convicted of rape and sexual assault in that jurisdiction in his 2020 criminal trial.