New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

[Vlad_]

So he’s not innocent. The prosecution simply messed up
on witness testimonies unrelated to the charges. Overturned on a technicality.

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial



New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

“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,” the court’s 4-3 decision said. “The remedy for these egregious errors is a new trial.”

The state Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 with a flood of allegations against Weinstein. His accusers could again be forced to retell their stories on the witness stand.

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https://apnews.com/article/weinstein...71e8bd3574c4a3

[Slugfester]

Harv feeding the lawyers.

[ralex]

Obama’s best friend…..New York…..Not surprised

[GhostofDempsey]

Not surprised. Powerful elite who was good buddies with the Obamas, Oprah, the Clintons. Too bad he wasn't treated to the same brand of "justice" as Trump in NYC.

[STREET CLEANER]

Let me guess, the Democrats pulled some strings to get him out?

[The Big Dunn]

Not surprised. Powerful elite who was good buddies with the Obamas, Oprah, the Clintons. Too bad he wasn't treated to the same brand of "justice" as Trump in NYC.

Can you show how those relationships impacted the Appellate Court’s decision?

He was treated the same as Harvey. Charged. He went to trial.

He lost. He appealed. He won on appeal.

Same thing likely will happen with Trump if he is convicted. Just like Weinstein Trump will use his money to fund an appeal.

The only difference is if Trump wins on appeal you will claim he was never guilty, unlike you did here.

Stop being such a cucked in fealty MAGA nutjob. Trump and Weinstein are very similar.

[4truth]

Can you show how those relationships impacted the Appellate Court’s decision?

He was treated the same as Harvey. Charged. He went to trial. He lost. He appealed. He won on appeal.

Same thing with Trump.

My guess is Just like Weinstein he will use his money to fund an appeal.

Why are you so against the court treating wealthy men the same way they do poor and middle class people?

You cannot possibly believe Trump is being treated like everyone else. I'm no particular fan of Trump but what is happening to him at the hands of our "Justice" system should be of concern to everyone, no matter their political leanings.

[GhostofDempsey]

Can you show how those relationships impacted the Appellate Court’s decision?

He was treated the same as Harvey. Charged. He went to trial.

He lost. He appealed. He won on appeal.

Same thing likely will happen with Trump if he is convicted. Just like Weinstein Trump will use his money to fund an appeal.

The only difference is if Trump wins on appeal you will claim he was never guilty, unlike you did here.

Stop being such a cucked in fealty MAGA nutjob. Trump and Weinstein are very similar.

Stop requesting some silly quantifiable evidence when you know damn well these elites protect one another. I know you stand by Weinstein and the Obamas to the very end, you're once again defending a rapist while dismissing all of the accusations levied at Dementia Joe and other elites you worship.

[Eff Pandas]

Rich mfers rarely get convicted in the first place so not surprised they found SOMETHING to win an appeal off.

If you are convicted in America you fooking did it or you are just broke.

[STREET CLEANER]

The rich oozes out.