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Harvey Weinstein NY Conviction Overturned, New Trial Ordered.

Authors :
Van Voris, Bob
Hurtado, Patricia
Source :
Bloomberg.com; 4/25/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault conviction in New York has been overturned by the state's highest court due to fundamental errors made by the trial judge. The court ordered a new trial, stating that the judge wrongly allowed four women who were not part of the charges against Weinstein to testify as prosecution witnesses. This decision marks a significant reversal in the high-profile #MeToo era conviction, but it is unclear if Weinstein will be released as he is currently serving a 23-year sentence in New York and a 16-year sentence in California. Weinstein's lawyer plans to request his release on bail pending a new trial. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bloomberg.com
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
176852657