The Weinstein ruling is an insult to rape victims, whatever his lawyers say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Weinstein ruling is an insult to rape victims, whatever his lawyers say

The Independent  

Harvey Weinstein was one of the principal monsters of the MeToo movement. Fast forward to 2024, and Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court because of a “crucial” error in the initial trial. Cosby’s lawyer said, it’s “a beautiful day for women… and justice for black America.” Weinstein’s lawyer echoed this sentiment yesterday, saying it’s a “great day for America” after announcing his client’s rape conviction had been overturned. In a scathing dissent, Judge Singas accused the majority judges of “fundamental misunderstandings of sexual violence perpetrated by men known to, and with significant power over, the women they victimise … By whitewashing the facts to conform to a he-said/she-said narrative, by ignoring evidence of defendant’s manipulation and premeditation … this Court has continued a disturbing trend of overturning juries’ guilty verdicts in cases involving sexual violence.” Singas explained that “the defence sought to capitalize on these pervasive rape myths, and rape culture at large, asking the jury to believe that, despite their words and actions, the victims were consenting”. Ashley Judd, one of the first to step forward against Weinstein, responded to the news by saying, “This is what it’s like to be a woman in America, living with male entitlement to our bodies.” Until systemic reforms are enacted to dismantle power imbalances, and survivor-centric approaches are prioritised, the justice system will continue to fail in its most fundamental duty: to protect and uphold justice.

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Harvey Weinstein is rushed to the hospital for emergency heart surgery days before appearing in court
4 months ago

Harvey Weinstein is rushed to the hospital for emergency heart surgery days before appearing in court

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The disgraced Hollywood mogul …

Britain halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein
4 months ago

Britain halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

The Hindu  

British prosecutors have decided not to pursue criminal charges of sexual assault against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The Crown Prosecution Service said on Thursday that it decided to discontinue proceedings against Weinstein because there is “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.’’ “We have explained our decision to all parties,’’ the CPS said in statement. ’’We would always encourage …

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized in New York with COVID-19 and double pneumonia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized in New York with COVID-19 and double pneumonia

LA Times  

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, shown in a recent court appearance, has been hospitalized again in New York’s Bellevue Hospital prison ward. Former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is awaiting retrial on rape charges in New York, has been hospitalized again. “We continue to express our gratitude to the officers, doctors and nurses” in the city’s corrections and public …

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in NYC tentatively set for November
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in NYC tentatively set for November

The Hindu  

A judge on Friday tentatively scheduled Harvey Weinstein’s planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges to begin on November 12. They told Farber that they were still actively pursuing new claims against Weinstein, though they conceded that they hadn’t yet brought any findings to a grand jury. Aidala was not in court on Friday, but another Weinstein attorney, John …

Harvey Weinstein appeals LA rape conviction weeks after New York conviction was overturned
7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein appeals LA rape conviction weeks after New York conviction was overturned

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disgraced film mogul Harvey …

Harvey Weinstein lawyers argue he was denied fair trial in appeal of LA rape conviction
7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein lawyers argue he was denied fair trial in appeal of LA rape conviction

Associated Press  

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers argue in an appeal that he did not get a fair trial when he was convicted of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles in 2022 and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Weinstein’s lawyers argued that the judge deprived him of “his constitutional rights to present a defense and led to a miscarriage of justice.” The …

Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
7 months, 1 week ago

Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors told a judge Wednesday they are evaluating more claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against him before his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. She said some potential survivors that were not ready to step forward during Weinstein’s first New York trial may now …

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed
8 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

The Hindu  

Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul’s first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. As sharp as he ever was.” Aidala said his client wants to prove his innocence: “It’s a new trial, it’s a new day and his …

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned
8 months, 1 week ago

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned

Hindustan Times  

By Brendan Pierson and Jack Queen Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned May 1 - Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction. Last week, the New York Court of Appeals found that …

Prosecutors seek retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed
8 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutors seek retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul’s first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. AP AUDIO: Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on movie mogul …

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after N.Y. rape conviction was tossed
8 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after N.Y. rape conviction was tossed

LA Times  

Harvey Weinstein appears in New York criminal court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing at a Manhattan courthouse Wednesday, the disgraced movie mogul’s first appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. Weinstein’s defense lawyer, Arthur Aidala, said his client was attending …

Manhattan prosecutors announce retrial for film producer Harvey Weinstein
8 months, 1 week ago

Manhattan prosecutors announce retrial for film producer Harvey Weinstein

Al Jazeera  

The announcement follows a decision last week to toss Weinstein’s New York conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has revealed plans to retry United States film producer Harvey Weinstein on charges related to sexual assault, less than a week after a New York court overturned his conviction for rape. In 2020, Weinstein was …

Opinion: Reversal in Harvey Weinstein case isn’t the demise of sex crimes prosecution
8 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: Reversal in Harvey Weinstein case isn’t the demise of sex crimes prosecution

CNN  

Editor’s note: Deborah Tuerkheimer is a professor of law at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law and the author of “Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. CNN — When a Manhattan jury found movie mogul Harvey Weinstein guilty of sex crimes in 2020, the verdict seemed to herald a …

Harvey Weinstein will be retried for overturned rape conviction
8 months, 1 week ago

Harvey Weinstein will be retried for overturned rape conviction

Salon  

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office will put Harvey Weinstein on trial again for rape allegations, after the highest court in New York overturned his conviction last week. Weinstein was one of the earliest figures found guilty for serial sexual abuse in the #MeToo movement, originally sentenced to 23 years in prison in New York. The New York Court of Appeals …

What led a New York court to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction? | Explained
8 months, 1 week ago

What led a New York court to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction? | Explained

The Hindu  

In a 4-to-3 decision on April 25, New York’s highest court overturned former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction — a landmark case in the #MeToo movement. Scathing dissent The three judges — Madeline Singas, Anthony Cannataro and Michael J. Garcia penned scathing dissents accusing the majority of facilitating “a disturbing trend of overturning juries’ guilty verdicts in cases …

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned
8 months, 1 week ago

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

Al Jazeera  

Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was recently overturned, but the one-time movie mogul remains in jail after being separately convicted in Los Angeles. Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalised days after his 2020 rape conviction in New York was overturned, his lawyer says. Last week, however, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein’s conviction and called for a …

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

LA Times  

Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse in 2020. Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction. After Harvey Weinstein won an appeal to overturn his New York rape conviction, legal experts say …

Editorial: Reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is disappointing, but a fair justice system is important
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Editorial: Reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is disappointing, but a fair justice system is important

LA Times  

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Los Angeles in 2022. New York’s highest court has overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. There’s no question that Harvey Weinstein was a sexual predator who assaulted and threatened scores of women, according to their accounts documented by journalists, during his years as a powerful and tyrannical …

Harvey Weinstein due back in court, while a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein due back in court, while a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial

Associated Press  

Harvey Weinstein will appear in a New York City court next week, the first step in potentially retrying the film mogul after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned. New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering a new trial. Thursday’s Court of Appeals court ruling in New York essentially resets Weinstein’s case, with next week’s …

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out

The Hindu  

Harvey Weinstein's landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court Thursday, and most of the dozens of civil cases filed against him since he became a central target in the #MeToo movement in 2017 have either been settled or dismissed. Here's a look at those, and at some that have come and gone: Weinstein was …

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out

Firstpost  

Harvey Weinstein could be brought to California to serve the sentence in that case, or he could remain behind bars in New York while awaiting retrial Harvey Weinstein’s landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court Thursday, and most of the dozens of civil cases filed against him since he became a central target in …

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein’s landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court Thursday, and most of the dozens of civil cases filed against him since he became a central target in the #MeToo movement in 2017 have either been settled or dismissed. Here’s a look at those, and at some that have come and …

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harvey Weinstein's landmark New York …

Harvey Weinstein conviction overturned: How #MeToo cases find little success in courts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein conviction overturned: How #MeToo cases find little success in courts

Firstpost  

A New York court has overturned disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction. This is what it’s like to be a woman in America, living with male entitlement to our bodies,” said Hollywood actor Ashley Judd shortly after a New York court overturned the rape conviction against Harvey Weinstein. On Thursday, the MeToo movement suffered a massive jolt …

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction: 'This is what it’s like to be a woman...'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction: 'This is what it’s like to be a woman...'

Firstpost  

New York’s Court of Appeals found the trial judge in the rape case prejudiced Weinstein with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that Weinstein wasn’t charged with. A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction on Thursday, saying the trial judge should not have allowed other women to testify about alleged …

Here’s why Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next

Firstpost  

Here is what you need to know about why Weinstein’s rape conviction was thrown out and what happens next The decision by New York’s highest court to overturn the rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reopened a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 and helped launch …

‘Profoundly unjust’: Reactions to court overturning Weinstein’s conviction
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Profoundly unjust’: Reactions to court overturning Weinstein’s conviction

Al Jazeera  

Women react with dismay to New York court’s decision to overturn the rape conviction of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Here are some of the reactions to Thursday’s decision: Arthur Aidala, Weinstein’s defence lawyer “Today’s ruling is not merely a victory for Harvey Weinstein, but it’s a victory for every citizen in this country who’s charged with a crime, and …

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction on Thursday, saying the trial judge should not have allowed other women to testify about alleged assaults the movie mogul wasn’t charged with. Here is some of the reaction to the decision: ___ “This is what it’s like to be a woman in America, living with …

Here’s why Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The decision by New York’s highest court to overturn the rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reopened a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 and helped launch the #MeToo movement. New York’s Court of Appeals found the trial judge in the rape case …

Here's what's happening with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's what's happening with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The decision by New York's …

Harvey Weinstein's conviction in case that triggered #MeToo movement overturned by NY court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein's conviction in case that triggered #MeToo movement overturned by NY court

Firstpost  

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 The Court of Appeals agreed last year to take Weinstein’s case after an …

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape case | New York appeals court overturns conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

New York’s highest court on April 25 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. Weinstein’s lawyers argued Judge James Burke’s rulings in favour of the prosecution turned the trial into …

New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — 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. Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for jury deliberations in …

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned over 'crucial mistake' by New York judge... and he could now walk free
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned over 'crucial mistake' by New York judge... and he could now walk free

Daily Mail  

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape and sexual assault convictions have been dramatically overturned after an appeals court ruled the judge made a 'crucial' error in his handling of the case. Harvey Weinstein has had his New York rape and sexual assault convictions overturned by judges who said he did not receive a fair trial Weinstein was convicted in 2020 of …

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial overturned
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial overturned

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction with a ruling that shocked and disappointed women who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era and left those who testified in the case bracing for a retrial against the ex-movie mogul. It called this “highly prejudicial” and “an abuse of judicial discretion.” …

Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays

LA Times  

In a dramatic reversal of the nation’s landmark #MeToo trial, a New York appeals court on Thursday overturned the sex assault conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Gloria Allred, the attorney who represented the prosecution’s key witness in the New York case, Mimi Haley, said the court’s decision was a “significant step backwards for the ‘Me Too’ movement.” “Although …

Is Harvey Weinstein’s California conviction in jeopardy after N.Y. appeals ruling?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Harvey Weinstein’s California conviction in jeopardy after N.Y. appeals ruling?

LA Times  

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2022. Shortly after a New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on rape charges in Manhattan, a defense attorney in the disgraced movie mogul’s Los Angeles case said the same should happen in California. “The law on …

Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: ‘We know what happened’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: ‘We know what happened’

LA Times  

Harvey Weinstein’s accusers and opponents of sexual violence in Hollywood and beyond are speaking out against the reversal of the disgraced movie mogul’s rape conviction in New York. We will continue to fight for justice for survivors everywhere.” Documentary filmmaker, Weinstein accuser and California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom regarded Thursday as “a very sad day for countless women who …

New York’s top court appears torn on tossing Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New York’s top court appears torn on tossing Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nearly four years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sent to prison, New York’s highest court appeared torn at oral arguments Wednesday about potentially overturning the landmark #MeToo-era verdict. Weinstein’s lawyers urged the state’s Court of Appeals to dismiss the disgraced movie mogul’s 2020 conviction, arguing that the trial judge, James Burke, trampled his right …

No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges
1 year, 9 months ago

No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they will not retry Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of one woman, on counts involving two others that left jurors deadlocked. “The First Partner’s primary intention in coming forward was to ensure that Weinstein spends the rest of his life in prison,” Fegan …

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault

Firstpost  

The prison term, along with the 23 years Harvey Weinstein received in 2020 for a similar conviction in New York, amounts to a likely life sentence for the 70-year-old. A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 more years in prison after a jury convicted him of the rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and …

Harvey Weinstein begs for mercy as he is sentenced to another 16 years in prison
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein begs for mercy as he is sentenced to another 16 years in prison

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harvey Weinstein begged for …

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 more years in prison after a jury convicted him of the rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate who became a #MeToo magnet. Weinstein, sitting in a wheelchair and wearing jail attire, directly appealed to …

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case

The Hindu  

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago. Prosecutors said Mr. Weinstein exploited and abused women for years, and long enjoyed impunity because of his then-powerful position in the industry. Mr. Weinstein was ultimately convicted in the Los Angeles case …

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 16 Years For Rape, Sexual Assault
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 16 Years For Rape, Sexual Assault

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model. Weinstein directly appealed to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench, saying: “I maintain that I’m innocent. Former film producer Harvey …

Harvey Weinstein: 16 years for rape, sexual assault in LA trial
1 year, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein: 16 years for rape, sexual assault in LA trial

Al Jazeera  

The once-celebrated Hollywood producer who helped spark the #MeToo movement also faces charges in London. A Los Angeles judge has sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model. Weinstein directly appealed to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa Lench, saying: “I maintain …

Weinstein asks NY high court to reverse 2020 rape conviction
1 year, 11 months ago

Weinstein asks NY high court to reverse 2020 rape conviction

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fresh off a second rape conviction, Harvey Weinstein asked New York’s highest court Tuesday to overturn his first one, arguing that the judge in his 2020 case betrayed his right to a fair trial by “succumbing to the pressure” of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein’s lawyers are asking the state’s Court of Appeals to dismiss the disgraced movie …

Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein to Appeal New Rape Conviction
2 years ago

Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein to Appeal New Rape Conviction

News 18  

Fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein said Tuesday he would appeal a new rape conviction that could see him jailed for up to 18 years. The 70-year-old former producer, who is already serving prison time for other assaults, was found guilty in Los Angeles this week of attacking a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago, in a …

Weinstein dodges sentencing enhancement, faces 18 years
2 years ago

Weinstein dodges sentencing enhancement, faces 18 years

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein faces a shorter prison sentence in California after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a verdict on whether the disgraced mogul planned his attack on a woman he was convicted of raping. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa Lench declared a mistrial on the issue Tuesday after the panel reported it could not agree …

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