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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeals court

NEW YORK — A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction and 23-year prison sentence, rejecting the former movie mogul’s claim that the judge at his landmark #MeToo trial unfairly allowed women to testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who took office in January while Weinstein’s appeal was …

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4 years, 9 months ago

Harvey Weinstein gets 23-year prison sentence in his New York trial

LA Times

As soon as New York Supreme Court Judge James Burke said “20,” an audible gasp cut through the courtroom where Harvey Weinstein’s fate was being determined. “People losing their jobs over the fact that they testified for me,” he said, “or people being afraid they are going to lose their jobs, is not the right atmosphere for the United States …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein 'spends night' at Manhattan hospital

Daily Mail

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers are trying to get him released on bond after spending his first day as a convicted rapist in a New York hospital where he is being treated for chest pains and high blood pressure. He is pictured leaving court with lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi His lawyer Donna Rutonno said Weinstein took the verdict 'like a man' and …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Annabella Sciorra reveals testifying against Harvey Weinstein was 'painful but necessary'

Daily Mail

Actress Annabella Sciorra, whose account that Harvey Weinstein raped her did not result in convictions for the disgraced mogul during Monday's trial, broke her silence by saying her testimony was 'painful but necessary.' The jury presiding in Weinstein's case found him not guilty of two predatory assault charges against Sciorra and, due to the expired statue of limitations, could not …

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4 years, 10 months ago

‘The sky is blue again': Weinstein’s accusers express relief

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Actress Mira Sorvino broke down in tears as she described her reaction to the guilty verdict against Harvey Weinstein: relief, that the fallen movie mogul would not go unpunished. “Harvey Weinstein has haunted many of our lives, even our nightmares, long after he initially did what he did to each one of us,” Sorvino said shortly after …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women and was led off to prison in handcuffs, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement. “Weinstein is a vicious, serial sexual predator who used his power to threaten, rape, assault and trick, humiliate and silence his …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein is rushed to hospital by ambulance

Daily Mail

Harvey Weinstein was rushed to hospital by ambulance on Monday, shortly after being found guilty of raping and sexual assaulting two women. Scroll down to read testimony from Harvey Weinstein's accusers An ambulance carrying Harvey Weinstein is escorted from a Manhattan courthouse Monday A courtroom sketch of Harvey Weinstein being led out of Manhattan Supreme Court by court officers after …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in sexual assault trial

LA Times

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and a felony sex crime Monday, marking a climactic end to a high-profile case that in some ways serves as vindication of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein’s lead attorney, Donna Rotunno, said Weinstein was “shocked” and that he would appeal the decision. Cheronis said Mann was actually in a “loving relationship” with Weinstein rather …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Weinstein Trial Jury Indicates It Is Split on Most Serious Counts

The Quint

Weinstein has maintained any sexual encounters were consensual. "It's not unusual for the judge to have them keep deliberating and not just give them a pass at the first sign of trouble," said Bader, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Fordham University School of Law. The defense said speculating on the verdict at this point “would be premature and …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial appear deadlocked on the two most serious charges

LA Times

Harvey Weinstein, center, leaves Manhattan’s Criminal Court after prosecutors completed their closing argument in his rape trial on Feb. 14. Jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial Friday appeared deadlocked on the most serious charges brought against the disgraced movie mogul as the fourth day of deliberations came to a close. Jurors have so far zeroed in on the accusations of …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A look at the charges against Harvey Weinstein and the punishment the former Hollywood producer could face if convicted at his New York City rape trial. HOW DOES THE PREDATORY SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST HARVEY WEINSTEIN CHARGE WORK? In Weinstein’s case, prosecutors allege he raped Sciorra in late 1993 or early 1994 — an accusation that is too …

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4 years, 10 months ago

As Harvey Weinstein’s fate heads to jurors, who will they believe?

LA Times

One by one, the women shook, cried, stammered and struggled to recount the horrors they said Harvey Weinstein inflicted upon them. When a jury of seven men and five women convene next week to decide Weinstein’s fate, experts say they will have to determine which framing of the case they will follow: The tearful words the accusers delivered, the praise-heavy …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a ‘tale,’ not a case

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer told jurors Thursday that prosecutors in the rape case against him were acting like moviemakers, conjuring up a world “where women had no free will.” “In the alternative universe that prosecutors have created for you, Harvey Weinstein is a monster,” lawyer Donna Rotunno said in her closing argument. Witnesses testified they were seeking a …

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4 years, 11 months ago

At Weinstein trial, defense takes aim at accusers’ memories

Associated Press

NEW YORK — With Harvey Weinstein’s fate hinging largely on what his accusers remember about alleged sexual assaults years ago, his lawyers Friday turned to an expert known for studying false, repressed and unreliable memories. “It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to know that memory fades over time,” cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Loftus told jurors at Weinstein’s New York City rape trial. …

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4 years, 11 months ago

At Harvey Weinstein trial, six women accused him of sexual assaults. Here are their stories

LA Times

Harvey Weinstein is escorted into court on May 25, 2018, in New York. Over the last two weeks, Weinstein’s accusers have made a number of graphic allegations of sexual assault in hotel rooms and apartments in New York City, with many of them sharing the same elements — a promise of career advancement, an invitation somewhere private, and a night …

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4 years, 11 months ago

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. That’s why prosecutors want it,” said Matthew Galluzzo, a defense lawyer and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor who’s not involved in Weinstein’s case. He told jurors in an opening statement that prosecutors’ strategy “is not going to work.” …

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4 years, 11 months ago

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. That’s why prosecutors want it,” said Matthew Galluzzo, a defense lawyer and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor who’s not involved in Weinstein’s case. The judge overseeing Weinstein’s case, James Burke, ruled before trial that Wulff, Dunning and the …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s trial is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers expected to testify before the end of the week. Elizabeth Entin, Haleyi’s former roommate, told jurors that the former “Project Runway”production assistant told her about the encounter a short time after it happened. On cross-examination by one of Weinstein’s lawyers, …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Mimi Haleyi, first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, details alleged sexual assault in New York trial

Firstpost

New York: Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York to work for one of his shows, she found herself fighting in vain as the once-revered showbiz honcho pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted her, undeterred by her kicks and pleas of, “no, please don’t do this, I don’t want it.” Haleyi …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Weinstein jury to hear from accuser alleging forced oral sex

Associated Press

NEW YORK — By her own account, Mimi Haleyi once rebuffed one of Harvey Weinstein’s relentless advances by telling him, “I hear you have a terrible reputation with women.” Haleyi says she didn’t know just how terrible the then-revered Hollywood honcho could be until he sexually assaulted her in his New York City apartment in 2006 — an episode she’s …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Week 1 of Weinstein trial: Vile allegations, X-rated gifts

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein trundled into court this week for the start of a New York City rape trial, facing the prospect of a conviction that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. Perez said Sciorra started crying and told her, “I think it was rape.” Weinstein’s lawyers have suggested Sciorra waited so long to …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Rosie Perez corroborates Annabella Sciorra's account in Harvey Weinstein rape trial

Firstpost

Rosie Perez took the stand in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein on Friday to bolster the account of friend and fellow actress Annabella Sciorra New York: Actress Rosie Perez took the stand in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein on Friday to bolster the account of friend and fellow actress Annabella Sciorra, who said she was raped by the …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Harvey Weinstein's walks of shame

Daily Mail

With Harvey Weinstein's trial well underway, the disgraced movie mogul's apparent mobility issues have drawn attention as he enters and exits the court in Manhattan. On Thursday morning, Weinstein was supported under his arms by two men as he shuffled into the courthouse, and he exited that night with a snazzy Drive-brand wheeled walker with built-in seat, which retails for …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Rosie Perez says she was told of Weinstein rape

Associated Press

NEW YORK — “Do the Right Thing” actress Rosie Perez testified Friday that fellow screen star Annabella Sciorra told her in the mid-1990s that Harvey Weinstein had raped her but that she couldn’t go to the police because “he’d destroy me.” Taking the stand at the former Hollywood mogul’s rape trial, Perez said her friend Sciorra had told at some …

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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeals court

Harvey Weinstein gets 23-year prison sentence in his New York trial

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein 'spends night' at Manhattan hospital

Annabella Sciorra reveals testifying against Harvey Weinstein was 'painful but necessary'

‘The sky is blue again': Weinstein’s accusers express relief

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

Harvey Weinstein is rushed to hospital by ambulance

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in sexual assault trial

Weinstein Trial Jury Indicates It Is Split on Most Serious Counts

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial appear deadlocked on the two most serious charges

Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment

As Harvey Weinstein’s fate heads to jurors, who will they believe?

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a ‘tale,’ not a case

At Weinstein trial, defense takes aim at accusers’ memories

At Harvey Weinstein trial, six women accused him of sexual assaults. Here are their stories

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers

Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck

Mimi Haleyi, first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, details alleged sexual assault in New York trial

Weinstein jury to hear from accuser alleging forced oral sex

Week 1 of Weinstein trial: Vile allegations, X-rated gifts

Actress Rosie Perez corroborates Annabella Sciorra's account in Harvey Weinstein rape trial

Harvey Weinstein's walks of shame

Actress Rosie Perez says she was told of Weinstein rape