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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeals court
2 years, 7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeals court

Associated Press  

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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Annabella Sciorra reveals testifying against Harvey Weinstein was 'painful but necessary'
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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‘The sky is blue again': Weinstein’s accusers express relief
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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Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment
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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Harvey Weinstein is rushed to hospital by ambulance
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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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in sexual assault trial
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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Weinstein Trial Jury Indicates It Is Split on Most Serious Counts
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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Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment
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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As Harvey Weinstein’s fate heads to jurors, who will they believe?
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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Mimi Haleyi, first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, details alleged sexual assault in New York trial
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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Week 1 of Weinstein trial: Vile allegations, X-rated gifts
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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Harvey Weinstein's walks of shame
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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Actress Annabella Sciorra confronts Weinstein from the witness stand
4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Annabella Sciorra confronts Weinstein from the witness stand

LA Times  

Annabella Sciorra was so new to the Hollywood scene in the early 1990s that she said she didn’t even know who Harvey Weinstein was when she first met the future Hollywood titan. “He got on top of me and he raped me.” Sciorra’s two hours of wrenching testimony marked the first time one of Weinstein’s accusers stared him down in …

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Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her
4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her

NPR  

Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Richard Drew/AP Actress Annabella Sciorra took the stand Thursday in the criminal sex crimes trial of movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Sciorra spent several emotional hours on the witness stand, testifying that Weinstein raped her in the winter of 1993-94. Throughout her testimony, Sciorra attempted …

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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark
5 years ago

Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

NPR  

Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeenah Moon/Getty Images Jeenah Moon/Getty Images Editor's note: This report includes descriptions of sexual assault. Once one of Hollywood's most powerful men, whose very reputation could help determine the fate of the films he financed, Harvey Weinstein is set for a starring role …

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McGowan and Arquette reflect as Weinstein trial approaches
5 years ago

McGowan and Arquette reflect as Weinstein trial approaches

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rose McGowan doesn’t plan be in the courtroom when Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial starts next week: One of Weinstein’s most prominent accusers, McGowan says the trauma the fallen Hollywood mogul caused her is so great she couldn’t bear the pain of it. He’s all about that.” Both McGowan and Arquette spoke to The Associated Press in separate …

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Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges in New York trial
5 years, 1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges in New York trial

ABC  

A New York judge has denied Harvey Weinstein's request to dismiss two predatory sexual assault charges brought against him, ahead of the former Hollywood producer's January trial. Key points: Mr Weinstein is facing five charges in New York, including rape The trial is scheduled to start in January 2020 Prosecutors plan to call actress Annabella Sciorra to testify The decision …

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Harvey Weinstein loses bid to move trial from New York City
5 years, 3 months ago

Harvey Weinstein loses bid to move trial from New York City

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein has lost a longshot bid to move his sexual assault trial out of New York City, as a state court rejected Thursday the movie mogul’s concerns that he wouldn’t get a fair trial in the world’s media capital. He maintains any sexual activity was consensual and his lawyer, Donna Rotunno, has said she thinks “the …

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Harvey Weinstein to hear new sexual assault allegations against him today, additional accusations likely to further weaken defence
5 years, 4 months ago

Harvey Weinstein to hear new sexual assault allegations against him today, additional accusations likely to further weaken defence

Firstpost  

Fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, indicted over two sexual assault allegations, is to be informed of new allegations against him Monday that could delay his trial and complicate his defense. New York: Fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, indicted over two sexual assault allegations, is to be informed of new allegations against him Monday that could delay his trial and complicate …

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