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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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Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein 'spends night' at Manhattan hospital
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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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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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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Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial appear deadlocked on the two most serious charges
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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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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Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a ‘tale,’ not a case
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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Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck
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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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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Actress Rosie Perez corroborates Annabella Sciorra's account in Harvey Weinstein rape trial
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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Actress Rosie Perez says she was told of Weinstein rape
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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The Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra becomes first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers to testify at his trial
4 years, 11 months ago

The Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra becomes first of Harvey Weinstein's accusers to testify at his trial

Firstpost  

New York: Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, testifying that the former Hollywood studio boss overpowered and raped her and made other crude overtures that included sending her X-rated chocolates and showing up uninvited in his underwear with a bottle of baby oil in one hand and a video in the other. She said …

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‘Sopranos’ actress says Weinstein raped her in the mid-1990s
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Sopranos’ actress says Weinstein raped her in the mid-1990s

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, testifying that the former Hollywood studio boss overpowered and raped her and made other crude overtures that included sending her X-rated chocolates and showing up uninvited in his underwear with a bottle of baby oil in one hand and a video in the other. She …

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Actress Annabella Sciorra testifies she tried to fight Harvey Weinstein during alleged rape
4 years, 11 months ago

Actress Annabella Sciorra testifies she tried to fight Harvey Weinstein during alleged rape

ABC  

Actress Annabella Sciorra testified that Harvey Weinstein violently raped her more than 25 years ago, becoming the first accuser to take the stand against the former Hollywood producer in his sexual assault trial. Key points: Ms Sciorra said the alleged rape occurred after Mr Weinstein came inside her home uninvited Mr Weinstein's defence suggested Ms Sciorra's judgement and recollection was …

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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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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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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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