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Harvey Weinstein appeared in courtroom on Wednesday, Could 1, for the primary time since his rape conviction was overturned, and his case might be retried.
“We consider on this case,” prosecutor Nicole Blumberg mentioned about taking Weinstein’s case to courtroom once more. “It was a robust case in 2020 … and it stays a robust case in 2024.”
Weinstein, 72, arrived on the Manhattan Felony Courtroom in a wheelchair, per NBC Information. This was Weinstein’s first public courtroom look because the New York State Courtroom of Appeals had a 4-3 ruling to vacate the movie producer’s 2020 conviction on Thursday, April 25.
Throughout his February 2020 trial, the decide allowed ladies to testify about related assault allegations made in opposition to Weinstein that weren’t a part of the case. The appeals courtroom determined that the preliminary trial prejudiced Weinstein with “egregious” proof that didn’t straight relate to the case, thus leading to an improper ruling. His 23-year jail sentence was overturned.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned 4 years after he was discovered responsible of legal sexual assault and rape. Weinstein, 72, was first accused of a long time of sexual assault and harassment by a number of ladies in 2017. The disgruntled film producer vehemently denied all allegations earlier than checking himself right into a remedy facility. One yr later, […]
“We conclude that the trial courtroom erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts in opposition to individuals apart from the complainants of the underlying crimes,” the courtroom’s resolution acknowledged, in response to the Related Press on the time. “The treatment for these egregious errors is a brand new trial.”
Following the choice, lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor, who represented eight of Weinstein’s victims, launched a press release to Us Weekly.
“Right this moment’s resolution is a serious step again in holding these accountable for acts of sexual violence,” the assertion learn. “Courts routinely admit proof of different uncharged acts the place they help juries in understanding points regarding the intent, modus operandi or scheme of the defendant. The jury was instructed on the relevance of this testimony and overturning the decision is tragic in that it’ll require the victims to endure yet one more trial.”
Many stars, together with Mariska Hargitay and Rose McGowan, the latter of whom accused Weinstein of sexual assault, condemned the choice.
“They’ll by no means overturn who we’re,” McGowan, 50, captioned an Instagram video. “Blessings to all who gave their all #spirit #braveness #unity.”
Whereas Hollywood might look like all glitz and glam on the floor, the trade has seen its justifiable share of scandals via the years. The New York Instances and the New Yorker first revealed investigative items in 2017 that accused disgruntled film producer Harvey Weinstein of a long time of sexual assault and harassment. Quickly after, Weinstein stood trial and was […]
Weinstein was first accused of sexual assault and harassment by a number of ladies in 2017 courting again to a long time. He has vehemently denied the allegations and pleaded not responsible. Within the 2020 case, a jury discovered him responsible and Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in jail. Earlier than reporting to jail, Weinstein’s authorized staff appealed the choice which was heard 4 years later.
Regardless of his conviction being overturned, Weinstein has remained in jail. He was transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility in upstate New York to Manhattan’s Rikers Island on Saturday, April 27, forward of his Wednesday look. (Upon his arrival, Weinstein was hospitalized at Bellevue. His analysis was not disclosed.)
Weinstein is prone to stay incarcerated since he was convicted by a Los Angeles courtroom for added sexual assault expenses. Weinstein pleaded not responsible however was discovered responsible on three expenses of rape and assault with a decide sentencing him in February 2023 to 16 extra years in jail.
When you or somebody you already know has been sexually assaulted, contact the Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
