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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial [he will remain imprisoned in California and the court has ordered a retrial]
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- Apr 25 2024
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- 291 words
Is what it is. Hopefully this encourages future judges and prosecutors to be dot their i’s and cross their t’s. Rules and laws need to be followed, in be end, no matter the criminal.
Are not most sexual assault cases "he-said/she-said" if they are old enough and the evidence is gone or nonexistent? This seems asinine for the judge to overturn, especially when it comes to a prolific sexual assaulter like Harvey Weinstein...
My heart sank when I read the title but I'm very glad it doesnt mean he'll get out of prison. Cant believe they're going to have to go through the whole trial again - its gotta be very stressful for the plaintiffs.