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Harvey Weinstein “Cautiously Excited” After 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned, New Trial Order By NY Appeals Court – Update


New York's highest court has ordered a new trial.

New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges, ordering a new trial. The New York Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, overturned Weinstein’s conviction on sex crimes against three women, stating the trial judge “erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes.” Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.

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