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Harvey Weinstein Faces Retrial in New York on Assault and Rape Charges Following Overturned Conviction

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New York, NY — The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the controversial movie mogul whose sexual misconduct helped ignite the #MeToo movement, began on Tuesday in New York as jury selection was initiated. The proceedings are forecasted to last almost six weeks, reevaluating accusations against Weinstein in a court of law. This retrial scrutinizes charges that had previously led to Weinstein’s conviction in 2020 — a verdict later overturned by an appeals court in April last year. The reversal was due to the original trial judge’s admission of potentially prejudicial testimony by witnesses not directly linked … Read more

Harvey Weinstein Faces Retrial in New York as Previous Conviction Overturned on Appeal

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New York, NY – Harvey Weinstein, once a titanic figure in Hollywood, is returning to court amidst a dramatic reversal of his seminal 2020 rape conviction, which has been annulled by New York’s top judicial authority. The retrial, set to commence with jury selection on Tuesday, presents a stark reevaluation of the case that had been a cornerstone of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein, now 73 and noticeably frailer due to consistent health issues, faces charges anew under markedly different circumstances than his initial trial. This trial unfolds in an evolved social and legal landscape, one … Read more

Harvey Weinstein Faces New York Retrial, Original #MeToo Conviction Overturned

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New York — Five years after a New York City jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty in a case that became a cornerstone of the #MeToo movement, the former film mogul’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned. Weinstein is set to stand trial once more beginning Tuesday, marking a significant retrial instigated by New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals. The court cited issues including prejudicial testimony and improper rulings in its decision to vacate the 2020 conviction and ordered a new trial. Despite his previous conviction, Weinstein has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty … Read more

Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother, Accuses Him of Financial Betrayal Amid Company Collapse

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New York, NY — In a remarkable twist in the saga of the infamous Weinstein Co., jailed co-founder Harvey Weinstein has initiated a lawsuit against his brother Bob Weinstein and former company COO David Glasser. While serving time on Rikers Island and battling severe health issues, Harvey Weinstein alleges that the pair siphoned funds from the entertainment company before its financial collapse, an accusation that adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing legal drama surrounding the once-powerhouse film studio. The lawsuit, lodged in a New York State court, claims that Harvey Weinstein’s brother … Read more