Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A bombshell decision from New York's highest court Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, saying the case was so poorly handled, the disgraced movie producer deserves a new trial. As CBS New York's Derick Waller explains, this was shocking news to some of his accusers.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned Thursday, sending shockwaves through the courts and entertainment industry. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Attorneys for Harvey Weinstein said Thursday's decision to overturn his conviction shows their client didn't get a fair trial. They held a news conference, calling it "a great day for America" because the ruling shows no-one is above - or below - the law.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on rape charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals, which ordered a new trial.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Through his attorney, Dolan, owner of the Knicks and Rangers, strongly denies the allegations.
Through his attorney, Dolan, owner of the Knicks and Rangers, strongly denied the allegations. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A jury found the disgraced movie producer guilty of raping a model in 2013.
The fallen Hollywood mogul is already serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York for rape and criminal sex act charges.
Former models and accusers of Harvey Weinstein rallied for better protections for workers in the fashion industry.
The 70-year-old was sentenced to 23 years in prison and is currently in custody in California.
New York's highest court has granted Harvey Weinstein's request to appeal his 2020 conviction.
