Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

'Slap in the face': Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Praises Rape Conviction Reversal: "A Great Day For America" | THR News Video

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer is saying it's a "great day in America" after the former Hollywood mogul's rape conviction in New York was overturned. Arthur Aidala, Weinstein's lawyer in the appellate case, opened the first press conference after the overturned conviction saying that his team always knew that "Harvey Weinstein did not get a fair trial." The New York state Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday, ruling that the judge in the New York County trial was prejudiced against Weinstein because among other things, the court allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case.

Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Appeals Court | THR News Video

The New York state Court of Appeals has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. The court ruled that the judge in the New York County trial prejudiced Weinstein with improper rulings, including allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. The court ruled that a new trial must take place.

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

Actor Steve Buscemi Releases Statement Saying He's Okay After NYC Attack

Actor Steve Buscemi , Releases Statement Saying He's, Okay After NYC Attack. Associated Press reports that actor Steve Buscemi is recovering after randomly being punched in the face by a man on the street in New York City. . According to the 66-year-old actor's publicist, the 'Boardwalk Empire' star was assaulted on the morning of May 8 in Manhattan. After the attack, Buscemi was taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding from his left eye. . Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city. , Steve Buscemi's publicist, via Associated Press. He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, Steve Buscemi's publicist, via Associated Press. According to the local police department, no arrests have been made and the investigation is still ongoing. On March 31, Buscemi's fellow 'Boardwalk Empire' actor Michael Stuhlbarg was struck in the back of the neck with a rock while in Manhattan's Central Park. On March 31, Buscemi's fellow 'Boardwalk Empire' actor Michael Stuhlbarg was struck in the back of the neck with a rock while in Manhattan's Central Park. In that incident, Stuhlbarg gave chase and the attacker was taken into custody outside the NYC park. In the recent attack involving Buscemi, the New York Police Department initially released a nameless statement on the assault. The 'Fargo' star's publicist confirmed to the New York Post that the unidentified victim in the attack was the actor.

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