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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.

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

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.