Harvey Weinstein's Legal Team Appeals for New York Rape Conviction Overturn

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Harvey Weinstein's Legal Team Appeals for New York Rape Conviction Overturn
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Harvey Weinstein's lawyer has appealed to New York's highest court to overturn his conviction, arguing that too many accusers were allowed to testify at his trial. The lawyer challenged the judge's ruling allowing three women to testify as "Molineux" witnesses, stating that it made it impossible for Weinstein to get a fair trial. The prosecution argued that the Molineux witnesses were necessary to establish Weinstein's disregard for consent, while some judges questioned the need for such testimony. The court's decision on the appeal remains pending.

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