Harvey Weinstein Appeals 2020 Rape Conviction in New York's Top Court
Harvey Weinstein is appealing his 2020 rape conviction, arguing that the judge trampled his right to a fair trial by allowing testimony from three women whose allegations weren't part of the case and ruling that prosecutors could confront Weinstein about other unrelated misbehavior if he had testified. His lawyers are asking New York's Court of Appeals to dismiss the conviction, contending that there should not be a different set of rules for an individual vilified by society. Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence, maintains his innocence and contends that any sexual activity was consensual. The court is not expected to rule immediately.
