"Harvey Weinstein Appeals 2020 Rape Conviction to New York's Highest Court"
Harvey Weinstein is appealing his 2020 rape conviction in New York's highest court, 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. Weinstein's lawyers are asking for a dismissal of the conviction, contending that there should not be a different set of rules for individuals vilified by society. The Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments, but a ruling is not expected immediately.