NY top court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction, orders retrial

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The decision to overturn Weinstein's conviction sparks debate over judicial discretion and its impact on sexual assault cases.

The decision to overturn Weinstein's conviction sparks debate over judicial discretion and its impact on sexual assault cases.Weinstein's conviction was a #MeToo milestone, amid a wave of accusations against men in various fields for sexual misconduct. / Photo: Reuters

The court also said the trial judge compounded the error by letting Weinstein be cross-examined in a way that portrayed him in a"highly prejudicial" light. "We will do everything in our power to retry this case and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault," Emily Tuttle, a spokesperson for Bragg, said in an email.It was not immediately clear how the decision would affect Weinstein, who has been serving his sentence in upstate New York.

 

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