Harvey Weinstein‘s rape conviction in New York was overturned this spring … and now he is seeking to obtain an identical consequence in California, having simply filed a brand new attraction.
In new authorized docs obtained by TMZ, Weinstein’s legal professionals — Jennifer Bonjean and Michael Freedman — are formally interesting his 2022 rape conviction in L.A. … claiming prosecutors relied on false testimony to advance a flawed narrative from one among his accusers.
In addition they went after the prosecution for allegedly introducing prejudicial data from beforehand uncharged alleged intercourse offenses unrelated to the case — which they are saying unfairly swayed the jury towards Weinstein.
His legal professionals state HW’s constitutional rights had been a “casualty” within the trial, noting he is entitled to a retrial the place his rights are “safeguarded, the place he’s permitted to current proof of his innocence, and the place his conduct is on trial – not his character.”
You will recall … Weinstein’s legal professionals made comparable factors whereas preventing for his attraction in NY. Bear in mind, Weinstein’s staff claimed he was disadvantaged of a good and neutral jury trial, blaming sensational media protection for influencing the jury.
4/25/24
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His NY attraction docs additionally referred to as out one particular juror, who they stated lied about writing a guide about older males preying upon youthful girls.
Finally, Weinstein’s attraction was profitable … with the appeals courtroom tossing out the conviction as they felt too many witnesses had been allowed to testify about uncharged alleged prior sexual misconduct. In fact, he is happening trial anew in New York — with prosecutors searching for one other chew on the apple.
Weinstein was discovered responsible of 1 depend of rape and two counts of sexual assault in his Los Angeles trial … however was acquitted of a depend of sexual battery.
Weinstein has maintained his innocence all through his extremely publicized trials.
