Harvey Weinstein Will Face New Rape Trial, Manhattan D.A. Announces At First Hearing Since 2020 Conv

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Harvey Weinstein Will Face New Rape Trial, Manhattan D.A. Announces At First Hearing Since 2020 Conviction Was Overturned

DEADLINE.COM
By Dominic Patten, Sean Piccoli
May 1, 2024

“We believe in this case, and we will be retrying this case,” prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape case told a judge today in the first hearing since the much-accused producer’s 2020 conviction was overturned last week. “It was a strong case in 2020 …and it remains a strong case in 2024,” added Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg.

Weinstein was sitting in the courtroom as the officials from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced their intention to take the case back to a jury. The trial could begin as quickly as September, if room can be found on the court calendar.

“We are happy to hear that the prosecutors want a speedy trial,” Weinstein chief attorney Arthur Aidala told the court as he once again proclaimed his client’s innocence. “It’s a new trial, it’s a new day … his life is on the line.”

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https://deadline.com/2024/05/harvey-weinstein-rape-trial-hearing-1235901214/

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UPDATE

By CNN Newsource
Published: Oct. 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
(CNN) - Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone cancer, according to a source close to the incarcerated movie producer.
The source said 72-year-old Weinstein is undergoing treatment at Rikers Island in New York.
Weinstein’s longtime spokesperson declined to comment on his diagnosis and whether his upcoming trial might be impacted by it.
Weinstein was convicted of a first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape in 2020 and was given a 23-year prison sentence.

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UPDATE

By CNN Newsource
Published: Oct. 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
(CNN) - Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone cancer, according to a source close to the incarcerated movie producer.
The source said 72-year-old Weinstein is undergoing treatment at Rikers Island in New York.
Weinstein’s longtime spokesperson declined to comment on his diagnosis and whether his upcoming trial might be impacted by it.
Weinstein was convicted of a first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape in 2020 and was given a 23-year prison sentence.

Very bad cancer and not to be wished on anyone.

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Very bad cancer and not to be wished on anyone.

Nevertheless, it's difficult to muster a tear for ol' Harv.

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Remember when Michelle Obama said that Harvey Weinstein is a "wonderful human being, a good friend, and just a powerhouse"? Will she and Barry attend his funeral?

https://twitter.com/ThrillaRilla369/status/1848831722697232589

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Remember when Michelle Obama said that Harvey Weinstein is a "wonderful human being, a good friend, and just a powerhouse"? Will she and Barry attend his funeral?

https://twitter.com/ThrillaRilla369/status/1848831722697232589

Did he seriously say that sh*t?!?!  He's one of the principal reasons the U.S. has become so divided; that's what happens when you openly foment racial animosity for political gain.