Harvey Weinstein's Legal Troubles
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction was overturned by New York's highest court, and Manhattan prosecutors plan to retry his case due to unfair trial claims. Weinstein, suffering from health issues, remains behind bars for a separate rape conviction in California.
Key Points
- Appeals court ruled that the judge made errors by allowing certain testimonies and cross-examination
- Manhattan prosecutor's office is committed to retrying the case
- Weinstein co-founded Miramax film studio and produced several award-winning films
Pros
- Manhattan prosecutors plan to retry his case after an appeals court ruled he did not receive a fair trial
- New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction
Cons
- Weinstein is reportedly suffering from various health issues including diabetes, cardiac problems, sleep apnea, and blindness