New York Court of Appeals overturns Weinstein conviction, citing misuse of prior bad acts
April 29, 2024
In a landmark ruling, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of Harvey Weinstein, a decision that hinged on the controversial use of prior bad acts in his trial. Weinstein, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple complainants, argued that his defense was compromised by the admission of testimony about unrelated sexual acts. The court concurred,
