Harvey Weinstein launches appeal against rape and sexual assault convictions

Harvey Weinstein has lodged an appeal against his conviction for rape and sexual assault, more than a year after he was sentenced to 23 years in prison (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Harvey Weinstein has launched an appeal against his convictions for rape and sexual assault, more 12 months after he was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Lawyers for the disgraced Hollywood mogul, 69, argued in legal papers lodged in New York he was denied a fair trial and requested his convictions be reversed.