New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein's accusers could again be forced to relive their traumas on the witness stand

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Los Angeles (Etienne Laurent/Pool Photo via AP)

New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that were not part of the case.

“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes,” the court’s four-three decision said.