Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned

US

A New York court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark “MeToo” case.

The state’s highest court found the judge at the trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

The ruling by the Court of Appeals will mean a painful chapter in reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures looks likely to be reopened.

It was an era that began in 2017 with a flood of allegations against Weinstein.

Weinstein’s accusers could again be forced to relive their traumas on the witness stand.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Articles You May Like

Two Idaho firefighters shot dead
Fans react to Jota death
Zohran Mamdani responds to Eric Adams’ ‘manicured nails’ dig
LIVE: Funeral for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva
Actor Julian McMahon dead at 56