Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Overturned by Court
Harvey Weinstein, once considered one of the most influential individuals in Hollywood, recently experienced a significant shift in his ongoing legal journey. The highest court in New York state decided to overturn his conviction related to sexual assault charges.
Harvey Weinstein, the co-founder of the entertainment company Miramax, was a dominant figure in Hollywood for several decades. However, his reputation took a severe hit when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2017. The accusations, made by over 100 women, ranged from unwanted advances to rape.
Weinstein's high-profile trial began in 2020, and he was convicted of felony sex crimes later that year. This conviction was seen as a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement, which seeks to hold powerful individuals accounta...