When New York's top court threw out Harvey Weinstein's conviction, it emphasized issues with using testimony from women who were not part of the trial to establish him as a serial sexual predator.
New York lawmakers are proposing legislation to allow evidence of prior bad acts in sex crimes cases, aiming to demonstrate a defendant's propensity to commit such acts.
Federal prosecutors have had the ability to use similar testimony in sexual misconduct cases since 1994, but challenges like hearsay or prejudice may still arise.
The proposed legislation could impact Mr. Weinstein's retrial, as it would go into effect immediately if passed during this session, potentially changing the dynamics of his case.
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