Harvey Weinstein is set to go on trial again in New York after his previous conviction for rape was overturned by the state's highest court. The Court of Appeals ruled that prejudicial testimony and improper rulings unfairly influenced the original trial, prompting a retrial. Weinstein, now 73 and in declining health, faces charges of raping an aspiring actor and committing a criminal sex act. Even if acquitted, he remains imprisoned due to other ongoing charges. The retrial is a significant moment for survivors of sexual violence.
This retrial will highlight that Jane Doe's allegations are credible and show how sexual violence destroys lives. It’s an important moment for survivors to be heard in court.
The New York Court of Appeals found that prejudicial testimony and improper rulings during the first trial tainted the conviction, giving Weinstein a chance to present his defense anew.
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