The highest court in New York overturned his conviction

Upheaval in Harvey Weinstein’s case as the highest court in New York overturned his conviction citing an “unfair trial”.

In particular, the New York Supreme Court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on felony sex crimes charges, in a case that has sparked the global MeToo movement.

The highest court in New York in a 4-3 decision says that the judge in the Harvey Weinstein case made a critical error that affected the outcome of the trial.

Specifically, the Court of Appeal ruled that the judge, as he allowed the prosecutors to call as witnesses a number of women who testified that Harvey Weinstein, but had nothing to do with the case for which he was accused and was being tried.

According to SKY News, after this decision, the accused witnesses will be asked to relive the nightmare of describing in the courtroom, the sexual harassment by the once powerful Hollywood producer.

Weinstein’s attorney said the ruling was not just a victory for his client, but for every defendant in New York state, and “we commend the Court of Appeals for upholding the most basic principles that a defendant should have at trial.” ».