The message from the highest court in the state of New York was clear last week: No matter who they are or how unpopular they might be, defendants are entitled to a fair trial.
It was the central point in a decision handed by the New York State Court of Appeals overturning Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. The 4-3 ruling concluded that the Weinstein jury was potentially prejudiced against the defendant because the judge allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case, purportedly to prove Weinstein’s intent.
” Prosecutors said Wednesday they intend to re-try Weinstein later this year. Why ‘Sandoval’ is so important The ruling on what happens if Trump takes the stand may be the most relevant, as the former president has claimed he would like to testify.
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