What led to Harvey Weinstein’s overturned 2020 rape conviction?
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by the New York Court of Appeals, which ruled he did not receive a fair trial. Eric Sorensen explains what led to the decision, why it doesn’t make Weinstein a free man, and how this has stunned the women who broke their silence to...
Global National
Apr 25
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned by N.Y. court, #MeToo founder calls for action
On Thursday, New York’s highest court overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped trigger the #MeToo movement. #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke said that she was “devastated for the survivors” connected to the case, but insisted that this was “not a blow to the movement”...
Crime
Apr 25
Global National: April 25
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by the New York Court of Appeals, which ruled he did not receive a fair trial. What led to the decision, why it doesn’t make Weinstein a free man, and how this has stunned the women who broke their silence to accuse the ex-movie...
Global National
Apr 25
Peter Nygard’s son alleges fashion mogul had ‘more accusations than Epstein, Weinstein and Cosby combined’
Kai Nygard, the son of Canadian-Finnish fashion mogul Peter Nygard, remarked outside a courthouse Sunday, in Toronto — after his father was found guilty on four of five counts of sexual assault — that his father faced “more formal accusations than “(Jeffrey) Epstein, (Harvey) Weinstein, and (Bill) Cosby combined.”
Canada
Nov 12, 2023
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, sexual assault by jury in LA
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape in a trial in Los Angeles on Monday, the second conviction for the one-time Hollywood kingmaker who became the face of #MeToo sexual abuse allegations five years ago, according to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Crime
Dec 20, 2022
The fall of Harvey Weinstein: How the scandal unfolded
Global News recounts the details of the scandal surrounding the Hollywood producer.
Jan 20, 2020
Harvey Weinstein says he feels ‘like the forgotten man’ in new interview
Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein is concerned about his legacy and claims his work has been forgotten in the wake of allegations of sexual assault. “I feel like the forgotten man,” Weinstein said in an interview published Sunday in the New York Post.
Crime
Dec 16, 2019
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in a New York State prison for rape and sexual assault by Supreme Court Judge James Burke on Wednesday.
Mar 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein arrives at court for hearing on whether to boost bail
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein arrived at a courthouse in New York City on Wednesday for a hearing on whether to raise his bail from $1 million to $5 million.
Dec 11, 2019
Harvey Weinstein arrives for bail hearing in New York
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is back in a New York City courthouse Friday morning for a pretrial hearing in his rape and sexual assault case. He arrived limping and requiring assistance from an associate.
Crime
Dec 6, 2019
‘Time’s up on sexual harassment’: Rosanna Arquette on Weinstein
Actor and Harvey Weinstein accuser Rosanna Arquette said in New York City on Jan. 6 that “time’s up on sexual harassment” and on a “culture of silence” against speaking out against sexual abuse. She spoke to the public and the media as Harvey Weinstein came back to court for a hearing that will set the...
Crime
Jan 6, 2020
‘They’re victory would be our victory’: Rose McGowan commends bravery of Weinstein accusers
Actress and Harvey Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan spoke out on Monday ahead of his sexual assault trial, commending the bravery of the two woman testifying in the trial and telling reporters “They’re victory would be our victory, their loss would be our loss.”
Entertainment
Jan 6, 2020
Lawyer for Weinstein says client has ‘right’ to a fair trial
Donna Rotunno, an attorney representing disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein, spoke on Monday about her clients right to a fair trial and said Weinstein’s legal team believes it’s “going to be possible” to find a fair jury.
Entertainment
Jan 6, 2020
L.A. district attorney charges Harvey Weinstein in sexual assault of 2 women
Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey outlined on Monday criminal charges filed against disgraced movie magnate Harvey Weinstein in connection with the sexual assault of two women in Los Angeles County.
Entertainment
Jan 6, 2020
L.A. district attorney says it was ‘challenging’ getting Weinstein accusers to share their story
After announcing criminal charges against Harvey Weinstein, Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey said on Monday it was “challenging” getting accusers to open up about what they experienced.
Entertainment
Jan 6, 2020
Weinstein to face further charges in L.A. following guilty verdict in New York
Gloria Allred, the attorney representing the Harvey Weinstein accusers in New York, spoke to media on Monday following the verdict in the lengthy trial that found the former movie producer guilty on two counts of sexual assault. She spoke about the additional upcoming criminal sexual assault trial of Weinstein in Los Angeles, where she will...
Crime
Feb 24, 2020
Allred calls guilty verdict ‘a legal reckoning for Harvey Weinstein’
Following a verdict where former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault in New York, Gloria Allred, attorney for Weinstein’s accusers, called her clients “role models in courage” for speaking out against Weinstein, especially as they were “subjected to a brutal and intense cross examination” during the lengthy trial,...
Crime
Feb 24, 2020
Weinstein Company on the verge of being sold off amidst scandal
The Weinstein Company’s board of directors is expected to meet today to discuss the company’s possible sale amid the scandal surrounding ousted co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
Crime
Oct 17, 2017
Harvey Weinstein faces further isolation both inside and outside Hollywood
French President Emmanuel Macron says he is taking steps to strip Harvey Weinstein of his prestigious Legion of Honor medal. This follows Weinstein’s expulsion this weekend from Hollywood’s motion picture academy, the group that hands out the Oscars.
Crime
Oct 16, 2017
Celebrities speak out in support of Ashley Judd
Since Ashley Judd spoke to the New York Times about her experience with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, many celebrities, including Meryl Streep, have come forward praising Judd for doing so.
Global News Morning BC
Oct 9, 2017