Judge’s decision in Weinstein trial had abandoned Molineux ruling limiting testimony to complainants involved in case, while Trump’s trial judge has permitted jury to hear evidence of uncharged activity
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein in court in Los Angeles ahead of his conviction for rape in 2020. Photograph: Etienne Laurent/Pool/AP’s trial resumed in New York on Thursday morning, a low murmur of surprise swept through the courtroom where members of the public and media had gathered., the former Hollywood producer and power player who was serving 23 years after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. He remains in jail,.
Aidala said he and his legal team were adamant from the beginning that Weinstein did not receive a fair trial. He quoted the observation of Judith Kaye, the first woman to serve as chief judge of New York, that while there are people who are unpopular in society, “we still have to apply the law fairly to them”.
Seven years have passed since a New York Times investigation detailed allegations of decades of sexual misconduct against Weinstein. Shortly afterwards, the New Yorker published a story about 13 women who disclosed their experiences with the producer, ranging from harassment to allegations of rape. He was quickly dismissed by the company that bore his name, and was treated as a pariah as the film industry came to terms with its internal culture of silent acceptance of the behaviour disclosed.
Now Weinstein’s legal team is looking forward to a new trial, with a new judge and prosecutor. “If there is a trial here in New York, Mr Weinstein’s insistence on... innocence will come forward and he will be acquitted, yes,” Aidala predicted.
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