New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein rape conviction

The disgraced Hollywood producer was convicted of coercing women into unwanted sexual encounters.
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[@johnhmielewski1230]

The USA has gone to the wolves.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

-wolves- *_lawyers_*

[@seanpetaia]

No! Wolves lawyer’s

[@MarkPineLife]

What do you mean?

[@frankmalinaro9700]

Money doesn't talk , it SCREAMS !

[@bo2.4u6]

OMG!!!! STAGGERING!!!!!

[@sdm_za]

Do you condone false allegations?

[@f.j.c4444]

It’s only false allegations when it when it portray certain party. It’s good though True color are being shown.

[@J-T46]

Well put!

[@ronramey3760]

Bullshit

[@Pilotpaulie]

NY of course.

[@JennyAngel4U]

I pray for God's justice for all victims of sexual violence 🙏

[@nourazurinskas1632]

❤

[@francoislesperance1980]

He is above the law like his sibling in Gaza.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Give it 24 hours before he's 'casting' for his next flick

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

And less than that for Biden to take money from him.

[@robertbouchard963]

He still gotta do 16 years in California dumbass watch the video before you post

[@Cytron1515]

"Taste of his Own Medicine (Or a taste of something else.)... in Prison."

[@VyHuynh-g1n]

They always find a way to let these people off

[@emillion4470]

Lawyers: " You've got the crime, I've got the brains. Let's make lots of money." The 1% win again.... and the lawyers shall inherit the earth.

[@emillion4470]

@@MyOutsideSocks Not so fast! It's the only home I got!

[@emillion4470]

@@MyOutsideSocks Hang on in there.

[@roberthenry9319]

@@MyOutsideSocks You need to get back on those anti-depressant pills.

[@chrimbus71]

Never forget he was a good friend of Big Mike Obama MRS. OBAMA: I want to start by thanking Harvey Weinstein for organizing this amazing day. (Applause.) Harvey. This is possible because of Harvey. He is a wonderful human being, a good friend and just a powerhouse. And the fact that he and his team took the time to make this happen for all of you should say something not about me or about this place, but about you. Everybody -- we are here because of you. Whoopi Goldberg, Naomie Harris, Ryan Coogler, David Frankel, Blake Lively -- all of us are here because of you. And of course, my dear friend Gayle King is here. We are here because of you. So let's welcome everybody here. (Applause.)

[@J-T46]

Well the Earth is projected by NASA to be swallowed up by the sun, so there’s that…

[@mrcpaddler]

At a Democratic fundraiser, Michelle Obama called him, "One of the greatest human beings I know." Glad to know that the Democrats have gotten their man out.

[@tubesocksteam]

ill help you out "I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy," Trump told the New York Magazine "He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it-Jeffrey enjoys his social life."

[@mattSinco]

​@@tubesocksteamso both Obama and Trump are scum?

[@rubyjones9951]

That sounds about right. They make a great team.

[@Paradys8]

He’s paying BIG Money for it💰💰

[@misshotthang1976]

That's a bunch of crap

[@roberthenry9319]

Actually, it is not a bunch of crap. Weinstein is still guilty. The New York Appeals Court is not saying that Weinstein is innocent. There was just a very real and obvious error (an inexcusable one) by the prosecution during his New York trial. Weinstein is still in jail in California. He is not going anywhere, though he does need to be re-tried in New York. But he is still guilty, and he will be found guilty again in the second New York trial. Stay cool, everyone. Justice actually is working.

[@Tallacus]

Money just corrupts, money just denied justice

[@ilenerosoff7301]

Two justice systems. Disgusting.

[@chinookvalley]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Says it all. Corruption wins again.

[@lightghost7524]

Most 304s consented to what he did, a few didn't and made false grape accusations

[@mjlesq]

He will start looking young again and won't need help walking....Creep

[@willcookmakeup]

Are you fing serious?!

[@fernandovillalobos8248]

All those women knew what he was about and still went to him to further their careers .....

[@simpdefendmlady6579]

Most 304s are williing, only a few were almost coerced and he didn't manage to put his pp in them. So it wasn't grape

[@amorizz5579]

I understand your point, but it only takes one genuine assault to make it a crime. I don't think he forced 99% of those women, but I wouldn't be surprised if he would "grab (some of) them by p***y" without asking. There is an old saying about absolute power...

[@lunalinguine]

1. No, not all of them knew. Listen to victims. 2. Even if some of them did, that doesn't make him raping them okay. Gross AF that you don't understand that.

[@fernandovillalobos8248]

@lunalinguine can't feel sorry for a drug user that goes to a drug dealer that gets them high.... I bet those women benefited off those encounters with him. .... not saying it's right what he did, but those women knew who and what he was about.

[@aned8942]

I pray 🙏🙏🙏 for God's justice ⚖️⚖️⚖️

[@roberthenry9319]

That does not seem to be all that helpful. Pray all that you want, of course. Just bear in mind that all that praying is not going to change a thing.

[@TheRealBatman-wz4cv]

​@@roberthenry9319 I don't know what you believe (or don't believe), but I can tell ya man, as someone who has been through hell, prayer does work. I used to suffer from severe panic disorder. I couldn't go anywhere, without having a panic attack. Through many prayers, I am no longer bound to being stuck in the house, because I could not even get into a vehicle without having bad panic attacks. They have been gone for almost six years now. So, don't believe if you want. All I can say is, i am a walking miracle and I give God all the glory for healing me 🙏🏻

[@rorygreene7275]

Lol. Throw the book away. This man could never get a fair trial and we all know it. He's finished.

[@teeheehee4494]

BS

[@abrakadabrah3031]

Disgusting 🤢😝😢

[@maddieharr7211]

This is nuts

[@edcpike]

Excuse me? No F-ing way!

[@TheRealBatman-wz4cv]

What a pig! Crazy what these Hollywood Elites can get away with.

[@AI-Consultant]

didn't this happen to cosby also.....

[@anthonyziemba9477]

Money talks 💰💰💰💰💰

[@tomytb4135]

$$$$$ How much money they pay to the judge

[@erictaylor3897]

And that my friends is how the system works, thanks for playing.

[@JLTravels]

Insane!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Hey, now, let's not insult all the innocent people with the clinical illness of insanity by associating them with HW.

[@frosty7646]

Someone got paid off.

[@GlobalFreeLiving]

I'm confused... growing up in NY.. I was a model and the casting couch was a real thing... you had to sleep with photographers, booking agents, and everyone. This is why I stopped modeling. Everyone was doing it. So, they need to go after the entire industry. Also, this was 30 plus years ago. This is why we have the statute of limitations. The women should had come out 30 years ago... with a rape kit and drug test. But, to come out and its his word against yours. That's why I didn't buy Cosby's case... out of sixty and Constance.... who was his girlfriend for two years... had zero evidence. Zero! That's why Cosby's case was vacated... it should had never been tried. Period. Hundreds of thousands of black men were lynched without a trail on the word of a whyte person... then the black persons land was stolen over a false accusation.... this tactic is old as time. This is Whyte Justice.

[@lightghost7524]

The term rape kit is a misnomer because it can only tell you whether sex occurred, it can't tell you if it was consensual or not.

[@The_Crow78.]

How old were you when you were modeling?

[@chertz2533]

Damn, this is despite multiple female celebrities saying he met them in his bathrobe ew

[@mattmarzula]

Oh? So they went up to his hotel room at night to what end? Perhaps they should be charged for prostitution?

[@michaelfowler5760]

Homegirl didn't know the word "coerce."

[@hatemadness]

Shouldnt have given him an unfair trial.

[@PrincessCashmonie]

I know he’s happy.

[@Paradys8]

His face looks like DESFIGURATED…

[@elenamonteagudo9855]

What? 🤬

[@brianmeeks7423]

Me too movement not working!!!! 😂

[@The_Crow78.]

The women are just as guilty for offering themselves to him in the first place.

[@jacksonislegend]

To suggest that the women involved in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial are to blame for their own victimization is not only deeply misguided but also perpetuates a harmful narrative that shifts accountability away from the perpetrator. Blaming victims overlooks the fundamental dynamics of power and control that are inherent in sexual assault. Harvey Weinstein wielded immense power in the entertainment industry, and he exploited that power to coerce, intimidate, and manipulate his victims. The argument that the victims "offered themselves up" ignores the reality of how power imbalances can be abused to exploit others. It is critical to understand that consent obtained through coercion, threats, or manipulation is not consent at all. Furthermore, victim-blaming attitudes contribute to a culture of silence that discourages survivors from coming forward. It perpetuates a cycle where perpetrators are not held accountable for their actions, and justice is denied to those who have been wronged. It is essential to challenge and reject any narrative that seeks to shift the blame from the perpetrator to the victim. We must support survivors by acknowledging their courage in coming forward and affirming their right to seek justice without being subjected to judgment or blame. Such attitudes towards victims not only fail to address the root issues of sexual violence but also hinder progress towards a more just and respectful society.

[@user-vv2wd9vm4l]

Can’t call rape countless years later sorry not buying it

[@The_Crow78.]

@@user-vv2wd9vm4l Who is calling rape countless ?

[@rockhaven4435]

A defendant might be as guilty as sin... but the judge and prosecutors still have to do things the right way. If not, this is the type of thing that happens. We might not like it, but that's how the system works.

[@rinraiden]

Hard to believe in Justice when you can see a price tag on it. 😔

[@missl5254]

Let the guilty Free & try the innocent.. Welcome to America.. Of course New York too

[@Paradys8]

Seriously?!? 😳🧐

[@mariejane1567]

Did his house get raided like Diddy's??

[@debcastle2063]

That’s disgusting….

[@shiroibasketshoes]

This male feminist agrees. First Roe Vs. Wade change then this. 😡

[@MarkPineLife]

How much longer does he have to serve in California?

[@shonnieshonnie4862]

Money.

[@PJ-gx3ji]

The new OJ.

[@nealgrey6485]

What is the name of the judge that messed up?

[@nlmnyc]

Good! Can we all just agree that Hollywood has stunk since he’s been gone. Also, yes he did deserve punishment…but life in prison?

[@Godgotmealways]

Smh😢 nobody safe no more

[@dougg1075]

Unequal under the law

[@allegra9967]

Nice to have liberal friends in high places 🤡

[@user-vv2wd9vm4l]

Called rape after many years……yeah, sorry doesn’t work like that so this makes sense

[@marthawoodworth]

Well, he'll never be the same and will never hurt a woman again, bet on it. He'll never be "successful" again, or "popular," AND he's gotten a lot of jail time and turned him into cripple. I might be able to live with that. I think it will be worse for him to be despised and shunned. But if he is tried again: APPLAUSE!

[@peachbottomblues9944]

The rich and powerful are never going to get justly punished…what’s the point of being rich and powerful if not for this? They’re too smart for our system.

[@caliente2512]

Why not do some digging before pointing fingers idiot? They did the right thing.

[@dr9gonkid20]

Catch these hands

[@catastrophictabitha9351]

Weinstein bears the brunt of most movie producers and director's of the past (from the golden age of theatre to now) idea of perks and privileges. Everyone knows about the casting couch. Why were these women surprised? Sometimes you pay an ugly price for fame and fortune

[@BobaDavis]

It wasn't money that got him off, it was having testimony given against him, allegations made that went without an actual charge (basically heresay), to establish his character in a negative light and to embolden other witnesses in their own given statements - in short, whether or not he is actually guilty of the charges facing him in regards to the trial involving those three women, he wasn't given a fair trial. The judge demonstrated prejudice against him and that was the trial's undoing. He's still in prison for the other conviction but they'll have to try him again for the case involving those three women and it opens up an opportunity to seek a retrial for the initial conviction. Just so you all know, he's still in prison while this is all going on.

[@WithoutRemorse12]

The Me Too movement is over. Denzel Washington said we know if this movement was serious if they were still talking about a year later. The stories dried up due to liability and people in power not wanting to be held accountable.

[@thevisitor1012]

Yep. It's funny how MeToo and feminism as a whole is ultimately controlled by rich and powerful men.

[@Larrytalls]

??? Everybody in power over push it might gotta let him out nothing some stll out running around

[@voiceofreasoningelliott5849]

What a country

[@dougg1075]

What country?

[@eldufo2661]

So he stay in prison but in California?

[@kamps492]

Me too again

[@PJ-gx3ji]

C'mon, you all don't believe women would throw themselves at him?

[@amorizz5579]

Two things can be true. Do you think it's impossible for a rich and powerful man to also be a predator? Maybe 99% of the women consented, but it only takes one to become a crime

[@PJ-gx3ji]

@@amorizz5579 I was being sarcastic. 😀😀😀

[@lileos2837]

Hold strong girls!!! I know how hard rape cases are to prosecute, and have been victimized myself, so I know how important this is! The holding was that he did not get a fair trial. And if you believe in gender neutral laws I hope that you can see this ruling as that. New York has a rape shield law, where prior acts of the victim (i.e. being "easy") are not admissible on the grounds that consenting to sex before does not have any bearing on consenting to sex in the alleged rape. New York is merely applying this shield law in a gender neutral fashion, and equally to defendants as well as victims. In other words, just because he raped before does not necessarily mean he raped THIS time. I know that the me too movement was not just about one rape - it was about his career full of bad behavior. It was a topic of conversation in the industry long before the story breaking. But the way the law works, rapes are prosecuted one at a time. As for the court's ruling based upon legal strategy, in this way it was novel as that strategy was an accepted and viable strategy at the time the case was tried, so I don't think we should really see it as an error of strategy. The court is merely announcing, today, that said strategy is an error. The challenge for the prosecution in the retrial will be to figure out what strategy is viable. Despite what is written above, it is a well known and statistically supported fact that the majority of rapes are committed by repeat offenders that get away with it because of this crime has the highest dark figure of all crimes in the US by miles. So, in reality, the fact that a perpetrator has previously raped DOES make it more likely that the present instance was in fact a rape. So.... how to deal with that? One strategy is to call Weinstein to the stand and ask HIM to comment on all the other accusers.

[@deeremeyer1749]

And let the slander and libel lawsuits against the "media" begin.

[@rw717]

FEMALE JUDGES:: "“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes,” the court’s 4-3 decision said. “The remedy for these egregious errors is a new trial.” The court’s majority said “it is an abuse of judicial discretion to permit untested allegations of nothing more than bad behavior that destroys a defendant’s character but sheds no light on their credibility as related to the criminal charges lodged against them.” In a stinging dissent, Judge Madeline Singas wrote that the majority was “whitewashing the facts to conform to a he-said/she-said narrative,” and said the Court of Appeals was continuing a “disturbing trend of overturning juries’ guilty verdicts in cases involving sexual violence.” “The majority’s determination perpetuates outdated notions of sexual violence and allows predators to escape accountability,” Singas wrote.

[@mackone249]

Making America great again....😂😂😂😂

[@ImpossiblyBlack]

That's Jew York for you😑

[@richardrobinson6440]

I think they were too hard on Harvey!

[@emeraldforcier14]

Scott Peterson will be next.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Take a seat over there

[@Jedirising]

What is going on! This is crazy 😢

[@oncho1960]

Freedom for Hunty...Freedom for Harvey....what a joke

[@dtread9543]

Of course it was. They left isn't going to let one of their prominent handlers rot too long.

[@Jazzlobotomy]

all of his accusers have one thing in common they're all actresses. Acting is the ability to craft receiving through interaction. Hell is reality

[@MrMegatron2011]

"Its raining **** (Full Episode) | To catch a ... National Geographic?

[@flatcreek4665]

He must have gotten the money in the right pockets now!

[@rasul407]

Uh-oh

[@HamberdersMilkshakes]

Hey if he is let out this can be good for us movie goers

[@DifferentDose]

Some kippah getting away with it! 😖

[@cultureheadquarters]

This reminds me of (the godfather of Harlem) chin.. the feds said he was sick in the head but that how he got out of jail by acting crazy/sick

[@J-T46]

People who always “get away with it”, never think that they will get theirs. But it will come. Whether in this realm or the next. And for the sake of this man’s eternal existence, I hope that he gets his in this realm. At least then, he’ll have a chance of avoiding the worst wrath imaginable that awaits all unrepentant hearts.

[@letmetranslate4249]

Privilege

[@Josue166]

Who else besides me knew that this was going to happen???

[@kartiersupremewhite330]

Extremely interesting and informative.

[@MoneyMan28]

Money can set rap ist free

[@Julia16yearoldtransgirl]

I thought you can't be tried for the same crime twice?

[@Nana-rn3iq]

Why is this monster still alive.

[@fernandovillalobos8248]

Just like bill Cosby.... both free again.

[@Rickets1911]

Two tiered justice strikes again

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

#FreeHarvey 😂

[@annees9738]

This is a downright shame. These poor women are getting assaulted again... disgusting

[@derrickwoods4929]

These poor women gave their coochie up willingly.

[@simpdefendmlady6579]

Lol

[@johnnyjones12]

They never was assaulted they were given a opportunity for a short cut to fame and money 💰 like the illuminated ones always have offered and they choose accept the offer!!! They could’ve just as easy said NO THIS IS WRONG NO THANK YOU I’ll GET MY FAME & Money one day from my amazing talent BUT THEY DIDN’T!!! People are ridiculous sheep 😂 justifying people making a BAD deal with the DEVIL 👿 by blaming the devil!!! BUT NOT BLAMING the acceptor of the devils deal!!! Smfh wtf Regret is NOT RAPE #WomenHaveZero #Accountability #EveryBadChoiceIs #SomeoneElseFault

[@The_Crow78.]

These women are just as guilty for offering themselves to him in the first place.

[@johnnyjones12]

@@The_Crow78. preach no one held them down and no one made them accept the offer he gave them for fame and money! They chose to accept the deal

[@dougg1075]

Figures

[@drumtwo4seven]

GOOD !

[@Josue166]

The Weinstein connection strikes again

[@DifferentDose]

❤ 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B 4B! ❤

[@Jazzfestn]

Welcome back Harvey! Wanna meet some chicks tonite?!

[@McKelT]

Let all the women RISE up AGAINNNNNN

[@cheerlynstovall5506]

He's not being released 😂They will retry him & he will get more time😂