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Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, resentencing ordered

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but has ordered that he must be resentenced. Separately, a New York rape charge against Weinstein was dropped after an accuser stated she could not endure a fourth trial.

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Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, resentencing ordered

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What Happened

A California appeals court has upheld the rape conviction of former film producer Harvey Weinstein. The court, however, has ruled that Weinstein must be resentenced.

In a separate legal development, a rape charge against Weinstein in New York has been dismissed. This decision came after one of the accusers indicated that she was unable to proceed with a fourth trial.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction in California has been upheld by an appeals court.

  2. 2

    The California appeals court has ordered that Harvey Weinstein must be resentenced.

  3. 3

    A rape charge against Harvey Weinstein in New York has been dropped.

  4. 4

    The New York charge was dropped after an accuser stated she could not endure a fourth trial.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

san-antonio-express-newsSan Antonio Express-News
Focuses on the dropping of Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge due to an accuser's inability to endure a fourth trial.
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pittsburgh-post-gazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Highlights the dismissal of Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge, citing the accuser's statement about not enduring a fourth trial.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
Reports on the California appeals court upholding Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction and the order for resentencing.
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baltimoresunBaltimore Sun
Details the California appeals court's affirmation of Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction and the subsequent requirement for resentencing.
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seattlepiSeattle PI
Covers the California appeals court's decision to uphold Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction while mandating a resentencing.
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Full Coverage

19 articles · chronological
San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial - San Antonio Express-News
TMZTMZ
Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge Dropped, Won't Face Fourth Trial
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Prosecutors to drop unresolved Harvey Weinstein rape charge
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial
Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors Won’t Seek Fourth Rape Trial
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a 4th trial
NewsmaxNewsmax
Prosecutors Drop Final Weinstein Rape Charge - Newsmax
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped - Baltimore Sun
Scripps NewsScripps News
Harvey Weinstein won't face 4th trial - Scripps News
VultureVulture
New York Prosecutors Drop Rape Charge Against Harvey Weinstein
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
VarietyVariety
Appeals Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Rape Conviction But Orders New Sentence
Seattle PISeattle PI
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced - Seattlepi.com
CBS NewsCBS News
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced - Baltimore Sun
New York PostNew York Post
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter
Appeals Court Orders Harvey Weinstein Resentencing, Though Conviction Stands
DeadlineDeadline
Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Appeal Fails, But New Sentence Ordered For West Coast Sex Crimes Conviction

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Full Coverage

19 articles · chronological

San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial - San Antonio Express-News
TMZTMZ
Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge Dropped, Won't Face Fourth Trial
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Prosecutors to drop unresolved Harvey Weinstein rape charge
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial
Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors Won’t Seek Fourth Rape Trial
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a 4th trial
NewsmaxNewsmax
Prosecutors Drop Final Weinstein Rape Charge - Newsmax
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped - Baltimore Sun
Scripps NewsScripps News
Harvey Weinstein won't face 4th trial - Scripps News
VultureVulture
New York Prosecutors Drop Rape Charge Against Harvey Weinstein
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
VarietyVariety
Appeals Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Rape Conviction But Orders New Sentence
Seattle PISeattle PI
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced - Seattlepi.com
CBS NewsCBS News
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced - Baltimore Sun
New York PostNew York Post
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter
Appeals Court Orders Harvey Weinstein Resentencing, Though Conviction Stands
DeadlineDeadline
Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Appeal Fails, But New Sentence Ordered For West Coast Sex Crimes Conviction

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