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California appeals court upholds Weinstein’s rape conviction but says he must be resentenced

California appeals court upholds Weinstein’s rape conviction but says he must be resentenced

Summary

A California appeals court confirmed Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 conviction for rape and sexual assault but ordered a new sentencing. Weinstein remains in prison, while prosecutors in New York dropped one rape charge after the accuser declined to testify again.

Key Facts

  • A California appeals court upheld Weinstein’s 2022 conviction for rape and sexual assault.
  • The court said Weinstein must be resentenced, meaning a new sentencing hearing is needed.
  • Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison in December 2022 in California.
  • New York prosecutors dropped one rape charge after the accuser said she could not testify again.
  • Weinstein still faces another sexual felony conviction in New York.
  • More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or misconduct.
  • Weinstein has denied all allegations.
  • He appealed the California conviction, arguing a key witness’s testimony was unfairly limited.
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