Current:Home > InvestTradeEdge Exchange:Ashley Judd and Other Stars React to Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Conviction -ValueCore
TradeEdge Exchange:Ashley Judd and Other Stars React to Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Conviction
Indexbit Exchange View
Date:2025-04-07 21:23:46
Harvey Weinstein's conviction update is TradeEdge Exchangetaking its toll on those connected with his case.
After the disgraced film producer's conviction in the state of New York was overturned by an appeals court on April 25, key figures in the #MeToo movement are speaking out—including Ashley Judd, the first actress to come forward with allegations against Weinstein.
"That is unfair to survivors," Judd told The New York Times. "We still live in our truth. And we know what happened."
Another of Weinstein's accusers to come forward publicly, Katherine Kendall, told the outlet, "[It's] a terrible reminder that victims of sexual assault just don't get justice. I'm completely let down by the justice system right now. I'm sort of flabbergasted."
Amber Tamblyn, another actress who has been a key advocate for the #MeToo movement, also expressed her frustrations, calling the overturning "a loss to the entire community of women who put their lives and careers on the line to speak out."
"If there is any good that comes out of this news," the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants alum continued, "I hope that it reignites people and their passion to not just say they want equality, not just say they want safety, but to really work towards it."
Though he pleaded not guilty to the charges, Weinstein was previously sentenced to 23 years in prison in February 2020 for criminal sexual act in the first degree and for rape in the third degree.
The conviction was then overturned after the Court of Appeals found in a 4-3 decision on April 25 that the trial judge who presided over the case had made a mistake in allowing certain witness testimony. (In the decision, obtained by E! News, it was noted a new trial has already been ordered.)
Per the documents, the court concluded that the "trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because that testimony served no material non-propensity purpose."
In a statement to the New York Times, Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala said the decision was "not just a victory for Mr. Weinstein, but for every criminal defendant in the state of New York, and we compliment the Court of Appeals for upholding the most basic principles that a criminal defendant should have in a trial."
The reversal of his 2020 conviction comes only two months after Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison in California for one count of forcible rape and two counts of sexual assault.
Though the 72-year-old would still need to serve his sentence in California, this overturning does not equal the end of his legal troubles in New York.
As a spokesperson for New York's District Attorney's office told NBC News, "We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."
(NBC and E! News are both part of NBCUniversal.)
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (5)
Related
- What to watch: O Jolie night
- Dick Van Dyke credits neighbors with saving his life and home during Malibu fire
- Rebecca Minkoff says Danny Masterson was 'incredibly supportive to me' at start of career
- How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this weekend
- Trump's 'stop
- 'The Later Daters': Cast, how to stream new Michelle Obama
- What is Sora? Account creation paused after high demand of AI video generator
- Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter, an AP
Ranking
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
- Chiquis comes from Latin pop royalty. How the regional Mexican star found her own crown
- 'Wicked' sing
- Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s winning auction bid
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Not sure what to write in your holiday card? These tips can help: Video tutorial
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
- Rooftop Solar Keeps Getting More Accessible Across Incomes. Here’s Why
Recommendation
Questlove charts 50 years of SNL musical hits (and misses)
South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order
This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' — and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
'Squirrel stuck in a tree' tops funniest wildlife photos of the year: See the pictures
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
Man on trial in Ole Miss student’s death lied to investigators, police chief says
Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast