"Harvey Weinstein Appeals for New Trial in NY Rape Conviction"

Harvey Weinstein's attorneys have asked New York's highest state court to overturn one of his rape convictions and grant him a new trial in another case, arguing that he did not receive a fair trial. The defense focused on challenging the testimony of three witnesses and the statute of limitations. Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year sentence in New York and a 16-year sentence in California, claims that the "bad acts" testimony was unnecessary and unfairly prejudiced the jury. The Court of Appeals panel did not indicate when it would issue a decision.