California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction but ordered a resentencing due to procedural issues. This follows a decision by New York prosecutors to drop a separate case against the former film producer.
Why it matters
The ruling marks a significant development in the legal aftermath of the #MeToo movement, affecting the duration and structure of Weinstein's ongoing incarceration.
An appeals court on Friday (June 26, 2026) upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him.
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