Harvey Weinstein Is Granted Appeal of Rape, Sex-Assault Conviction
- New York’s high court takes case after earlier appeal rejected
- Weinstein is serving 23-year term, awaiting trial in LA case
Harvey Weinstein
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Harvey Weinstein has been granted a request to appeal his rape and sexual assault conviction to New York’s highest court.
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore granted the request on Aug. 19, said Gary Spencer, a spokesperson for the Court of Appeals in Albany.