Overview

• Harvey Weinstein's lawyers argue his 2020 rape conviction was unfair, citing biased rulings and the inclusion of excessive testimonies from women not part of the case.
• Weinstein, serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault, seeks a new trial for the criminal sexual act charge, claiming the rape charge is outside the statute of limitations.
• The appeal challenges the trial judge's decisions, including allowing testimonies about Weinstein's past misconduct and a juror who wrote a novel involving predatory older men.
• Weinstein's conviction played a pivotal role in the #MeToo movement, with his trial drawing intense publicity and protests.
• New York's highest court appears divided on the appeal, with no immediate ruling expected.