Harvey Weinstein Attorney Points to Juror Intimidation In Effort to Vacate Conviction

The former studio chief was convicted in June on one criminal sexual charge and still faces a new trial on a rape charge.

The Hollywood Reporter
Harvey Weinstein Faces Justice Again: 'A Very Different Trial'

As Harvey Weinstein faces his third trial, his defense hopes that a changing political climate and a new judge give him a chance of acquittal.

Variety

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Prosecutors in New York accused #HarveyWeinstein’s lead defense lawyer of making public statements intended 2 intimidate potential witness ahead o fallen #MovieMogul’s retrial & asked judge 2 take action

#Manhattan DA’s off sent letter 2 trial judge Thur criticizing comments made by lawyer #ArthurAidala outside o court on May 1, urging judge 2 instruct defense team “not 2 make public statements discussing/disparaging potential witnesses in future”

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Harvey Weinstein's New York case: Prosecutors cry foul over defense lawyer's comments

Prosecutors in New York accused Harvey Weinstein’s lead defense lawyer of making public statements intended to intimidate a potential witness ahead of the fallen movie mogul’s retrial and asked a judge to take action. New York’s highest court last month threw out Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. The Manhattan district attorney’s office sent a letter to the trial judge Thursday criticizing comments made by lawyer Arthur Aidala outside of court on May 1. They want a judge to remind lawyers not to disparage potential witnesses. Aidala declined to comment Friday.

AP News
Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Appeals Verdict at New York's Highest Court

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, argued before the New York Court of Appeals that two rulings made it impossible to get a fair trial.

Variety