:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/LKRWAVGZMVEXFABJBU2LUVXH6A.jpg "When Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Overturned: Hollywood’s Shock and Reactions")
2024-04-26 20:56:00
In a decision that has surprised and deeply disappointed victims and activists alike, the New York Court of Appeals rape conviction overturned of Harvey Weinstein in 2020, citing an unfair trial due to inadequate testimonial participation. Weinstein, who was originally sentenced to 23 years in prison for two sex crimes, has found himself at the center of a media and legal storm since the accusations once morest him sparked the movement. #MeToo in 2017.
More than 80 women have accused the former Hollywood mogul of a range of acts of sexual assault and harassment. This news has provoked strong reactions from several of the complainants and prominent figures of feminist activism.
In a video statement, Rose McGowan He noted: “It doesn’t matter what they annul, They can’t take away who we are, what we knowwhat we have been through and what we can achieve in this life. We are not victims. “We are people who were hurt by evil.”
Actress Ashley Judd one of the first to denounce Weinsteinexpressed to The New York Times their discontent with the court’s decision, describing it as an injustice to survivors. “We still live in our truth. And we know what happened,” she stated. At a press conference, she added: “This is what it’s like to be a woman in the US, living with the male right to our bodies.”
Arquette, also a victim of Harvey Weinsteindeclared to The Hollywood Reporter that the annulment of the conviction was regrettable. “As a survivor, I am beyond disappointed”, he mentioned.
The Oscar winner who accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and interfering with your career She expressed being “horrified” and “disgusted” by a justice system that favors “predators, not victims.”
Katherine Kendall She also accused Weinstein of harassment and said she was “stunned” by the news. While, Ellen Barkinwho claimed the former producer verbally abused her, called the revocation an “offense.”
For his part, Rosie Perez, one of the women who testified at the trial, expressed her disbelief with a simple “What the hell?!” on Twitter/X.
The actress, author and activist Amber Tamblyn called the decision “a loss for the entire community of women who risked their lives and careers by speaking out”. Besides, Tarana Burkefounder of the movement #MeToohighlighted the importance of movements in times like this.
The news of the New York appeals court finding that the trial had been unfair has shocked not only victims, but also women’s rights advocates and public figures. The decision has been described as “disappointing” and “unfair”. Harvey Weinsteinfor his part, was “cautiously excited” before calling the day “a great day for America.”
Lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor, which represents eight Weinstein accusers, regretted that this ruling is a significant setback in accountability for acts of sexual violence. Tarale Wulff, who testified at Weinstein’s trial in New York, and Dawn Dunning, another of the witnesses, reflected their shock at the annulment but reaffirmed their decision to have faced Weinstein in court.
For its part, Anita Hillchair of the Hollywood Commission, emphasized the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure workplaces free of harassment and abusive behavior, noting that the fight must continue.
It should be noted that, regardless of this decision in the courts in New York, the former Hollywood mogul continues to comply a 16-year sentence for a rape conviction in California in 2022.
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