Harvey Weinstein Seeks to Appeal Rape Conviction in Los Angeles
Harvey Weinstein‘s rape conviction in New York was overturned this spring … and now he’s looking to achieve a similar outcome in California, having just filed a new appeal.
In new legal docs obtained by TMZ, Weinstein’s lawyers — Jennifer Bonjean and Michael Freedman — are officially appealing his 2022 rape conviction in L.A. … claiming prosecutors relied on false testimony to advance a flawed narrative from one of his accusers.
They also went after the prosecution for allegedly introducing prejudicial information from previously uncharged alleged sex offenses unrelated to the case — which they say unfairly swayed the jury against Weinstein.
His lawyers state HW’s constitutional rights were a “casualty” in the trial, noting he’s entitled to a retrial where his rights are “safeguarded, where he is permitted to present evidence of his innocence, and where his conduct is on trial – not his character.”
You’ll recall … Weinstein’s lawyers made similar points while fighting for his appeal in NY. Remember, Weinstein’s team claimed he was deprived of a fair and impartial jury trial, blaming sensational media coverage for influencing the jury.