Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned

Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned
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The Spin

Narrative A

Under the protection of the US Constitution, every American criminal defendant has the right to face only the specific charges laid against them in a particular trial. It is unfair, therefore, to include unrelated accusations of prior misbehavior. Due to these inadmissible testimonies included in the trial, Weinstein's right to testify under fair questioning was also violated.

Narrative B

While the court's majority has laid out some reasonable legal claims, this ruling is a serious setback in the fight to protect women from dangerous sexual predators. Sex crimes are well known to be far more complex than other crimes, and it appears the court doesn't understand the nuanced nature of Harvey Weinstein's trial. This is a sad day for those who Weinstein victimized.


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