Harvey Weinstein‘s responsible verdict in New York was overturned, however there isn’t any manner that occurs right here on the West Coast … in accordance with the L.A. County D.A.’s Workplace, that’s.
Whereas many are questioning whether or not Weinstein’s L.A. conviction will maintain up now {that a} NY appeals courtroom tossed his conviction, the prosecutors who dealt with the case right here in Cali aren’t apprehensive one bit … telling TMZ its case was per state legislation.
A rep for the D.A.’s workplace says California legislation permits “propensity proof” in sexual assault instances topic to a decide’s discretion … and, the workplace used proof of Weinstein’s sexual assaults in different jurisdictions to make its case — completely authorized, in accordance with them.
The D.A.’s workplace says it is saddened by the enchantment ends in NYC … however, provides it is positive his convictions in L.A. — for which Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years — will maintain up underneath appellate scrutiny, and it intends for Weinstein to face penalties for his actions.
Actually, the workplace is so positive its conviction will stand, that even its chief, District Legal professional George Gascón went on the file … telling the Los Angeles Instances he is completely comfy with the conviction’s validity.
That stated, the New York D.A.’s workplace most likely felt fairly assured too till this morning … when the choice got here down from the courtroom of appeals to vacate Weinstein’s responsible verdict.
The appeals courtroom concluded Weinstein ended up extra on trial for different situations of alleged previous conduct versus particular crimes prosecutors charged him with … and concluded he wanted a brand new jury to weigh in.
The Manhattan D.A.’s Workplace tells TMZ it plans to retry Weinstein … whereas his protection lawyer Jennifer Bonjean continues to work on his enchantment in L.A.
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JB sat down with us on “TMZ Dwell” Thursday … arguing the L.A. determination’s gotta get overturned too due to the NYC final result. It is certain to be an extended, rancorous battle.