'He Can No Longer Use His Power': Jury Convicts Harvey Weinstein of Rape

TL;DR

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of three sex crimes in California, which, combined with his previous conviction in New York, will likely result in him spending the rest of his life in prison.

Transcript

and welcome everybody to Long Prime daily I'm Jesse Weber Harvey Weinstein the disgrace movie Mogul already convicted of rape in New York is now a convicted sexual predator on both coasts on Monday after 10 days of deliberation a jury in Los Angeles County found Weinstein guilty of three sex crimes in connection with the Russian Italian model juror... Read More

Key Insights

• 😣 Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of three sex crimes in California, ensuring that he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
• 🤨 The mixed verdict and the prior bad act witnesses raise doubts about Weinstein's guilt in some of the charges.
• 😤 Weinstein's legal team plans to appeal the California conviction, but the chances of success are slim.
• 🛟 The impact of these convictions on Weinstein's sentencing means he may serve two sentences consecutively, potentially spending the rest of his life behind bars.
• 💼 The testimony of Kelsey Harris, Megan Thee Stallion's former assistant, has been inconsistent, potentially affecting the credibility of the prosecution's case.
• 🪤 The use of rap lyrics as evidence in the trial is controversial and may not hold up under scrutiny.
• 🧑‍🏭 The jury's perception of Harris's credibility could be a deciding factor in the outcome of the trial.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do the convictions in New York and California impact each other?

The convictions in New York and California are held in different states and involve different accusers. However, even if Weinstein's New York conviction is overturned, he will still face 24 years in California. Both convictions could ultimately result in him spending the rest of his life in prison.

Q: Does Harvey Weinstein have a chance to win an appeal in California?

Winning an appeal in California is a long shot for Weinstein, but he may argue that the mixed verdict and the testimony of the prior bad act witnesses raise reasonable doubts about his guilt. However, winning an appeal in both California and New York is unlikely.

Q: What impact does the California conviction have on Weinstein's sentencing?

The California conviction carries a sentence of between 18 to 24 years in prison. As Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York, he will likely serve his second sentence in California if both convictions are upheld.

Q: Is there a possibility of a retrial for Jane Doe number two?

The decision to retry the case of Jane Doe number two, identified as Lauren Young, will be up to the prosecutor. Young's attorney, Gloria Allred, has expressed readiness to testify a third time if necessary.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of three sex crimes in connection with a Russian Italian model in Los Angeles.

• Weinstein's legal team has filed an appeal, but this latest conviction in California all but guarantees that he will never be released from prison.

• The mixed verdict in this trial means that Weinstein could face between 18 and 24 years behind bars.