US EditionHarvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense’s jury misconduct claims are ‘implausible’
Prosecutors call jurors' affidavits claiming intimidation during Weinstein's conviction inconsistent and urge denial of the motion without a hearing, with a ruling expected by Dec. 22.
- On Wednesday, Manhattan District Attorney's Office prosecutors urged a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein's claim that his June conviction was marred by threats and bullying, calling the jurors' accounts inconsistent and implausible.
- Nearly four full months after the guilty verdict, Harvey Weinstein filed a motion to set aside the June conviction, citing affidavits last month from two jurors who regretted voting to convict and claimed intimidation, while Arthur Aidala argued the verdict was marred by threats and bias.
- Signed by Assistant DA Matthew Colangelo, the 62-page opposition argued the court responded properly and cited the U.S. Supreme Court rule protecting verdict finality, noting a juror earlier said only 'playground stuff' and dismissed threats claims.
- If the motion fails, Weinstein's June conviction would remain and his lawyers continue fighting to avoid another retrial on the undecided Jessica Mann count while he faces up to 25 years on the first-degree criminal sexual act conviction.
- His 2020 conviction, a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement, was overturned last year, and this is the second trial on some charges, making the dispute over juror testimony consequential.
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Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense's jury misconduct claims are 'implausible'
Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors.
A man, who was about 25 years old at the time of the incident, forced a woman to take him to different points in the city and surrounding areas, where he repeatedly and violently assaulted her.
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