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Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
By Andrew Dalton at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him.
A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision, saying ...
Key takeaway A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision, saying his trial judge did not violate the former movie magnate’s constitutional rights.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The appeals court decision to uphold Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction while ordering a resentencing has significant implications for the local community. The fact that the judge must reconsider the sentence due to the use of thrown-out New York convictions as an aggravating factor raises questions about the fairness of the sentencing process in Los Angeles County. This case also highlights the importance of the MeToo movement in Los Angeles, where many women have come forward to share their experiences of sexual assault and harassment. The bravery of Evgeniya Chernyshova, who testified against Weinstein and later came forward publicly, has helped to bring attention to these issues and spark conversations about consent and accountability. As the resentencing process moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the court balances the need for justice with the need for fairness and transparency in the sentencing process.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him.
A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision, saying ...
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