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Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 his...
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 Terrell Hills News
The outcome of Harvey Weinstein's California appeal may have implications for how local courts in Bexar County handle sentencing in similar cases. The California appeals court's decision to uphold Weinstein's conviction but order resentencing due to the consideration of later-overturned New York convictions as an aggravating factor could influence how judges in the San Antonio area weigh outside factors in sentencing decisions. This could be particularly relevant in cases where defendants have prior convictions or allegations from other jurisdictions. As the legal community in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas follows the developments in Weinstein's case, they may be watching for any shifts in sentencing guidelines or procedures that could impact local trials and convictions. The fact that Weinstein's sentencing in California will be delayed until after his sentencing in New York also highlights the complexities of handling multi-jurisdictional cases, an issue that local law enforcement and courts may encounter in their own work.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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 his...
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