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Weinstein Lawyer Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Rape Conviction

4/24/2026

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean asked the Supreme Court panel to overturn his 2022 rape conviction.
Jennifer Bonjean claimed Facebook messages showing the victim with Pascal Vicedomini were excluded.
Deputy attorney general David Glassman said the alleged affair is irrelevant under California’s rape-shield law.
Michelle Kim, Gregory Weingart and Helen Bendix noted defense failed to object, limiting appeal.
Harvey Weinstein remains in New York awaiting a fourth rape trial.

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean asked the Supreme Court panel to overturn his 2022 rape conviction.
Jennifer Bonjean claimed Facebook messages showing the victim with Pascal Vicedomini were excluded.
Deputy attorney general David Glassman said the alleged affair is irrelevant under California’s rape-shield law.
Michelle Kim, Gregory Weingart and Helen Bendix noted defense failed to object, limiting appeal.
Harvey Weinstein remains in New York awaiting a fourth rape trial.