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California Appeals Court Upholds Weinstein Conviction, Vacates Sentence

6/28/2026

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Weinstein Conviction Upheld

On June 27, 2026 the California 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld Harvey Weinstein’s conviction, vacated his 16-year sentence for resentencing because the trial judge improperly used overturned New York convictions as aggravating factors.
Spokesperson Juda Engelmayer called ruling disappointing and announced an appeal to the California Supreme Court.
Weinstein stays jailed awaiting New York sentencing, where prosecutors seek a 20-year term, sentencing set for September 2026, with California sentence to follow the New York term.

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Weinstein Acquitted

Attorneys argued the judge barred Facebook messages between Evgeniya Chernyshova and Pascal Vicedomini (festival head) that might show a relationship.
Jennifer Bonjean (defense attorney) said the lower court gutted Harvey Weinstein’s defense.
David Glassman (state prosecutor) said any alleged affair was irrelevant.
A Los Angeles jury acquitted Harvey Weinstein (defendant) of sexual battery of a massage therapist and deadlocked on two other women.

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Weinstein Conviction Upheld

On June 27, 2026 the California 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld Harvey Weinstein’s conviction, vacated his 16-year sentence for resentencing because the trial judge improperly used overturned New York convictions as aggravating factors.
Spokesperson Juda Engelmayer called ruling disappointing and announced an appeal to the California Supreme Court.
Weinstein stays jailed awaiting New York sentencing, where prosecutors seek a 20-year term, sentencing set for September 2026, with California sentence to follow the New York term.

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