US legal experts say the battle for Harvey Weinstein will not end with the jury’s verdict in New York, declaring that the man who once ran Hollywood “may never be free again”.
Fellow California criminal defence lawyer Silva Megerditchian – who also was not involved in the matter – agreed with Shapiro’s assessment, adding that the former executive faces an “uphill” battle not only in New York but also in Los Angeles where he’s facing similar sexual assault charges.
“The battle for Harvey Weinstein does not end after the jury reached its verdict in New York. Weinstein faces an uphill battle in his coming trial in Los Angeles,” she explained. She maintained: “Memories fade, victims are often put on the spot via cross-examination to remember events that are sometimes years past. Jurors sometimes wonder why victims waited so long to put forward charges – but with all the issues, the New York prosecutors were able to successfully get guilty verdicts despite these challenges.”
Weinstein’s legal team tried to keep him on house arrest and, citing health issues, told the court he requires daily injections in his eyes to avoid going blind. They said he also requires medical attention following unsuccessful back surgery.Weinstein’s legal team say he requires medical attention following unsuccessful back surgery. He was taken to Bellevue today with ‘chest pains’. Picture: Johannes Eisele / AFP.“ defence will ask for bail pending appeal.
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