Overturning of Weinstein conviction 'a hard day'
By Graeme Baker & Nadine Yousif
Hollywood actress Ashley Judd says the overturning of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction is a “hard day for survivors”.
“But we live in our truth,” Ms Judd told BBC News in an interview.
The case against Weinstein was a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement.
The New York Court of Appeals ordered a new trial, saying the original had been prejudiced by witnesses with claims unrelated to the charges at hand. Weinstein has maintained his innocence.
The 72-year-old remains in prison. He was separately convicted of rape in Los Angeles.
The overturning of the New York conviction was criticised by complainants, lawyers and #MeToo activists as a setback for abuse survivors.
Ms Judd, the first actress to come forward with claims against Weinstein, said her day had been disrupted upon hearing that he had been ordered a new trial.
The actress – who starred in films including Ruby in Paradise, Heat and Norma Jean & Marilyn, and is part of the Silence Breakers group – added that the court’s decision was a betrayal for sexual assault survivors.
