New York lawmakers propose a bill to allow prior sexual assault evidence in proceedings, following Weinstein conviction overturn.

New York lawmakers propose a bill that would allow evidence of a defendant's prior sexual assault to be admissible in sexual assault proceedings, following the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction. The bill, sponsored by assembly member Amy Paulin and state senator Mike Gianaris, aims to amend the state's criminal procedure law in response to the recent court decision.

May 09, 2024
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