Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction in California Solid, L.A. D.A.’s Office Says

Harvey Weinstein‘s responsible verdict in New York was overturned, however there is not any means that occurs right here on the West Coast … in line with the L.A. County D.A.’s Office, that’s.

While many are questioning whether or not Weinstein’s L.A. conviction will maintain up now {that a} NY appeals court docket tossed his conviction, the prosecutors who dealt with the case right here in Cali aren’t anxious one bit … telling TMZ its case was per state legislation.

A rep for the D.A.’s workplace says California legislation permits “propensity proof” in sexual assault circumstances topic to a choose’s discretion … and, the workplace used proof of Weinstein’s sexual assaults in different jurisdictions to make its case — completely authorized, in line with them.

The D.A.’s workplace says it is saddened by the attraction leads to NYC … however, provides it is positive his convictions in L.A. — for which Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years — will maintain up underneath appellate scrutiny, and it intends for Weinstein to face penalties for his actions.

In truth, the workplace is so positive its conviction will stand, that even its chief, District Attorney George Gascón went on the file … telling the Los Angeles Times he is completely comfy with the conviction’s validity.

That mentioned, the New York D.A.’s workplace most likely felt fairly assured too till this morning … when the choice got here down from the court docket of appeals to vacate Weinstein’s responsible verdict.

The appeals court docket concluded Weinstein ended up extra on trial for different cases of alleged previous conduct versus particular crimes prosecutors charged him with … and concluded he wanted a brand new jury to weigh in.

The Manhattan D.A.’s Office tells TMZ it plans to retry Weinstein … whereas his protection lawyer Jennifer Bonjean continues to work on his attraction in L.A.