Harvey Weinstein's appeal blaming 'Me Too' for conviction is 'desperate' last-ditch attempt: expert

Harvey Weinstein's legal team makes final plea to appeal fallen movie mogul's rape conviction in New York, citing issues with first trial judge and biased jury.

He was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault from actor Annabella Sciorra’s allegations of rape in the '90s. He has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex. "This appeal is a desperate, Hail Mary-type attempt by a convicted rapist with a lot of money who has never been willing to accept responsibility for his actions." "The defense can only succeed in the appeal if they can show that the #MeToo movement had an actual effect on the jury – that members of the jury would not have convicted Weinstein if the effects of #MeToo publicity did not exist." Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.

In January 2023, Weinstein's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, filed an appeal for a new trial, arguing Weinstein didn't receive a "fair trial" due to "legally insufficient charges."