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and there's no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator. it doesn't change the fact that he committed these crimes. over 100 women came forward after i was the named source in the new york times investigation. and on that point, a separate 16—year sentence handed down in california is not affected. it doesn't change the fact that he committed these crimes. 0ver100 women came forward after i was the named source and on that point, a separate 16—year sentence handed down in california is not affected. he will stay in prison. he won't be freed. does that bring you and other survivors any sense of comfort, any sense ofjustice or that healing that you're describing? you know, it's more complex than that because i don't think the carceral system in the united states does perpetrators of male sexual violence any favours either. you know, what i would love to have is a restorative justice conversation with harvey weinstein. you know, i think that it's stories, it's narrative that helps change hearts and minds. i'm not about punitive measures. i
and there's no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator. it doesn't change the fact that he committed these crimes. over 100 women came forward after i was the named source in the new york times investigation. and on that point, a separate 16—year sentence handed down in california is not affected. it doesn't change the fact that he committed these crimes. 0ver100 women came forward after i was the named source and on that point, a separate 16—year sentence handed down in...
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there's no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator. it doesn't change the fact that he committed these crimes. we start this hour with what experts are calling a potential "game changer" in the treatment of skin cancer. the world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — has begun being tested in britain. some other countries, including australia, are also trying it on patients. the treatment, which uses the same mrna technology as some covid jabs, works by telling the body to hunt down cancer cells and prevent them from coming back. researchers say the jab also has the potential to stop lung, bladder and kidney cancers. more details from our health correspondent, sophie hutchinson. steve young, one of the first nhs patients to take part in the trial for what's hoped will be a game—changing treatment. it's for melanoma — the deadliest of all the skin cancers — and it aims to help those at the highest risk of a recurrence. steve was given the experimental treatment at university college ho
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actress ashleyjudd calls the overturning of one of harvey weinstein's rape convictions an act of "institutional betrayal". ahead of the 80th anniversary of d—day, school children in london speak to veterans about what it was really like on the beaches of normandy. humza yousaf�*s future as scotland's first minister is hanging in the balance as he faces a no confidence vote. after ending his coalition
actress ashleyjudd calls the overturning of one of harvey weinstein's rape convictions an act of "institutional betrayal". ahead of the 80th anniversary of d—day, school children in london speak to veterans about what it was really like on the beaches of normandy. humza yousaf�*s future as scotland's first minister is hanging in the balance as he faces a no confidence vote. after ending his coalition
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there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator. ...she she was involved in the felled mediation _ she was involved in the felled mediation scheme _ she was involved in the felled mediation scheme between - she was involved in the felled mediation scheme between the l she was involved in the felled i mediation scheme between the post office in 2015 so are likely to hear more personal cases about how she handled them. we are likely to hear more exchanges yesterday and we had a lot of i don't recall is. they didn't register with me, i didn't understand the implications, so much so that the inquiry was exasperated by the end of it. also the issue of remote access and we are likely to have questioning about what she knew and when she knew it. yesterday she said she missed a key e—mail about this in 2010 and all of this started with an apology that many of the victims i spoke to were not particularly satisfied with. i spoke to one victim who was a sub—postmistress and was accused of stealing but was eventually wrongly convicted of false accounting and a listen. studio: i
there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator. ...she she was involved in the felled mediation _ she was involved in the felled mediation scheme _ she was involved in the felled mediation scheme between - she was involved in the felled mediation scheme between the l she was involved in the felled i mediation scheme between the post office in 2015 so are likely to hear more personal cases about how she handled them. we are likely to hear more exchanges yesterday and we had...
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harvey weinstein�*s conviction in california is also being appealed. his legal team are looking into what implications the new york ruling could have here. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she's been speaking to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein re—tried. you know, what's important to know is that a courtroom is not a safe environment for survivors of male sexual violence. they can be very traumatising spaces. you know, the most dangerous place in america for a woman is in her home. we know the men who assault and rape and murder us. and a lot ofjudges are still catching up to that reality. and juries don't necessarily know that information either. we still think of rape as stranger rape as someone who jumps us in an alley. and so a courtroom isn't necessarily even if harvey were retried and convicted in the state of ne
harvey weinstein�*s conviction in california is also being appealed. his legal team are looking into what implications the new york ruling could have here. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal." she's been speaking to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein...
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disgraced movie mogul harvey weinstein has one of his convictions for rape overturned. there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator, it is not change the fact he committed these crimes. china warns us secretary of state antony blinken their nations must choose between cooperation or confrontation that could spiral into conflict. the us begins building a floating aid pier off the gazan coast — as the un warns of disease outbreaks in the region. hello and welcome to bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the former hollywood producer harvey weinstein has had one of his convictions for rape overturned. new york's highest court has ruled he didn't get a fair trial.
disgraced movie mogul harvey weinstein has one of his convictions for rape overturned. there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a serial sexual predator, it is not change the fact he committed these crimes. china warns us secretary of state antony blinken their nations must choose between cooperation or confrontation that could spiral into conflict. the us begins building a floating aid pier off the gazan coast — as the un warns of disease outbreaks in the region. hello and welcome to bbc...
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the accusations against mr weinstein began in 2017. they sparked the movement known as #metoo that exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels of hollywood and beyond. the 72—year—old will remain in prison, serving a 16—year sentence for rape in a separate case in la — that conviction is not directly affected by this ruling. emma vardy has more from los angeles. when harvey weinstein — one of the most powerful men in hollywood — was accused of rape, it led to an outpouring about a culture of sexual assault and misogyny experienced by women around the world — what became known as the #metoo movement. many women came forward, accusing harvey weinstein of forcing them into sex. for years, there was a fear of speaking out, they said, because of his ability to make or break careers. but now, the rape conviction against harvey weinstein that came out of the #metoo movement has been overturned in new york. the court of appeal said prosecutors had called witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him. that me
the accusations against mr weinstein began in 2017. they sparked the movement known as #metoo that exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels of hollywood and beyond. the 72—year—old will remain in prison, serving a 16—year sentence for rape in a separate case in la — that conviction is not directly affected by this ruling. emma vardy has more from los angeles. when harvey weinstein — one of the most powerful men in hollywood — was accused of rape, it led to an outpouring about a...
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an appeals court overturns the rape description of disgraced former hollywood producer harvey weinstein, ordering a new trial. humanitarian groups warn of worsening conditions inside gaza as the us military begins construction of a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries. hello. i'm carl nasman. us secretary of state antony blinken is meeting china's foreign minister in beijing as part of a trip aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. blinken and wang yi are expected to discuss taiwan, russia's invasion of ukraine and restoring connections between the us and chinese militaries. on thursday, blinken spoke about the importance of direct
an appeals court overturns the rape description of disgraced former hollywood producer harvey weinstein, ordering a new trial. humanitarian groups warn of worsening conditions inside gaza as the us military begins construction of a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries. hello. i'm carl nasman. us secretary of state antony blinken is meeting china's foreign minister in beijing as part of a trip aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. blinken and wang yi are expected to discuss...
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an appeals court overturns the rape description of disgraced former hollywood producer harvey weinstein, ordering a new trial. humanitarian groups warn of worsening conditions inside gaza as the us military begins construction of a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries. the us supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution from actions he took while in office. and in venice, the city takes a new step towards reining in tourism. hello. new york's top court has overturned the 2020 rape conviction of disgraced hollywood producer harvey weinstein, paving the way for a new trial.
an appeals court overturns the rape description of disgraced former hollywood producer harvey weinstein, ordering a new trial. humanitarian groups warn of worsening conditions inside gaza as the us military begins construction of a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries. the us supreme court considers whether donald trump is immune from prosecution from actions he took while in office. and in venice, the city takes a new step towards reining in tourism. hello. new york's top court has...
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so many hours went into the prosecution of harvey weinstein. there were six victims who testified at the trial. now, there will have to be a retrial in the coming months or years and it's really going to retraumatised the victims who have to go to trial, who have to be cross—examined again, repaired for trial and it's reallyjust for trial and it's really just a for trial and it's reallyjust a very unfortunate and automatic.— a very unfortunate and automatic. ., ., automatic. you said earlier today that _ automatic. you said earlier today that today's - automatic. you said earlier today that today's decision | automatic. you said earlier l today that today's decision is a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence. what do you mean by that?— sexual violence. what do you mean by that? proving sexual assault or _ mean by that? proving sexual assault or a _ mean by that? proving sexual assault or a rape _ mean by that? proving sexual assault or a rape is _ mean by that? proving sexual assault or a rape is not - m
so many hours went into the prosecution of harvey weinstein. there were six victims who testified at the trial. now, there will have to be a retrial in the coming months or years and it's really going to retraumatised the victims who have to go to trial, who have to be cross—examined again, repaired for trial and it's reallyjust for trial and it's really just a for trial and it's reallyjust a very unfortunate and automatic.— a very unfortunate and automatic. ., ., automatic. you said...
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harvey weinstein�*s conviction in california is also being appealed. his legal team are looking into what implications the new york ruling could have here. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. well, the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal". she spoke to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein retried. you know, what's important to know is that a courtroom is not a safe environment for survivors of male sexual violence. they can be very traumatising spaces. you know, the most dangerous place in america for a woman is in her home. we know the men who assault and rape and murder us. and a lot ofjudges are still catching up to that reality. and juries don't necessarily know that information either. we still think of rape as stranger rape — as someone who jumps us in an alley. and so a courtroom isn't necessarily — even if harvey were retried and convicted in the state of n
harvey weinstein�*s conviction in california is also being appealed. his legal team are looking into what implications the new york ruling could have here. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. well, the first woman to go public with allegations against harvey weinstein was actress ashleyjudd. she says a top court overturning his 2020 conviction is "an act of institutional betrayal". she spoke to my colleague caitriona perry, who asked whether she would like to see weinstein retried....
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the headlines: a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark #metoo case. the actress ashleyjudd speaks of her fury at the ruling. this is what it is like to be a woman in america, living with mail entitlement to our bodies. —— male. the us supreme court hears arguments on whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took as president. top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing as the two superpowers attempt to repair their relationship. and besieged by tourists — venice starts charging day—trippers to visit. is this the way forward for overwhelmed cities?
the headlines: a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark #metoo case. the actress ashleyjudd speaks of her fury at the ruling. this is what it is like to be a woman in america, living with mail entitlement to our bodies. —— male. the us supreme court hears arguments on whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took as president. top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing as the two superpowers attempt...
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there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a sero— sexual predator. there it doesn't change that he committed these crimes. the us supreme court hears arguments on whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took as president. and top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing — as the two superpowers attempt to repair their relationship and besieged by tourists, venice starts charging day—trippers to visit. is this the way forward for overwhelmed cities? the former hollywood producer, harvey weinstein, has had one of his convictions for rape overturned. new york's highest court has ruled he didn't get a fair trial. the case in 2020, was a landmark in the �*me too�* movement, which exposed sexual misconduct at the highest levels in hollywood. our correspondent emma vardy has the latest from los angeles. when harvey weinstein, one of the most powerful men in hollywood, was accused of rape, it led to an outpouring about a culture of sexual assault and misogyny experienced by women around the world. what became known as the metoo
there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a sero— sexual predator. there it doesn't change that he committed these crimes. the us supreme court hears arguments on whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took as president. and top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing — as the two superpowers attempt to repair their relationship and besieged by tourists, venice starts charging day—trippers to visit. is this the way forward for overwhelmed cities? the former...
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there is no doubt that harvey weinstein is a sero— sexual predator. there it doesn't change that he committed these crimes. the us supreme court hears arguments on whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took as president. and top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing — as the two superpowers attempt to repair their relationship and besieged by tourists, venice starts charging day—trippers to visit. is this the way forward for overwhelmed cities?
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you were the first actress to speak out about harvey weinstein. talk to me a little bit about the bravery, the courage, the strength that it took for you and so many others subsequently to do that. well, i definitely want to emphasise that i walk in solidarity with all survivors of male sexual violence. and on this day, especially those who litigated this case against harvey weinstein in the state of new york, they were so vulnerable and so courageous. and to have his conviction overturned by a 4—3 narrow majority. and we definitely recognise that feisty minority opinion that those judges wrote. it's a hard day for survivors, but we live in our truth. we know what happened, and the truth is consistent. you know, when harvey sexually harassed me and then defamed and interfered with my economic and creative opportunities after i escaped him in that hotel room in 1996, i told anyone who would listen. i was filming kiss the girls at the time. i went straight to the set that night, told gary fleder, the director, told the screenplay writer, told my a
you were the first actress to speak out about harvey weinstein. talk to me a little bit about the bravery, the courage, the strength that it took for you and so many others subsequently to do that. well, i definitely want to emphasise that i walk in solidarity with all survivors of male sexual violence. and on this day, especially those who litigated this case against harvey weinstein in the state of new york, they were so vulnerable and so courageous. and to have his conviction overturned by a...
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harvey weinstein was also convicted of rape in a separate case here in la. labour says it expects to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services within five years, if it wins the next election. it says a new public body will inherit existing contracts when they expire. automatic refunds for train delays and better internet connection on trains are also planned. but the transport secretary, mark harper, says the plans are "unfunded". chris mason has the story. hurtling for the train, among the throng today the man who hopes that he is striding to downing street. keir starmer reckons he has a plan to lure more of us on to the trains. he wants much of the railway to be publicly owned. he reckons he has a plan to lure more of us on to the trains by making fares macro timetables simpler. i'vejoined him on a visit to county durham, to hitachi's train factory, to put your questions to the labour leader. privatisation has not worked, ourjob is pick this up, fix it and that will require us as the franchises end to bring them into public ownership. will your plan
harvey weinstein was also convicted of rape in a separate case here in la. labour says it expects to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services within five years, if it wins the next election. it says a new public body will inherit existing contracts when they expire. automatic refunds for train delays and better internet connection on trains are also planned. but the transport secretary, mark harper, says the plans are "unfunded". chris mason has the story. hurtling for the...
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there is an important component here which is that weinstein defence l here which is that weinstein defence was that_ here which is that weinstein defence was that the sex that he had was consensual, that she had agreed to it and _ consensual, that she had agreed to it and that's why those prior bad act witnesses were so critical, because — act witnesses were so critical, because he used the exact same tactics _ because he used the exact same tactics against those other women, inviting _ tactics against those other women, inviting them up to his room, not taking _ inviting them up to his room, not taking no— inviting them up to his room, not taking no foran inviting them up to his room, not taking no for an answer, etc. that pattern— taking no for an answer, etc. that pattern of— taking no for an answer, etc. that pattern of behaviour was critical to suggest _ pattern of behaviour was critical to suggest that no, this wasn't consensual sex, this was rape. if you can't— consensual sex, this was rape. if you can't do— consensual sex, this was rape. if you can't do that as a prosec
there is an important component here which is that weinstein defence l here which is that weinstein defence was that_ here which is that weinstein defence was that the sex that he had was consensual, that she had agreed to it and _ consensual, that she had agreed to it and that's why those prior bad act witnesses were so critical, because — act witnesses were so critical, because he used the exact same tactics _ because he used the exact same tactics against those other women, inviting _...
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a top court in new york's today overturned the 2020 conviction of the hollywood mogul harvey weinstein, on grounds he did not receive a fair trial. the scottish first minister scraps the snp's power—sharing agreement with the greens. opposition parties are threatening a vote of no confidence. and we will look at labour's proposal to renationalise the uk's railways. but is it full fat nationalisation we will get you an expert view. good evening. the declaration of independence held certain truths to be self evident. that all men, and women, are created equal. is that equal before the law, neither above it nor below it? or should former presidents be immune from prosecution. notjust lawsuits while in office but consequences for crimes even afterward. that was the question before the supreme court in washington today. in new york the former president, currently on trial for conspiracy and corruption said that if the 9 justices failed to grant him immunity for official acts he had taken in office, then future presidents would be inundated with prosecutions that would hamstring their abil
a top court in new york's today overturned the 2020 conviction of the hollywood mogul harvey weinstein, on grounds he did not receive a fair trial. the scottish first minister scraps the snp's power—sharing agreement with the greens. opposition parties are threatening a vote of no confidence. and we will look at labour's proposal to renationalise the uk's railways. but is it full fat nationalisation we will get you an expert view. good evening. the declaration of independence held certain...
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this is the world today from bbc news, the headlines a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "metoo" case. top us diplomat antony blinken is in beijing — as the two superpowers attempt to repair their relationship and venice becomes the first city in the world to charge day trippers for entry in an effort to tackle over crowding. remember the extraordinary scenes from dubai. a year and a half's worth of rain fell in a day last week. scientists say it's likely the torrential storms were made significantly more intense because of climate change. the finding comes as heavy rain continues to pummel parts of southern china. our climate editor, justin rowlatt has been looking at how is climate change is altering rainfall patterns around the world. this is a road, but last week, the cars were floating down it. southern china regularly gets heavy rain, but not like this. and it's the same with dubai. big storms do blow in every few years, but they don't normally do this. the city got a year—and—a—half�*s worth of rai
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harvey weinstein was also convicted of rape in a separate case here in la. last year, he was sentenced to 16 years for raping a woman in beverly hills hotel. he will remain in prison while a decision is made in new york over whether to retry him. harvey weinstein's lawyer has commended the appeals court, he said, for upholding the principles that a criminal defendant should have in a trial. harvey weinstein's accusers have called the decision a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. in the past half hour, harvey weinstein's lawyer has been speaking outside the court. he said that he knew his client had not received a fair trial. in had not received a fair trial. in this court house behind us and that trial the law was not applied fairly to harvey weinstein. and what the court of appeals, the highest court in the greatest state and the greatest country said today is that yes, no one is above the law but no one is below the law either. and the case in which he relies upon is over 100 years o
harvey weinstein was also convicted of rape in a separate case here in la. last year, he was sentenced to 16 years for raping a woman in beverly hills hotel. he will remain in prison while a decision is made in new york over whether to retry him. harvey weinstein's lawyer has commended the appeals court, he said, for upholding the principles that a criminal defendant should have in a trial. harvey weinstein's accusers have called the decision a major step back in holding those accountable for...
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a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "metoo" case. those connected with his case have begun to react. this is what it's like to be a woman in america, living with male entitlement to our bodies. the actor and political activist, laurence fox is ordered to pay 90—thousand pounds to two people he targeted on social media. i've been speaking to the drag performer crystal — one of the two people mr fox has been ordered to pay libel damages to. also coming up on the world today: is this the new normal? scientists say climate change made deadly flooding in the gulf more intense — and warn it could become more common.
a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "metoo" case. those connected with his case have begun to react. this is what it's like to be a woman in america, living with male entitlement to our bodies. the actor and political activist, laurence fox is ordered to pay 90—thousand pounds to two people he targeted on social media. i've been speaking to the drag performer crystal — one of the two people mr fox has been...
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harvey weinstein was also convicted of rape in a separate case here in la. last year, he was sentenced to 16 years for raping a woman in beverly hills hotel. he will remain in prison while a decision is made in new york over whether to retry him. harvey weinstein's lawyer has commended the appeals court, he said, for upholding the principles that a criminal defendant should have in a trial. harvey weinstein's accusers have called the decision a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence. emma vardy, bbc news, los angeles. one of the key figures in the post office's horizon it scandal has told the public inquiry into the horizon it scandal that she never "knowingly" did anything wrong. angela van den bogerd was a senior director who personally handled many sub postmaster complaints about the horizon it system. she said today was truly truly sorry for the devastation caused to the postmasters who were wrongly convicted. here's emma simpson. for these sub postmasters it is the biggest moment in the inquiry so far. a day they didn't
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ten years ago we could get —— could not get a man like harvey weinstein into a courtroom, and you need to be clear about that. a man as powerful and as far—reaching as harvey weinstein, is actuallyjust described, you could not get him into a courtroom, and we need to acknowledge that. we also need to understand the legal system has never served survivors. —— in this country. cautious solutions once a bus and we need to understand that. rape and sexual assault have the lowest arrest and conviction rates for a reason. we are clear that moments like this — why the movements are necessary, and we have a movement. this is why the work has to keep happening and why we keep going. almost seven years ago, because these brave women, in this case, broke their silence, because these brave women, in this case, broke theirsilence, millions and millions and millions of others found the strength to come forward and do the same. that would always be the victory. this doesn't change that. and the people who abuse their power and privilege to violate and harm others would always be the villains.
ten years ago we could get —— could not get a man like harvey weinstein into a courtroom, and you need to be clear about that. a man as powerful and as far—reaching as harvey weinstein, is actuallyjust described, you could not get him into a courtroom, and we need to acknowledge that. we also need to understand the legal system has never served survivors. —— in this country. cautious solutions once a bus and we need to understand that. rape and sexual assault have the lowest arrest...
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harvey weinstein case. talk about how we're thinking about this moment and the news we have just heard it most importantly, the way forward. we would not be able to be in this room together with intention to be able to have this conversation first and foremost to uplift the leadership and the bravery of the survivors who came forward. if it were not for the sisterhood that has been formed amongst all of us over all of these years. first i start there. by naming and uploading the sisterhood and drawing on a strength today. it is my greatest honour to be able to be here with my sisters to be in conversation about this matter. today with us we have ashley judd, activist, leader, actorand silence breaker. we also have toronto burke, founder of the b—2 movement. in ceo of the national law centre for that i'm now going to open the conversation with ashley for them and each of us in turn will share remarks with you. at the close we will stay behind for a few moments to answer some questions. thank you. moments t
harvey weinstein case. talk about how we're thinking about this moment and the news we have just heard it most importantly, the way forward. we would not be able to be in this room together with intention to be able to have this conversation first and foremost to uplift the leadership and the bravery of the survivors who came forward. if it were not for the sisterhood that has been formed amongst all of us over all of these years. first i start there. by naming and uploading the sisterhood and...
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a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "metoo" case. israel's war cabinet is meeting to discuss a possible major military operation in southern gaza, despite growing international calls against it. and venice becomes the first city in the world to charge day trippers for entry in an effort to tackle over tourism. time for a look at the business news now. ben thompson is here on time today, get in the leftmost early, did you? i made sure i was down nice and early, i couldn't cope with the grief yesterday. good afternoon, time for a look at business. let's start in the us because we've just had the latest reading on the economy there for the first three months of the year. official figures revealed the economy expanded at an annualised rate of 1.6%, far below expectations and also less than the growth seen in the final months of 2023. meanwhile, inflation, which measures the pace of price rises, has increased. at the start of the year, experts had been forecasting a series of interest rate cuts in the us — so how do these
a new york court overturns harvey weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape, ordering a new trial in the landmark "metoo" case. israel's war cabinet is meeting to discuss a possible major military operation in southern gaza, despite growing international calls against it. and venice becomes the first city in the world to charge day trippers for entry in an effort to tackle over tourism. time for a look at the business news now. ben thompson is here on time today, get in the leftmost early,...
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tue: harvey weinstein terms of the metoo movement. tte: harvey weinstein conviction case was almost the founding case of the metoo, one of the most important social media movements in modern american history where people spoke out against sexual violence and sexual assault. out against sexual violence and sexualassault. his out against sexual violence and sexual assault. his conviction was seen as a huge moment and victory for those women who had come forward in the trial and for it now to have this stunning reversal is also seen as a huge moment, a moment of loss for many of them, and we are getting reaction coming through, if i can just read to you some of that. the lawyer representing eight of the victims of harvey weinstein has called today a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence and the lawyer goes on to say that courts routinely admit evidence of other undercharged acts where thejuries admit evidence of other undercharged acts where the juries understand issue concerning the attempt, so almost
tue: harvey weinstein terms of the metoo movement. tte: harvey weinstein conviction case was almost the founding case of the metoo, one of the most important social media movements in modern american history where people spoke out against sexual violence and sexual assault. out against sexual violence and sexualassault. his out against sexual violence and sexual assault. his conviction was seen as a huge moment and victory for those women who had come forward in the trial and for it now to have...
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a court in new york has overturned the conviction of the hollywood producer harvey weinstein, who was jailed for sex offences in 2020. the new york state court of appeals ruled that the original trial made
a court in new york has overturned the conviction of the hollywood producer harvey weinstein, who was jailed for sex offences in 2020. the new york state court of appeals ruled that the original trial made
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weinstein will remain in prison for a separate rape conviction from that year. weinstein's case was one of the most prominent of the "me too movement" which exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels in hollywood. i wanted to read out one of the key bits from the judges, they said the defendant was convicted by a jury for various sexual crimes against three named complainants and on appeal claimed that he was judged not on the conduct for what she was indicted but on a relevant prejudicial and untested allegations of prior bad acts —— irrelevant. we concluded that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged alleged private sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because the testimony served note material non—propensity purpose, they go on to say the court compounded that error when it ruled that the defendant who had no criminal history, could be cross—examined about those allegations as well as numerous allegations as well as numerous allegations of misconduct that portrayed the defendant in a hig
weinstein will remain in prison for a separate rape conviction from that year. weinstein's case was one of the most prominent of the "me too movement" which exposed sexual abuse at the highest levels in hollywood. i wanted to read out one of the key bits from the judges, they said the defendant was convicted by a jury for various sexual crimes against three named complainants and on appeal claimed that he was judged not on the conduct for what she was indicted but on a relevant...
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the breaking news, the disgraced hollywood film producer harvey weinstein has had his 2020 sex crime conviction overturned by new york's top court. we will have more on that in the coming hours, let's now return to the post office inquiry.— the post office inquiry. these are --eole i the post office inquiry. these are peeple i didn't — the post office inquiry. these are people i didn't have _ the post office inquiry. these are people i didn't have routine - the post office inquiry. these are l people i didn't have routine contact with at all. or was it the case that you very well knew that the contract didn't entitle the post office to recover money from sub—postmasters in any or all circumstances, but thatis in any or all circumstances, but that is what the post office pretended, it said. we have seen in the inquiry many letters to sub—postmasters which say just that, you are responsible to make good any losses. that ignores the terms of the contract completely. if i go back, i was in network and that is where i was. the management of the letters and the breaches of contract
the breaking news, the disgraced hollywood film producer harvey weinstein has had his 2020 sex crime conviction overturned by new york's top court. we will have more on that in the coming hours, let's now return to the post office inquiry.— the post office inquiry. these are --eole i the post office inquiry. these are peeple i didn't — the post office inquiry. these are people i didn't have _ the post office inquiry. these are people i didn't have routine - the post office inquiry. these...