Reactions to court overturning Harvey Weinstein NY rape conviction [Video]

(Reuters) -Reactions were widespread to the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 New York conviction for sexual assault and rape on Thursday:

DOUGLAS WIGDOR, LAWYER FOR EIGHT WEINSTEIN ACCUSERS:

“Today’s decision is a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence. Courts routinely admit evidence of other uncharged acts where they assist juries in understanding issues concerning the intent, modus operandi or scheme of the defendant. The jury was instructed on the relevance of this testimony and overturning the verdict is tragic in that it will require the victims to endure yet another trial.”

EMILY TUTTLE, SPOKESPERSON FOR MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY ALVIN BRAGG:

“We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault.”

JEFF HERMAN, ATTORNEY FOR SOME OF WEINSTEIN’S ACCUSERS WHO BROUGHT CIVIL CASES:

“The overturned conviction highlights the importance of civil cases which is sometimes the only remedy available to expose predators and the institutions that enable them.

“Because …