305 | How Prosecutors Might get Rewarded for Messing Up the Harvey Weinstein Case w/Amanda Jack

Author: Hunter Parnell
Published: Wed 27 Nov 2024
Episode Link: http://sites.libsyn.com/387569/305-how-prosecutors-might-get-rewarded-with-more-power-for-messing-up-the-harvey-weinstein-case-wamanda-jack

Today, Hunter is joined by Amanda Jack of the New York Legal Aid Society. Today, Amanda and Hunter are discussing the Harvey Weinstein trial. Specifically, they are discussing why the conviction was overturned, why the New York legislature is trying to change the rules of evidence, and why it’s a terrible idea for them to do it.

Guests:

Amanda Jack, Policy Director Criminal Practice, NY Legal Aid Society

Resources:

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Federal Rule of Evidence 413 and Harvey Weinstein

https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/05/30/federal-rule-of-evidence-413-and-harvey-weinstein/?slreturn=20241123154046

https://nysba.org/the-people-v-harvey-weinstein-the-question-of-prior-bad-acts/?srsltid=AfmBOooaOVkUi_nnP2AqDlNinTDRYWRpXrPDFsj8OwCGFxnMt2zWGOky

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