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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael R. Sisak

Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense's jury misconduct claims are 'implausible'

Prosecutors urged a judge on Wednesday to reject Harvey Weinstein ’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors.

The disgraced movie mogul’s lawyers submitted sworn affidavits last month from two jurors who said they regretted voting to convict Weinstein and only did so because others on the panel bullied them during five contentious days of deliberations.

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