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Last year, Weinstein’s convictions in New York were overturned by a judge who cited prejudicial influences during the trial. The core issue was the inclusion of not only witnesses who accused Weinstein directly of crimes but also character witnesses. These individuals shared personal anecdotes about Weinstein that, critics argued, were introduced primarily to sway the jury and bias the proceedings. Such tactics raised concerns about the fairness of the trial, ultimately leading to the convictions being overturned.