The People v. Harvey Weinstein

State of New York OPINION Court of Appeals This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. No. 24 The People &c., Respondent, v. Harvey Weinstein, Appellant. Arthur L. Aidala, for appellant. Steven C. Wu, for respondent. Sanctuary for Families Inc., et al., New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, amici curiae. RIVERA, J.: Every person accused of a crime is constitutionally presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial and the opportunity to present a defense (see U.S. Const Amend VI, XIV; NY Const art I, § 6; Estelle v Williams,

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