Harvey Weinstein’s legal team touted the New York State Court of Appeals ruling to overturn his felony sex crime conviction as “a great day for America.”

“What the highest court said today is, ‘No one is above the law, but no one is below the law either’” defense attorney Arthur Aidala said on Thursday.

“Whether it’s a former president of the United states, or the most storied producer in the history of the united states, the law applies to everyone,” he added.

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<figcaption>Harvey Weinstein seen during the trial. <span class="credit">AP</span></figcaption>

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Harvey Weinstein’s legal team touted the New York State Court of Appeals ruling to overturn his felony sex crime conviction as “a great day for America.” “What the highest court said today is, ‘No …{ai:summary}<p>Weinstein's felony sex crime conviction overturned by NY Court of Appeals. Defense claims justice applies to all. #crime</p>

Harvey Weinstein’s legal team touts overturning of sex conviction as ‘great day for America’

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