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He stated,“Today’s decision is a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence.” Wigdor continued, “Courts routinely admit evidence of other uncharged acts where they assist juries in understanding issues concerning the intent, modus operandi, or scheme of the defendant.” His remarks underscore the ongoing debate regarding the admissibility and relevance of certain evidence in cases involving sexual misconduct.
In response to the court’s decision, Donna Rotunno, the lead defence attorney at Weinstein’s trial in New York, expressed satisfaction, stating,“Justice was served.”She added,“This decision restores faith in the foundation of our system,”highlighting the importance of due process and fair legal proceedings.
She emphasized,“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because that testimony served no material non-propensity purpose.”This statement underscores the court’s concern about the prejudicial nature of certain evidence presented during the trial..
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