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Exclusive: After opting not to retry Harvey Weinstein, Manhattan DA urges legislators to step up for sex assault survivors
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 7 min read
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Linh Tran, Rachel Clarke, CNN
New York (CNN) — Nearly a week after opting not to retry movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told CNN in an exclusive interview Wednesday that legislators will have to act to help survivors...
Key takeaway The New York Court of Appeals overturned the conviction in 2024, ruling that testimony of witnesses who said Weinstein used his Hollywood influence to take advantage of them was “erroneously admitted.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The call to action from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to legislators to support sex assault survivors resonates in El Paso , where local authorities have also grappled with the challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cases. The fact that Bragg's office is working to change the law to allow for more evidence of previous "bad acts" to be admitted in court highlights the complexities of seeking justice for survivors. In El Paso, community organizations and law enforcement agencies have been working to improve support services for survivors and increase awareness about sexual assault. The outcome of Bragg's efforts in New York could have implications for how similar cases are handled in Texas, including El Paso, where prosecutors may face similar challenges in seeking justice for survivors. As Bragg's office continues to push for legislative change, El Pasoans will be watching to see how these efforts may impact local approaches to prosecuting sexual assault cases.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Linh Tran, Rachel Clarke, CNN
New York (CNN) — Nearly a week after opting not to retry movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told CNN in an exclusive interview Wednesday that legislators will have to act to help survivors...
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