"A Major Step Back"

Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction. April 26, 2024 Harvey Weinstein just won a big appeal. We’ve got more on [what happens to the disgraced producer now,]( and what survivors are saying. Then, we’ve done a deep dive into [what another Biden presidency could look like](. We're also [wading into a viral debate]( and sharing [Billie Jean King’s candid remarks]( about her eating disorder struggle. Read on…   In the News [Harvey Weinstein]( Getty Images "A Major Step Back" In an unexpected turn of events, New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape and sexual assault conviction. The state Court of Appeals decided 4-3 that the judge who presided over the case made “egregious errors” and ordered a retrial. Several survivors and advocates were stunned by the court’s verdict. Actress Ashley Judd said the decision was unfair, while an attorney who represented some of the key witnesses called it “a major step back in holding those accountable for acts of sexual violence.” Here’s a closer look at what happens next and [whether Weinstein will be released from prison](. //link.katiecouric.com/click/35168030.690156/aHR0cHM6Ly9rYXRpZWNvdXJpYy5jb20vbmV3cy93aWxsLWhhcnZleS13ZWluc3RlaW4tYmUtcmVsZWFzZWQtZnJvbS1qYWlsLXJhcGUtY29udmljdGlvbi1vdmVydHVybmVkLw/64ad542fa06bf6ade80ad77fFda9a5cf6 [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fwill-harvey-weinstein-be-released-from-jail-rape-conviction-overturned%2F   More Stories [Demonstrators in Iran show their support for attacks against Israel]( Jonathan Polin, 53, and Rachel Goldberg, 53. (Getty Images) Hamas released a new video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. It's the first sight of the 24-year-old since Oct. 7. Hersh’s parents, whom [I interviewed earlier this month](, urged the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, the U.S., Israel, and Hamas to “seize this moment and get a deal done.” The Supreme Court appears disposed to reject Donald Trump's immunity claims — but reluctant to allow the election interference case to move forward. It seems likely that Trump will get his wish: for the case to be [postponed until after November.]( An agent on VP Kamala Harris' security detail has been removed after exhibiting "distressing" behavior, the Secret Service says. The agency didn't clarify what the behavior was. One in five samples of pasteurized milk contains fragments of the bird flu virus, the FDA says. It's a lot given that bird flu has only been found in 33 herds, but there's no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams went No. 1 to the Chicago Bears in the first round of the NFL Draft. Six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 picks and 23 offensive players were called — [the most in NFL history.](   Zooming In I wanted to focus on another issue on college campuses I've been thinking a lot about: the disturbing trend of sexual strangulation. I previously did an episode on my podcast about [how violent porn is warping kids’ views of sex](. So I was eager to talk writer Peggy Orenstein, who penned [an eye-opening NYT article]( on this topic, about [what's driving this sudden interest in choking]( and the threats it poses to young women.   Must-Reads [Joe Biden on orange background]( Progress Report Republicans have Project 2025, so what's the Democrats' plan for another presidency? We took a look at Biden's playbook. [Read More »]( [Bundle of flowers in a mechanical claw]( Knowledge is Power A trauma and abuse expert peels back the curtain on the subtle manipulation tactic that's been called a narcissist's secret weapon. 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