re: Harvey Weinstein conviction overturned

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All depends on the case and what one is trying to prove by using it.

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The fact that the 7 judges split 4-3 tells me that it depends far too much on interpretation.

When seven experienced legal scholars have a differing opinion on such a fundamental legal principle, it should be taken as a glowing neon sign that the language of the law needs to be refined. Lawmakers need to do better.