Welcome to The World Today an hour of International News from the bbc. The former hollywood film producer, Harvey Weinstein, has had one of his convictions for rape overturned by new yorks highest court on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial. Its ordered a new hearing. Weinstein will remain in prison for a separate conviction for rape. Emma vardy begins our coverage. When one of the most powerful men in hollywood was charged with rape, it led to an outpouring over a culture of Sexual Assault and misogyny experienced by women around the world. A number of actresses came forward, accusing Harvey Weinstein of forcing them into sex, saying theyd been afraid to speak out, because of his ability to make or break careers. But now the Rape Conviction against Harvey Weinstein that sparked the so called me too movement has been overturned in a Shock Outcome in new york. The Court Of Appeal said prosecutors had called witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him
Festivals but not that well in allah or hes starring in gus van sant film and dont worry he wont get far on foot stick around for all the buzz from our first run down at the red carpet. And there were more medals up for grabs at the Winter Olympics that includes the ice dance competition where it kind of does graceful couple virtue and moir one flying for another gold will bring you updates on day of an injun check. Mark thank you very much for your Company Everyone Syrian Government backed troops have entered afeni a kurdish enclave in the north of the country raising the specter of deadly confrontation with turkey columns of fighters were seen moving into a frame despite threats from turn. That it would at least siege to the city in the coming days there are reports that turkey has already begun shelling the area their region is controlled by Kurdish Forces that turkey sees as terrorists. All right well lets get you the latest on those breaking developments syrian progovernment a fre
To him. Oh, my god. Then they are laughing. Reporter people from germantown struggled to watch the unedited video on facebook because these are minors we have also blurred their faces but the group of teens are laughing hysterically here, one is even clapping, as the man with the mental disability seems to think he is bee friending them but then gets blind zood by a punch. He tries to get away and another tina tacked him again. That is just taking advantage, because you know, you got this person, they cannot defend themselves like it is a shame, you know. Reporter we tried reaching out to mark, man attacked in the video in part because people in this community, wants him to get a message. Im or think happened to you. Not everybody ace paid seed. Clearly from his smiling he was so, you know, not aware of what was going to happen and still so sad for him, that is in the reflection of everybody in germantown. You will be okay, mark. Reporter again, four teens have been apprehended, four t
To him. Oh, my god. Then they are laughing. Reporter people from germantown struggled to watch the unedited video on facebook because these are minors we have also blurred their faces but the group of teens are laughing hysterically here, one is even clapping, as the man with the mental disability seems to think he is bee friending them but then gets blind zood by a punch. He tries to get away and another tina tacked him again. That is just taking advantage, because you know, you got this person, they cannot defend themselves like it is a shame, you know. Reporter we tried reaching out to mark, man attacked in the video in part because people in this community, wants him to get a message. Im or think happened to you. Not everybody ace paid seed. Clearly from his smiling he was so, you know, not aware of what was going to happen and still so sad for him, that is in the reflection of everybody in germantown. You will be okay, mark. Reporter again, four teens have been apprehended, four t
Most of you can enjoy the weekend. We are live outside. You should prepare for a warm day with some scattered storms however. Good morning to you. Thank you for joining us. Im maureen umeh. And im holly morris. Today is friday april 21st. Yes, it is. Mike thomas with your weather headline, erin como with your traffic. 82 yesterday in d. C. , today closer to the mid 80s but maybe some storms as well. Erin. Well, speaking of storms, the rain that moved through yesterday problems in adelphi and we have some utility work im going to help steer you around. Sounds good both of you. Thank you very much. Lets get right to the news at 5 oclock. Fast moving storms swept across the region and they caused serious damage to buildings and sneaks adelphi maryland. Fox5s Melanie Alnwick is live with the latest. Good morning, mel. Reporter good morning, guys and take a look here at this large tree that came down on several cars here and this thats down in this parking lot on green spire terrace. Look a