A wave of shock and outrage rippled through Hollywood on Thursday after New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for sexual assault. The decision, which throws a wrench into the #MeToo movement’s landmark case, ignited a firestorm of reactions from actresses who bravely came forward with allegations against the former movie mogul.

Rosanna Arquette, a vocal Weinstein accuser, expressed her deep disappointment to The Hollywood Reporter, stating, “Harvey was rightfully convicted. It’s unfortunate that the court has overturned his conviction. As a survivor, I am beyond disappointed.”

Taking to social media, Ashley Judd, the first actress to publicly accuse Weinstein of misconduct, decried the ruling’s unfairness to survivors. “This is unfair to survivors,” she wrote on Instagram. “We live in our truth. We know what happened.”

Mira Sorvino, another Weinstein accuser, echoed Judd’s sentiment. In a scathing social media post, she questioned the court’s logic, stating, “Horrified! Since when don’t courts allow evidence of pattern of prior bad acts to be admitted? He’s a prolific serial predator who raped/harmed 200+ women! Disgusted w/justice system skew towards predators, not victims.”

Actresses Katherine Kendall and Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, both Weinstein accusers, also took to social media to express their frustration. Kendall highlighted the importance of speaking out, while Gutierrez slammed the justice system’s ongoing failures to support victims.

The decision sparked broader outrage as well. Actresses Amber Tamblyn and Rosie Perez both used social media platforms to condemn the ruling, highlighting the challenges women face in the justice system. Sarah Ann Masse, another Weinstein accuser, emphasized the need to acknowledge the reality of a system that often fails survivors.

While Weinstein remains behind bars due to a separate California conviction, the overturned New York verdict casts a long shadow. The court’s decision to order a new trial underscores the ongoing struggle for accountability in sexual assault cases, particularly for powerful figures like Weinstein.