In a surprising turn of events, Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned on Thursday by the New York Court of Appeals, leaving many wondering about what comes next for the disgraced former film mogul. Weinstein had been serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York's Mohawk Correctional Facility after being found guilty of criminal sex act and third-degree rape.

Following the court's decision, Weinstein's longtime spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, revealed that their immediate priority is to seek medical care for the 73-year-old. Engelmayer noted Weinstein's current health challenges, including his reliance on a walker and wheelchair, audio issues, and heart problems.

Meanwhile, speculation arises that Weinstein may face extradition to California, where he already faces a 16-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault following a separate trial in 2022. Engelmayer stated that within the next 24 to 48 hours, it is expected that the Los Angeles courts or prosecutor's office will file an extradition charge against Weinstein.

The New York Court of Appeals' decision was based on findings that the judge in the #MeToo trial had made improper rulings, including allowing testimony about uncharged prior acts that were unrelated to the case. In a 4-3 decision, the court concluded that this testimony served no material non-propensity purpose and only prejudiced Weinstein.

However, not everyone is pleased with the court's ruling. Attorney Lindsay Goldbrum, who represented six of Weinstein's accusers, expressed concern that the decision could deter future sexual assault victims from coming forward and called it a "leap backward for the rule of law."

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has stated that his office plans to retry the case, emphasizing their commitment to survivors of sexual assault. Weinstein's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, confirmed that the case would restart from the beginning, and a hearing is expected to be scheduled as early as next week to determine a new trial date.

NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos believes that the retrial may not be as lengthy as the previous trial, as new discovery periods are typically shorter. Engelmayer and Aidala have both stated that Weinstein would testify if the case is retried.

Additionally, Weinstein's legal team is currently appealing his California conviction. Jennifer Bonjean, one of his lawyers in that case, expressed optimism that the overturning of his New York charges would bolster their appeal, as it questioned his presumption of innocence.

In response to the New York court's decision, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office clarified that the legal issues identified in the Weinstein case in New York are not present in the Los Angeles County case. California law allows evidence related to a defendant's character in sexual assault cases, subject to the judge's discretion.

Despite the legal battles ahead, Engelmayer remains hopeful about Weinstein's chances for an appeal in California. He asserts that they have a stronger case there, arguing that one alleged victim's timeline conflicts with evidence of Weinstein's whereabouts.

The future for Harvey Weinstein remains uncertain, with a retrial looming in New York and the ongoing appeal in California. As the legal proceedings continue, the controversy surrounding Weinstein and the impact on survivors of sexual assault remain at the forefront.