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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Begins in New York Following Overturned Conviction

The retrial introduces stricter procedural rules and a new allegation, with jury selection starting Tuesday and opening statements set for April 22.

Harvey Weinstein sitzt mit anderen Personen an einem braunen Holztisch in einem Gerichtssaal
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Overview

  • Weinstein's 2020 New York conviction for sexual assault was overturned in April 2024 due to procedural errors, prompting a retrial.
  • The retrial revisits allegations from two original accusers and includes a new claim of forced oral sex from another woman in 2006.
  • Stricter rules now exclude testimonies from witnesses not listed in the original indictment and bar terms like 'survivor' and 'violence' in court.
  • Weinstein remains incarcerated due to a separate 2023 Los Angeles conviction for sexual crimes, which added a 16-year sentence.
  • Weinstein, 73, faces significant health issues, including diabetes and reported leukemia, and often appears in court in a wheelchair.