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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Begins in New York with Jury Selection Underway

The former Hollywood producer faces renewed charges from both previous and new accusers following the overturning of his 2020 conviction.

Overview

  • Harvey Weinstein's retrial starts with jury selection in Manhattan, expected to take up to five days, under Justice Curtis Farber's oversight.
  • The retrial addresses allegations from two accusers from the 2020 trial and a new claim of sexual assault from 2006 by an unnamed woman.
  • Weinstein's 2020 conviction was overturned in 2024 by New York's highest court due to improper judicial rulings and prejudicial testimony.
  • Weinstein remains incarcerated at Rikers Island, serving a separate 16-year sentence from his 2022 California conviction, while his health continues to deteriorate.
  • The retrial is viewed as a significant moment for the #MeToo movement, with evolving legal standards and renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct cases.

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