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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Begins in New York with New Sexual Assault Allegation

The disgraced producer faces updated charges and legal strategies in a pivotal case for the #MeToo movement and judicial accountability.

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The 2017 conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was overturned by an appeals court that ruled the way witnesses were handled in the original trial was unlawful

Overview

  • Weinstein's 2020 conviction was overturned in April 2024 due to improper handling of witness testimony, leading to this retrial.
  • The retrial includes charges of sexual assault from 2006 and 2013, as well as a newly added allegation from 2006 in a Manhattan hotel.
  • Jury selection is underway, with proceedings expected to last up to six weeks in Manhattan Criminal Court.
  • The trial introduces updated legal strategies, including the use of expert testimony on the psychological effects of sexual assault and revised terminology for accusers.
  • Weinstein, who maintains his innocence, is also appealing a separate rape conviction in Los Angeles, highlighting broader legal challenges he faces.