Overview

• Opening statements are set to begin in Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges at the Manhattan Criminal Court.
• The jury, finalized on April 21, is composed of twelve jurors—seven women and five men—and six alternates, selected from over 140 candidates.
• Weinstein's original 2020 conviction and 23-year sentence were overturned in 2024 due to procedural issues involving victim testimony.
• The retrial is seen as a critical test for handling high-profile sexual assault cases in the post-#MeToo era, with concerns about its potential impact on the movement.
• Weinstein, who remains incarcerated at Rikers Island, attends court proceedings in a wheelchair, underscoring the high-profile nature of the case.