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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Moves Forward as Judge Allows Key Testimony on 'Force'

A New York judge has ruled that accuser Jessica Mann can describe Weinstein's alleged use of force, setting the stage for a contentious retrial starting April 15.

Harvey Weinstein appears at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 9, 2025.
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Harvey Weinstein appears in State Supreme Court for a hearing in his sexual assault case on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in New York. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP)
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Overview

  • Judge Curtis Farber reversed an earlier decision, now allowing accuser Jessica Mann to use the term 'force' in her testimony against Harvey Weinstein.
  • Weinstein faces retrial on charges of sexual assault and third-degree rape involving allegations from three women, including a newly added accuser from 2006.
  • The trial, scheduled to begin April 15, follows the overturning of Weinstein's 2020 conviction due to procedural errors in admitting testimony from unrelated allegations.
  • Ongoing disputes over evidentiary issues, including alleged inconsistencies in witness statements, could delay the trial by up to 60 days if unresolved.
  • Weinstein, 73, appeared in court in a wheelchair, battling significant health issues, including leukemia and heart disease, while serving a separate 16-year sentence for a California rape conviction.