Harvey Weinstein's New York Retrial Begins with Jury Selection

The disgraced producer faces original charges and a new allegation in a trial reshaped by judicial changes and legal scrutiny.

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York commenced with jury selection on Tuesday, revisiting charges from his 2020 conviction and introducing a new 2006 sexual assault allegation.
The retrial follows the New York Court of Appeals overturning Weinstein’s original conviction in April 2024 due to improper judicial rulings and prejudicial testimony.
Judge Curtis Farber presides over the proceedings, replacing the previous judge to ensure a more impartial process as mandated by the appellate court.
Weinstein, 73, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining that his encounters were consensual, while his deteriorating health remains a point of concern during his incarceration.
The new trial is seen as a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement, testing the justice system’s handling of high-profile sexual misconduct cases.