Harvey Weinstein's New York Retrial Begins with Jury Selection Completed

The former producer faces renewed charges of sexual assault and rape under stricter procedural rules after his 2020 conviction was overturned.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned in 2024 due to procedural errors, prompting a retrial in New York.
The reopened trial includes the original allegations from 2006 and 2013, as well as a new charge from another accuser not included in the first trial.
Jury selection for the retrial has concluded, with opening arguments scheduled for April 22, and the trial expected to last up to five weeks.
Stricter procedural rules are in place, barring certain witness testimonies and prohibiting terms like 'survivor' to ensure neutrality.
Weinstein remains incarcerated due to a separate 2023 conviction in Los Angeles and faces ongoing health issues, including heart problems and reported leukemia.