Overview

• Jury selection has commenced in Harvey Weinstein's re-opened trial in New York, expected to last approximately five weeks.
• The retrial revisits allegations of sexual assault from two women, with an additional 2006 claim included in the case.
• Procedural changes include restrictions on witness testimonies not tied to the indictment and limitations on specific language, such as 'survivor' and 'violence.'
• Weinstein remains in custody under a separate 2023 Los Angeles conviction for sexual offenses, carrying a 16-year sentence.
• The trial underscores the ongoing impact of the MeToo movement and the challenges of prosecuting high-profile sexual misconduct cases.