Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Set to Begin Following Overturned Conviction

Jury selection starts April 15 with stricter trial rules revisiting allegations central to the #MeToo movement.

Weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape and sexual coercion was overturned in 2024 due to procedural errors, prompting a retrial.
The new trial will revisit allegations from Mimi Haleyi and Jessica Mann, alongside a new claim of forced oral sex from 2006.
Stricter evidentiary rules are in place, barring testimony from witnesses not originally included and disallowing terms like 'survivor' and 'violence.'
Weinstein's deteriorating health, including a leukemia diagnosis, continues to raise concerns about the pace of the legal process.
The case remains a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement, highlighting societal and judicial shifts regarding sexual misconduct.