Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York City begins to fight against
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial commenced in New York City on April 23, 2025, following the overturning of his 2020 conviction. The retrial includes a new charge: a 2006 allegation of forcible oral sex in a Manhattan hotel, bringing the total number of charges to three. Prosecutors argue that Weinstein exploited his Hollywood influence to manipulate vulnerable women, while the defense contends the encounters were consensual exchanges for career advancement
The jury comprises 12 members, including seven women and five men, with six alternate jurors. Opening statements are expected to begin on
Weinstein, now 73, is serving a 16-year sentence in California for a separate 2022 rape conviction. He remains incarcerated in New York and is appealing both his New York and California convictions
The retrial has reignited discussions on the #MeToo movement, with prosecutors emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of sexual misconduct
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