Speaking Out After Two Decades: Kaja Sokola Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Sexual Assault at 16
16-year-old victim allegedly subjected to harassment by Weinstein.
In the second phase of the reopened trial against Harvey Weinstein, a former model testifies against the disgraced film producer, share her story of sexual assault at 16.
The Reopened Trial Against Harvey Weinstein
After being convicted of sexual assault and rape in 2020, Harvey Weinstein confronts a retrial in New York due to procedural errors. Kaja Sokola, a former Polish model, is one of several women accusing Weinstein. She recounts her experience of sexual assault in 2002, a new complaint in the ongoing trial.
The Alleged Assault in 2002
Sokola, who was 16 at the time, met Weinstein at a Manhattan apartment. She felt "stupid, ashamed" and "scared," as she had "never been in an intimate situation before." The 73-year-old film producer had approached her at a dinner with other models in a Manhattan restaurant during her first solo trip to New York.
New Charges in 2006
In 2006, Sokola was charged with sexual assault by Weinstein, who allegedly forced her to perform oral sex on him. Although the allegations from 2002 are beyond the legal time limit for prosecution, Sokola's testimony was presented in court.
Sokola's Testimony
Sokola initially felt "ashamed" and thought it was her fault. She refused to report the incident at the time. She also testified about a second incident in 2006, when Weinstein forced her to have sex in a Manhattan hotel room.
The Defense's Perspective
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, maintaining that all interactions were consensual. His defense team argues that the accusers seek to advance their careers. The trial continues with Sokola's testimony, before asking further questions from Weinstein's lawyers.
Looking Back: Harvey Weinstein's Trials
In February 2023, Weinstein received a 16-year sentence for a rape charge in Los Angeles, following a conviction in 2013. Despite the ongoing retrial in New York, Weinstein remains incarcerated.
Notable Accusers and Testimonies
In May 2025, another Polish model testified against Weinstein. The defense team maintains their optimism, stating that all relationships were consensual, regardless of the outcome of the trial. Yet, Weinstein remains incarcerated due to his existing sentences.
Sources
- ntv.de
- lar/AFP
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- In addition to Sokola's testimony, entertainment news outlets featured stories of older witnesses providing accounts of their own experiences with Weinstein, using communication tools like Whatsapp as evidence.
- Including Sokola, several women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault, and their testimonies have been presented in court as part of the ongoing trial.
- Sokola's experiences, both in 2002 and 2006, add to the growing list of allegations against Weinstein, who continues to maintain that his interactions with the accusers were consensual.
