Harvey Weinstein's New York Retrial: A Stalemate Among Jurors
Harvey Weinstein's Actions Labeled as Immorality, Not Criminality - Acted against societal norms, yet within the confines of the law.
"I've made mistakes, ones I deeply regret, and I've acted like a bloody arse. But not illegally, never criminally," said Weinstein in a candid phone chat. "My family has suffered because of my folly, my wife too."
The current trial against the 73-year-old Hollywood titan began in New York City last week. He's facing charges of rape and sexual assault in multiple cases, a stark fall from his once powerful position in the industry. Weinstein maintains that all sexual encounters were consensual, and he chose not to take the stand during the trial.
The jury is currently in a deadlock, with six days spent in deliberations. The retrial followed an overturned 2020 verdict due to procedural errors. The proceedings, held in a Manhattan courtroom, wrapped up on Tuesday with closing arguments, marking the end of a six-week marathon. The jury, composed of seven women and five men, appear divided, with whispers of verbal squabbles among members. A request for a mistrial was made by Weinstein's legal team, but the judge stood firm.
As of today, there's no verdict. Weinstein faces charges of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual act and one count of third-degree rape, to which he pleaded not guilty. The jury has requested to revisit evidence and appears to be making headway in their deliberations. They will reconvene on Monday after a weekend break.
- Harvey Weinstein
- Sexual Misconduct Retrial
- Jury Deliberations
- New York City
[1] Reports suggest that the jury is fractured, with some members at odds, and there have been heated exchanges among jurors. A mistrial was requested by Weinstein's legal team but was denied by the judge. The jury is currently still deliberating and has requested to revisit evidence. (As of latest update: June 10, 2025)
- Tensions appear high within the jury of the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct retrial in New York City, with whispers of verbal squabbles and a requested mistrial by the defense team. The jurors are currently attempting to reach a verdict after revisiting the presented evidence.
- The current trial against Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul, has seen heated deliberations among the jury for six days, with some jurors at odds. Despite the contentious environment, the jury continues to deliberate about Weinstein's actions, which he has described as "immoral" but not "criminal," in reference to the allegations of abuse.
