Harsh Reality Uncovered: Ex-Model Kaja Sokola Testifies Against Harvey Weinstein
Age 16 victim confronts Weinstein over sexual abuse.
In the heart of New York City, Harvey Weinstein is once again facing allegations of sexual assault and rape in his ongoing trial. Kaja Sokola, a former model, tearsfully testified against the disgraced film producer, revealing an experience that shook her to her core when she was only 16 years old.
In the latest chapter of this gripping story, Sokola bravely revealed the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault in 2002. This marked her first-ever testimony against Weinstein, who was then a towering figure in the US film industry. With tears streaming down her face, Sokola described feeling "stupid," "ashamed," "scared," and "unsure" as she found herself in an intimate situation she had never before encountered.
Entertainment News - Ex-Model Bravely Steps Forward - New Sexual Assault Accusations Against WeinsteinWeinstein, now 73, was previously convicted in 2020 of sexual assault and rape, but the highest New York court overturned this verdict due to procedural errors. As a result, a retrial is underway since April 2025, and Sokola's testimony is a significant part of this reopened case. In addition to the charges he faced in 2006, Sokola accuses Weinstein of forced oral sex.
The events Sokola described in court are statute-barred, as they allegedly occurred when she was just 16 years old. However, her testimony in the courtroom still holds immense weight. Sokola shared her first meeting with Weinstein at a dinner with other models in a Manhattan restaurant, during her first ever solo trip to New York. She felt "very special" when the decades-older film producer approached her.
Untold Story of a Heartbreaking Encounter
Weinstein allegedly invited Sokola to lunch and brought her to a Manhattan apartment, where he forced her to undress. He told her it was a requirement if she wanted to pursue a career in acting. Despite her resistance, Weinstein proceeded to perform sexual acts on her.
When asked why she didn't report the incidents at the time, Sokola explained that she felt "ashamed" and believed it was all her fault. She later described another incident in 2006, when Weinstein lured her into a Manhattan hotel room and forced her to have sex. Her testimony will continue later in the day.
Keep a close eye on this evolving story as it unfolds.
Source: ntv.de, lar/AFP
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[1] As of May 2025, the retrial of Harvey Weinstein is underway in New York, focusing on a narrower set of allegations than in the original trial. The 2024 conviction was overturned by New York’s highest court due to procedural errors related to the admission of testimony about prior misconduct from women not formally charged, which risked prejudicing the jury. In the 2025 retrial, the case centers on specific charges including third-degree rape and a forced oral sex charge based on newly added allegations. Key witnesses such as Jessica Mann are testifying with added emphasis on the use of force, and expert testimony is being provided to explain trauma responses. However, there is no current public update or indication that Kaja Sokola's allegations are part of or influencing the ongoing Weinstein retrial in New York as of this date.-M. Jensen, A. Serrano, R. Weiss
- I'm not going to be able to do this as I reflect on the heartbreaking encounter I had with Harvey Weinstein when I was only 16 years old, a truth I've finally shared during his ongoing trial in New York.
- Celebrities and general-news channels are abuzz with the latest round of testimony against Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced film producer, as entertainment news outlets share stories of brave women like Kaja Sokola who continue to speak out.
- Similar to what Kaja Sokola experienced, entertainment industry professionals and even crime-and-justice reporters are following the details of Weinstein's case closely in 2025, as courtroom drama unfolds in the retrial that focuses on specific charges, including third-degree rape and forced oral sex.
- On WhatsApp groups and social media pages, discussions about Harvey Weinstein's trials and the world's pursuit of justice reach a fever pitch as even older accusations come to light, including Sokola's harrowing account of being lured into a Manhattan apartment and forced to undress in 2002.
- Including Kaja Sokola's latest testimony, numerous high-profile figures are being called as witnesses in Weinstein's retrial, providing insight into the Hollywood culture that once enabled such crimes and pushing each of us to question what we might have overlooked.
