Harvey Weinstein's Retrial: New York Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict
Sexual Assault Conviction Repeat for Harvey Weinstein
In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted again on charges of sexual assault, this time in a New York retrial. The jury found him guilty of assaulting a production assistant, but remains undecided on a rape charge.
The former Hollywood producer faced allegations of rape and sexual harassment from three women during this trial. Harvey Weinstein denies the allegations, insisting that all sexual encounters were consensual. The powerful figure opted not to testify during the trial.
Back in 2020, Weinstein was handed a 23-year prison sentence, but this decision was overturned last year due to procedural errors, prompting the retrial.
Jury Struggles End in Resolution
The jury initially struggled to reach a verdict, coming close to a mistrial. On Monday, the jury requested clarification on the standard of proof for a guilty or not guilty verdict, aiming to avoid a hung jury. Despite a juror complaining about the behavior of other jury members, the judge denied a request for excusal, acknowledging heated discussions can happen during deliberations.
Weinstein Serving Time in California
Meanwhile, Harvey Weinstein is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence in California for additional sexual crimes. Once a prominent film producer, responsible for hits like "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love", Weinstein has become infamous to many actresses following his exploitation of power over women, which was exposed in 2017 by "The New York Times" and "New Yorker" magazines, triggering the #MeToo movement. The Weinstein name now stands as a symbol for men abusing their power.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP
#MeToo | Harvey Weinstein | Trials
- Conviction: The jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree on June 11, 2025, for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006 [2][3][4].
- Acquittal: Weinstein was acquitted of the same charge (Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree) regarding allegations made by Kaja Sokola [2][3].
- Mistrial: A mistrial was declared on the rape charge related to allegations by Jessica Mann due to reports of bullying and threats among jurors. The retrial for this charge is still pending [1][2][3].
Entertainment news outlets are reporting that Harvey Weinstein, a former Hollywood producer, has been convicted of a sexual assault charge in a New York retrial, part of an ongoing series of lawsuits related to allegations of rape and sexual harassment. The jury found him guilty of assaulting a production assistant, but is yet to reach a verdict on a separate rape charge. Previous convictions and sentences have been overturned due to procedural errors, prompting these retrials. Meanwhile, Weinstein is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence in California for additional sexual crimes, as his actions have been a major contributor to the #MeToo movement and the exposure of power abuses in the entertainment industry.
