Harvey Weinstein's Old Demons: Kaja Sokola's Testimony in Manhattan Court
Teenage girl claims sexual abuse by Weinstein at age 16.
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In the Manhattan courtroom, Harvey Weinstein's past is once again under the microscope. Kaja Sokola, a former model, bravely shared her harrowing story in the reopened trial against the retired Hollywood mogul.
In a tearful testimony, Sokola described her alleged encounter with Weinstein, dating back to 2002 when she was a 16-year-old newcomer in Manhattan. "I felt like a fool, I was ashamed, I had never been in such a situation," Sokola recounted. "I was terrified, it was all alien to me."
A Chance Encounter Turns Sour
In 2025, Sokola's account of her ordeal at the hands of Weinstein finally found its way to a Manhattan courtroom. Her allegations were initially dismissed during his first trial in 2020, but recent developments led to a new hearing.
Sokola's association with Weinstein began at a model's dinner in a Manhattan restaurant. She was 16 years old on her first solo trip to New York. As she described, she felt "extremely privileged" when Weinstein took notice of her. Weinstein invited her for lunch, followed by a trip to a Manhattan apartment. There, he ordered her to strip, claiming it was essential for her acting career. Despite her resistance, Weinstein allegedly subjected her to sexual acts.
The Haunting Encounter in 2006
Sokola also spoke about a conspiracy in 2006 when Weinstein persuaded her to enter a Manhattan hotel room, forcing her into a sexual encounter. Her testimony is expected to continue later in the day.
When asked why she didn't report the incidents at the time, Sokola confessed her embarrassment and the belief that "it was all her fault." Sokola's allegations come as Harvey Weinstein faces a long list of accusations, including sexual assault and rape, in the ongoing trial.
[1] Enrichment Data: The retrial for Harvey Weinstein, following a decision to overturn his 2020 conviction due to procedural errors, has been ongoing since mid-April 2025.
[3] Enrichment Data: In the reopened trial, Sokola is testifying for the first time about the 2002 incident, as her allegations were not presented during Weinstein's initial trial in 2020.
- Kaja Sokola, during her testimony in the Manhattan courtroom, revealed that she was not going to be able to do it when she was initially confronted with Harvey Weinstein's advances back in 2002.
- The entertainment world has been gripped by Harvey Weinstein's reopened trial, with his older accuser, Kaja Sokola, testifying about her experiences on platforms like general-news, crime-and-justice, and even celebrity-focused entertainment outlets.
- One chilling detail from Sokola's testimony involves the use of Whatsapp, where Weinstein reportedly sent her messages prior to their encounters.
- Uponreflecting on the numerous allegations against Weinstein, Sokola admitted that she initially thought she was alone in her experiences, but has since discovered that other entertainment industry celebrities have also come forward with their own stories.
- Despite the passing of time, Sokola has mustered the courage to share her story, providing a glimpse into the power dynamics and harassment that dominated the entertainment industry in years past.
