Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial, following the overturning of his previous conviction. Last year’s appeal successfully argued for a new trial due to procedural irregularities.

After a six-week trial and five days of deliberation, a jury unanimously convicted the former film producer on one of three counts of sexual assault. The jury acquitted him on another charge and is still deliberating on a rape charge.

This conviction adds to Weinstein’s existing 16-year sentence from a Los Angeles conviction, which he has yet to begin serving.

The New York trial hinged on the testimonies of three women: Miriam Haley, Jessica Mann, and Kaja Sokola, all of whom alleged Weinstein leveraged his influence in Hollywood to commit sexual abuse.

The jury found Weinstein guilty of assaulting Ms. Haley, but not guilty of assaulting Ms. Sokola. Deliberations on the rape charge involving Ms. Mann are ongoing. Ms. Haley expressed hope that this verdict signifies a shift in societal attitudes toward sexual violence.

The retrial stemmed from an appeals court decision last April that overturned Weinstein’s 2020 conviction due to the admission of testimony from women whose allegations were not directly related to the charges against him.

Following the appeal, Weinstein was indicted on new charges in September. His spokesperson issued a statement expressing concerns about jury deliberation, alleging pre-conceived notions influenced the verdict and suggesting grounds for appeal.

The jury deliberations were reportedly tense, with allegations of juror misconduct, including accusations of intimidation and attempts to sway opinions using extraneous information. The judge subsequently instructed the jury to focus solely on the presented evidence.

Weinstein, who suffers from cancer and diabetes, remained at Bellevue Hospital during the trial instead of Riker’s Island. The retrial focused on Ms. Mann and Ms. Haley’s allegations from the 2020 trial, alongside new allegations from Ms. Sokola.

Ms. Sokola expressed relief at Weinstein’s partial accountability, highlighting the difficulty of coming forward and the importance of her testimony. The three accusers provided detailed accounts of alleged sexual abuse during private meetings, emphasizing the power imbalance inherent in their encounters with Weinstein.

Weinstein’s defense maintained that all sexual encounters were consensual, attempting to undermine the credibility of the accusers by presenting seemingly friendly post-incident communications. Despite the defense’s efforts, the verdict carries significant weight given the numerous allegations against him.

Over 100 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, assault, or rape. His California conviction, combined with this New York conviction, virtually guarantees he will spend the rest of his life in prison. The case significantly impacted the #MeToo movement, highlighting the abuses of power within Hollywood.

Prior to the allegations, Weinstein and his brother were prominent figures in Hollywood, co-founding Miramax, responsible for acclaimed films like “Shakespeare in Love” and “Pulp Fiction”. Weinstein also faced multiple civil lawsuits, culminating in a $19 million settlement in 2020.

Miriam Haley’s testimony highlighted the risks taken by sexual assault survivors in pursuit of justice for themselves and others.

Ms. Haley’s account was pivotal in the retrial against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.

The retrial follows the overturning of a previous conviction, leading to renewed legal proceedings.

Weinstein’s health conditions influenced his housing arrangements during the trial.

The new charges against Weinstein stem from an alleged assault in 2006.

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial, following the overturn of his previous conviction.

After a six-week trial and five days of deliberation, a jury unanimously convicted the former film mogul on one of three counts. They found him not guilty on another sexual assault charge, with a verdict on a rape charge pending.

This conviction adds to a 16-year sentence already imposed in Los Angeles. The New York trial centered on the testimonies of three women—Miriam Haley, Jessica Mann, and Kaja Sokola—who accused Weinstein of leveraging his power in the entertainment industry to sexually abuse them.

The jury found Weinstein guilty of assaulting Ms. Haley but not guilty of assaulting Ms. Sokola. Deliberations on the rape charge involving Ms. Mann will resume. Ms. Haley expressed hope that the verdict signifies a growing awareness of sexual violence and a diminishing of the “perfect victim” myth.

Weinstein’s previous New York conviction was overturned last April due to procedural errors. Subsequent to this, he faced new sexual assault indictments. His spokesperson stated that the trial was “fair until we got to the jury deliberations,” citing juror complaints about preconceived notions and the use of personal beliefs as evidence. Allegations of juror conflicts further complicated the process.

The judge ultimately instructed the jury to consider only the presented evidence. Weinstein, who has cancer and diabetes, remained at Bellevue Hospital during the trial. The retrial focused on allegations from Ms. Mann and Ms. Haley, and included new allegations from Ms. Sokola, who accused Weinstein of assault at age 19. The jury acquitted him of this charge.

Ms. Sokola expressed relief at Weinstein’s accountability for some of his crimes, highlighting the difficulty of coming forward and the empowerment found in speaking out. The women detailed accounts of alleged sexual abuse during private meetings, while Weinstein’s legal team argued the encounters were consensual.

The defense attempted to discredit the women’s testimonies by presenting seemingly amicable communications that occurred after the alleged assaults. Weinstein has faced over 100 accusations of sexual misconduct, assault, and rape, and the California conviction likely ensures he will spend the remainder of his life in prison. This case significantly impacted the #MeToo movement.

Prior to the allegations, Weinstein and his brother were major Hollywood figures, co-founding Miramax, known for films like *Shakespeare in Love* and *Pulp Fiction*. He also faced numerous civil lawsuits, settling one for $19 million in 2020.

Miriam Haley’s testimony highlighted the risks taken by victims of sexual abuse to advocate for others.

Her testimony as the first accuser in the retrial was crucial to the proceedings.

The retrial followed the overturning of a previous conviction, prompting new charges.

Weinstein’s health conditions impacted his incarceration during the trial.

The new charge stemmed from a 2006 alleged assault in a Manhattan hotel.