Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault in Latest Retrial

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul, has been convicted of forcibly subjecting a woman to a sexual act, stemming from an incident in 2006. The Manhattan jury acquitted Weinstein on a separate criminal sex charge, and deliberations continue on a rape charge. The trial was marred by allegations of jury misconduct, with jurors reportedly attacking each other and one juror claiming unfair treatment. Weinstein’s defense argued that the jury’s behavior deprived him of a fair trial, but the judge denied a mistrial. This conviction comes after Weinstein’s initial 2020 conviction was overturned due to procedural errors. He was previously convicted in 2022 in California for sexual assault. The victims, Mimi Haley and Jessica Mann, testified about the assaults, with Haley thanking the jury for their verdict despite the challenges of testifying. Prosecutors highlighted Weinstein’s pattern of targeting vulnerable women, while Weinstein admitted to acting immorally but denied illegal actions, suggesting the women were financially motivated to testify. The case has sparked renewed awareness around sexual violence and the myth of the “perfect victim.”

Published: 6/12/2025