Harvey Weinstein Convicted Again in #MeToo-Era Retrial

On June 11, a Manhattan jury unanimously convicted Harvey Weinstein, 73, of committing a first‑degree criminal sexual act against Miriam Haley in a 2006 incident. He was cleared of another assault involving Kaja Sokola, while deliberations on a separate 2013 rape charge involving Jessica Mann remain unresolved.

Jury discussions, lasting five days, were marred by internal strife. A juror reported being threatened by a peer, prompting Weinstein’s defense to request a mistrial. Judge Curtis Farber denied the motion and ordered the jury to resume their responsibilities.

Weinstein is currently serving a 16‑year sentence in California and faces up to 25 more years in New York for the current conviction. He remains in a wheelchair and was often in visible poor health during trial proceedings.

The retrial was prompted by the New York Court of Appeals, which in April 2024 overturned Weinstein’s 2020 conviction over procedural issues—specifically, improper testimony from other accusers. This case remains central to the ongoing #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood.

Prosecutors argued Weinstein abused his stature in granting roles in exchange for sex. His defense countered that the encounters were consensual and driven by the women's own ambitions.

Miriam Haley, who testified last month about a non-consensual oral assault, expressed relief that her courage helped bring Weinstein back to justice. Kaja Sokola, whose charges were dismissed, described the verdict as a “big win” for survivors. Jessica Mann’s charge remains undecided as jury deliberations continue