Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial

Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein was discovered responsible Wednesday of 1 rely of sexual assault in his New York retrial, whereas being acquitted of one other cost. The jury, nevertheless, has not but reached a verdict on a 3rd cost of rape and is ready to renew deliberations.

The retrial adopted the overturning of Weinstein’s 2020 conviction, a landmark case that had symbolized the rise of the MeToo motion. That conviction was thrown out final yr attributable to procedural points, prompting a brand new trial in the identical Manhattan courthouse.

A jury of seven ladies and 5 males deliberated for 5 days after listening to six weeks of testimony from three ladies: former TV manufacturing assistant Miriam Haley, actress Jessica Mann, and mannequin Kaja Sokola. Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting Haley in 2006 however acquitted of assaulting Sokola. Jurors have but to determine on Mann’s allegation that Weinstein raped her in 2013.

Weinstein, 73, has dismissed all allegations of sexual misconduct. Throughout deliberations, one juror raised issues about strain from fellow jurors and discussions straying past the costs, prompting personal questioning by the choose.

The newest conviction provides to Weinstein’s authorized burdens, together with a separate 16-year sentence from a Los Angeles intercourse crimes case that he has not but begun serving.