Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Begins Amid a Changed Cultural Climate
Harvey Weinstein's retrial starts as he faces new allegations, including an unnamed victim, following an overturned conviction for past sexual assault charges.
More than anyone, Weinstein came to embody the figure of the powerful, seemingly untouchable male predator finally being called out by his victims in an overdue reckoning for all abusers of women.
Harvey Weinstein’s NYC Rape Retrial Begins A Year After His 2020 Sentence Was Overturned
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Weinstein’s retrial is playing out at a different cultural moment than the first, which happened during the height of the #MeToo movement.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment
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The decision by his accusers to come forward, and his subsequent conviction in New York, galvanised the #MeToo movement against sex abuse by powerful men.
Harvey Weinstein retrial: Opening statements to begin in New York
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Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment
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This trial is a test, then, of prosecutors' ability to persuade a jury of Weinstein's guilt with three women under oath directly accusing him, instead of the six who testified in the first trial.
Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday
NPR·22d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Weinstein is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison even if he is acquitted in the retrial in New York because he was sentenced to 16 years after being separately convicted of rape in California.
Jury to Hear Opening Statements in Harvey Weinstein's New Sex Crimes Trial
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The defense argued then, and argues now, that Mr. Weinstein and Ms. Mann had an intimate relationship over the course of several years, that their sexual encounters were consensual, and that passing around the photos in court was done for “no other reason than to shame Mr. Weinstein.”
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New York’s highest court last year overturned the conviction and 23-year prison sentence after it found that the original trial judge allowed women whose accusations were not part of the charges Weinstein faced to give evidence in court.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial to open with majority-female jury
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The main jury is more female than the five women and seven men who convicted Weinstein at his first trial five years ago.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial to open with majority-female jury in New York
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Summary
Harvey Weinstein's retrial kicks off in New York, five years post-conviction. Facing allegations from three women, including a new unnamed accuser, Weinstein aims to clear his name. The court of appeals overturned his previous 2020 conviction, citing unfair jury influence. The jury consists of seven women and five men, with opening arguments expected today. Prosecutors are focusing on Weinstein's history of assault, while defense insists on a fair trial amid his declining health. The retrial occurs in a different context for the #MeToo movement, with societal shifts influencing perspectives on sexual assault and accountability.
Perspectives
The jury for Weinstein's retrial is composed of seven women and five men, indicating a balanced gender representation as compared to his initial trial which had a different composition.
Weinstein's defense emphasizes his right to a fair trial and continues to assert his innocence, arguing that all interactions were consensual, despite the serious allegations against him.
The retrial follows the overturning of Weinstein's 2020 conviction due to judicial errors, prompting renewed discussions on the #MeToo movement and its implications for justice in sexual assault cases.
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