Harvey Weinstein Appears in Court Ahead of #MeToo Retrial on April 15, Facing New Charge and 23-Year Sentence

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Published Mar 12, 2025, 05:50 PM

Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in court for a hearing ahead of his #MeToo retrial scheduled for April 15 in Manhattan. The retrial follows the overturning of his 2020 conviction on rape and sexual assault charges by New York's highest court. Weinstein, 72, is currently detained at Rikers Island, facing health issues including cancer and heart problems. The upcoming retrial will include the original charges of forcibly performing oral sex on a movie and TV production assistant in 2006 and raping an aspiring actor in 2013. Additionally, a new charge has been added, alleging that Weinstein forced oral sex on another woman at a Manhattan hotel in 2006. This new allegation was not part of the first trial. Weinstein was previously sentenced to 23 years in prison for his since-reversed conviction. Judge Curtis Farber is expected to issue rulings on key issues such as the scope of accuser testimony and the inclusion of potential expert witnesses. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is involved in the case. The Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's conviction due to rulings by Judge James M. Burke, who is no longer on the bench. Weinstein's legal team, which now includes Jennifer Bonjean, who has represented Bill Cosby and R. Kelly, argues that the prosecution's delay in bringing the additional charge was prejudicial. Weinstein continues to deny all allegations of rape and sexual assault. Prosecutors expect testimony to take about a month, with an anticipated 25 witnesses. They aim to call an expert witness to testify on the psychological experience of rape and sexual assault, including issues related to power imbalances. Weinstein also faces a 16-year prison sentence from a 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles, which his lawyers are appealing, claiming he did not receive a fair trial.

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New York Daily News

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Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge weighs key rulings for his retrial https://t.co/nDHsc6mFad

Diligent Denizen 🇺🇸

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🇺🇸 DISGUSTING: Here's Harvey Weinstein grinning ear-to-ear in NYC court ahead of sex crimes retrial. 😒 These animals know no shame. Until these predators, like Epstein, are held to account, our country can not heal. https://t.co/gYlAPqR6qX

The Hollywood Reporter

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Expect a Long Trial for Harvey Weinstein's Next Court Battle https://t.co/1NmzDGe3SQ