Harvey Weinstein Faces Rape Retrial in New York

Opening statements set for Tuesday in high-profile case against former Hollywood producer.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:29pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handcuff, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the stark, gritty nature of the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein.The high-profile retrial of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein on rape charges shines a harsh light on the criminal justice system's handling of sexual assault allegations against powerful individuals.Los Angeles Today

Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood powerbroker turned #MeToo pariah, is set to face his third trial on a New York rape charge. A jury of seven men and five women will decide whether Weinstein raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is expected to last up to four weeks.

Why it matters

Weinstein's case has become a landmark in the #MeToo movement, with the former movie producer facing multiple sexual assault charges in New York and Los Angeles over the past decade. This retrial will be closely watched as it could have significant implications for how sexual assault cases involving powerful individuals are prosecuted.

The details

Weinstein was previously convicted in both New York and Los Angeles, but his initial 2020 New York conviction was overturned. Jurors at a retrial last year deadlocked on the rape charge, while reaching a mixed verdict on sexual assault charges pertaining to two other women. Weinstein has denied all the allegations and has appealed his various convictions.

  • Opening statements are set for Tuesday, April 22, 2026.
  • Weinstein has been behind bars for six years to date.

The players

Harvey Weinstein

A former Hollywood powerbroker who has faced multiple sexual assault charges in New York and Los Angeles over the past decade.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide in the coming days whether to allow certain evidence or testimony that could sway the jury's decision.

The takeaway

Weinstein's retrial will be a closely watched case that could have significant implications for how sexual assault allegations against powerful individuals are handled in the criminal justice system, especially in the wake of the #MeToo movement.