Harvey Weinstein Hires New Lawyers for Third NY Trial

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Harvey Weinstein has hired a new legal team, including lawyers Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys, to represent him at his third New York rape trial. The move comes after Weinstein declined to end the matter with a guilty plea. The trial, which involves a charge that Weinstein raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013, has been postponed from a March 3 start and has not yet been rescheduled.

Why it matters

Weinstein's legal battles have been closely watched, as he was a powerful Hollywood figure whose downfall helped catalyze the #MeToo movement. This third trial will be another high-profile test of the justice system's ability to hold powerful men accountable for sexual misconduct allegations.

The details

Weinstein's new lawyers, Jacob Kaplan, Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, will take over for his longtime lawyer, Arthur Aidala, who will now focus on Weinstein's appeals and pending civil matters. Kaplan was part of Weinstein's original defense team in 2018 and is expected to have a leading role in the third trial. The lawyers are also representing other high-profile clients, including Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, which could affect the timing of Weinstein's trial.

• Weinstein's third trial was originally scheduled to start on March 3, 2026, but has been postponed and not yet rescheduled.
• Weinstein is due in court on March 4, 2026, for a status conference.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Weinstein is due in court on March 4, 2026, for a status conference, where the judge will likely discuss the timing and logistics of the upcoming third trial.