Harvey Weinstein Accuser Speaks Out After His Prison Interview

Kaja Sokola says Weinstein is "still spiritually sick" and she wants to meet him in prison to seek closure.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Kaja Sokola, one of the many women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual crimes, is hitting back after he mentioned her in his recently published interview from prison where he is serving a 16-year sentence for rape. Sokola says Weinstein is "still spiritually sick" and she wants to meet him in prison to seek closure.

Why it matters

Sokola's response highlights the ongoing impact of Weinstein's actions and the complex emotions survivors often grapple with, even after legal proceedings. Her desire for a face-to-face meeting with Weinstein also raises questions about the potential for restorative justice in high-profile sexual assault cases.

The details

In the interview, Weinstein noted that he was found not guilty at trial of a criminal sexual act count involving Sokola, who says the alleged assault took place when she was 19. Sokola testified at Weinstein's retrial in 2025, telling the court that Weinstein allegedly pinned her down, ripped off her stockings and underwear, and performed oral sex on her as he masturbated, despite her pleas for him to stop. Weinstein was acquitted on the count involving Sokola, but the Manhattan district attorney later apologized to her publicly and thanked her for her bravery.

  • In 2025, Sokola testified at Weinstein's retrial.
  • In his recent interview from prison, Weinstein mentioned Sokola.

The players

Kaja Sokola

One of 80 women who came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sex crimes in 2017. She is now a psychologist and psychotherapist.

Harvey Weinstein

A disgraced movie mogul who is serving a 16-year sentence for rape.

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What they’re saying

“Harvey has always been a bully, so reading his interview from prison didn't surprise me. What struck me was the delusional thinking. No accountability. Still twisting the facts, even now, even from a cell. I look at him and I see a man who is still spiritually sick. Still suffering.”

— Kaja Sokola (PEOPLE)

“I want to meet Harvey at Rikers. Part of it is personal: I want closure. Part of it is my professional mind as a psychologist. I want to know whether a face-to-face conversation could shift something in him. In his interview, he said he never had the chance to apologize to the women who accused him. I'm giving him that chance.”

— Kaja Sokola (PEOPLE)

The takeaway

Sokola's desire to meet with Weinstein in prison highlights the complex emotions and need for closure that many survivors of sexual assault experience, even after legal proceedings have concluded. Her story underscores the ongoing impact of Weinstein's actions and the importance of providing support and resources for survivors as they navigate the aftermath of trauma.