Weinstein Retrial Begins for 2013 Rape Charge in New York

Jury selection underway as prosecutors seek to introduce new evidence in high-profile case.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:08pm

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Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein is set to return to a New York courtroom as prosecutors move forward with a rape charge from 2013. This is the third time jurors will consider the case, but this time they will focus solely on one charge per accuser rather than debate the large number of accusations seen in previous trials.

Why it matters

The Weinstein case has been a pivotal moment in the #MeToo movement, with over 80 women coming forward with accusations of sexual assault, misconduct, and harassment against the former movie mogul. This retrial represents the latest chapter in the long legal saga and will likely have significant implications for how sexual assault cases are handled in the criminal justice system.

The details

About 100 potential jurors were present for an initial screening on April 14. Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Candace White told Judge Curtis Farber that the prosecution is looking to introduce new evidence, including testimony from a court security officer. Weinstein, who is currently serving time behind bars for prior convictions, vehemently denies the allegations, declaring in court back in January that he 'acted wrongly' but 'never assaulted anyone.'

  • Jury selection for the upcoming case began on April 14, 2026.
  • The alleged assault took place in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.

The players

Harvey Weinstein

The former co-chairman of the Weinstein Co. who is facing a retrial for a 2013 rape charge in New York.

Jessica Mann

The actress and hairstylist who has accused Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.

Candace White

The Manhattan Assistant District Attorney prosecuting the case against Weinstein.

Judge Curtis Farber

The judge presiding over the Weinstein retrial.

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What they’re saying

“'My mental state is collapsing … My spirit is breaking. I live in constant anxiety, unable to sleep, haunted by the thought that I will die.'”

— Harvey Weinstein

“'We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.'”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow new evidence introduced by the prosecution.

The takeaway

The Weinstein retrial represents the latest high-profile chapter in the #MeToo movement, with the outcome likely to have significant implications for how sexual assault cases are handled in the criminal justice system. The introduction of new evidence by prosecutors suggests an effort to strengthen their case against the disgraced film producer.