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Jury Selection Begins in Movie Mogul's Rape Retrial
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein faces another trial over sexual assault charges.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:22am
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The high-profile retrial of Harvey Weinstein on sexual assault charges continues to expose the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.Manhattan TodayJury selection began on April 14, 2026, in Manhattan criminal court for the retrial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The 74-year-old Weinstein is accused of the third-degree rape of actress Jessica Mann, who appeared in the 2015 romantic comedy 'This Isn't Funny'. This marks the third time jurors will weigh the evidence regarding this specific charge, following a mistrial declared in June 2025.
Why it matters
The current case is part of a series of high-profile prosecutions following the 2017 public emergence of sexual assault allegations against Weinstein, which contributed to the MeToo movement. The retrial will continue to shine a spotlight on the issue of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
The details
During the hearing on April 14, 2026, Judge Curtis Farber stated that the defense had sought to delay the trial. The process of selecting 12 jurors is expected to last several days. Weinstein, who appeared in court wheelchair-bound due to ill health, is currently serving a 16-year prison term resulting from a California case involving the rape of a European actress more than a decade ago.
- Jury selection began on April 14, 2026.
- A hearing on Weinstein's appeal of his California conviction is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
A 74-year-old former movie mogul who is facing a retrial on a third-degree rape charge involving actress Jessica Mann.
Judge Curtis Farber
The judge presiding over the current proceedings in Manhattan criminal court.
Jessica Mann
An actress who appeared in the 2015 romantic comedy 'This Isn't Funny' and is the alleged victim in the rape charge against Weinstein.
What they’re saying
“He is hopeful and expects a fair process where the facts will vindicate him.”
— Juda Engelmayer, Spokesperson for Harvey Weinstein
What’s next
The process of selecting 12 jurors is expected to last several days. Weinstein is also appealing his California conviction, with a hearing scheduled for April 23, 2026.
The takeaway
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein will continue to be a high-profile case that shines a spotlight on the issue of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and the ongoing legal battles faced by the former movie mogul.
