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Harvey Weinstein to Face Third Trial for Rape Charge
The former movie mogul will go to trial with a new defense team in April.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Harvey Weinstein will face an April 14 retrial on a rape charge that ended in a hung jury last year, a New York judge ruled on Wednesday. This will be Weinstein's third trial, as he continues to fight allegations that helped kickstart the #MeToo movement.
Why it matters
The Weinstein case has been a pivotal moment in the #MeToo era, shining a light on sexual misconduct allegations against powerful figures in Hollywood and beyond. This third trial represents another high-profile opportunity for prosecutors to secure a conviction against the former movie producer.
The details
Weinstein will go to trial with a new defense team after hiring the attorneys that helped Sean 'Diddy' Combs largely prevail at a sex trafficking trial last year. Weinstein's new legal team, Agnifilo Intrater, is also representing Luigi Mangione on murder charges and Oren Alexander on sex trafficking charges.
- The April 14 criminal trial will be Weinstein's third.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
The former movie mogul who is facing a third trial for a rape charge.
Agnifilo Intrater
The new defense team representing Weinstein, which also represents other high-profile clients.
The takeaway
The Weinstein case has become a symbol of the #MeToo movement, and this third trial represents another crucial test for prosecutors to hold a powerful figure accountable for sexual misconduct allegations.
