Jury Selection Date Set for Harvey Weinstein's Third Rape Trial in NYC

The disgraced movie mogul faces another trial for allegedly raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Harvey Weinstein, the 73-year-old disgraced movie mogul, was back in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday as a judge set a date for jury selection in his third rape trial. Weinstein is accused of third-degree rape of actress Jessica Mann in a New York City hotel room in 2013. This will be Weinstein's third trial, as his previous convictions were overturned and a retrial resulted in a split verdict.

Why it matters

Weinstein's legal troubles have been ongoing for nearly six years, with multiple trials and appeals. This latest trial will continue to shine a spotlight on the issue of sexual assault and misconduct in the entertainment industry, as well as the challenges of prosecuting high-profile cases.

The details

At a hearing on Wednesday, the judge set April 14 as the date for jury selection in Weinstein's third trial. Weinstein appeared in court in a wheelchair. In January, he said he "never assaulted anyone" and that his "spirit was breaking" after nearly six years behind bars. Weinstein's first trial was in 2020, where he was convicted of raping Mann and forcing oral sex on another woman. Those convictions were later overturned by New York's highest court, leading to a retrial in 2025 that resulted in a split verdict.

  • Weinstein's first trial was in 2020.
  • New York's highest court overturned his convictions from the 2020 trial, leading to a retrial in 2025.
  • The 2025 retrial resulted in a split verdict.
  • Jury selection for Weinstein's third trial is set to begin on April 14, 2026.

The players

Harvey Weinstein

A 73-year-old disgraced movie mogul who is facing a third rape trial in New York City.

Jessica Mann

An actress who has accused Weinstein of third-degree rape in a New York City hotel room in 2013.

Jacob Kaplan

One of Weinstein's new lawyers, representing him in this third trial.

Marc Agnifilo

One of Weinstein's new lawyers, representing him in this third trial.

Teny Geragos

One of Weinstein's new lawyers, representing him in this third trial.

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What they’re saying

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

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.