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Harvey Weinstein Faces New York Rape Trial
Disgraced movie mogul returns to court for third trial on sexual assault charges.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:10pm
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The latest trial against Harvey Weinstein shines a harsh light on the hotel rooms where his alleged crimes took place.NYC TodayHarvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood producer at the center of the #MeToo movement, is set to go on trial again in New York City on a rape charge. This will be Weinstein's third trial, as he previously faced a range of sexual assault allegations in New York and Los Angeles. The new trial will focus solely on a 2013 incident involving accuser Jessica Mann, after previous trials included multiple accusers.
Why it matters
Weinstein's trials have been a major catalyst for the #MeToo movement, sparking a reckoning over sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and beyond. This latest trial will continue to shape the public narrative around Weinstein's actions and the broader cultural shift sparked by the allegations against him.
The details
Jury selection is scheduled to begin as early as Tuesday for Weinstein's latest retrial in New York. This time, jurors will only weigh the rape charge involving accuser Jessica Mann, rather than the array of allegations that were presented in previous trials. Weinstein's legal team has also undergone a change, with a new lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, taking over the case. Agnifilo has indicated the defense strategy may differ from previous trials.
- Jury selection is set to start as early as Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Weinstein was first criminally charged in New York in 2018, with additional charges filed in Los Angeles two years later.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
The disgraced former movie mogul who was at the center of the #MeToo movement after numerous sexual assault allegations were made against him.
Jessica Mann
The hairstylist and actor who has accused Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel in 2013, the sole charge he will face in this latest trial.
Marc Agnifilo
Weinstein's new lawyer who has taken over the case for this retrial, replacing longtime Weinstein attorney Arthur Aidala.
What they’re saying
“It's not going to be a mirror image of the last trial.”
— Marc Agnifilo, Weinstein's Lawyer
“I never assaulted anyone.”
— Harvey Weinstein
What’s next
The judge has indicated he may revisit some rulings about the evidence that can be presented in this trial, which could impact the defense strategy. Weinstein's recent change in attorneys may also shift the trial's tenor and tactics.
The takeaway
Weinstein's trials have been a defining moment in the #MeToo movement, exposing widespread sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond. This latest trial will continue to shape the public narrative around Weinstein's actions and the broader cultural shift sparked by the allegations against him.
