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Harvey Weinstein Faces New York Rape Trial
Disgraced Hollywood producer to stand trial again after years of legal battles
Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:56am
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The new trial of Harvey Weinstein shines a harsh light on the ongoing reckoning over sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond.NYC TodayHarvey Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood producer, is set to go on trial again in New York City on a rape charge. The trial comes after years of high-profile legal troubles and infamy stemming from the #MeToo movement, during which Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Why it matters
Weinstein's case has become a symbol of the reckoning over sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and broader society. This new trial will once again thrust the issue into the national spotlight and test the strength of the #MeToo movement, which has sought to hold powerful men accountable for their actions.
The details
Jury selection is scheduled to begin as early as Tuesday for Weinstein's latest trial, which will focus on a single rape charge. The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year sentence after being convicted of sexual assault and rape in a separate 2020 trial. This new case stems from allegations made by an unnamed woman, who says Weinstein raped her in a hotel room in 2013.
- Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
- Jury selection for Weinstein's latest trial is set to begin as early as Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
A former Hollywood producer who was a powerful figure in the film industry before being convicted of sexual assault and rape in 2020, leading to a 23-year prison sentence. He now faces a new rape trial in New York.
What’s next
The judge in the case will oversee jury selection and preside over the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.
The takeaway
This new trial will once again put the issue of sexual misconduct by powerful men in the spotlight, testing the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement and society's commitment to holding such individuals accountable for their actions.
