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Harvey Weinstein Faces Third Rape Trial in New York City
The disgraced movie mogul's latest legal battle centers on a single rape charge from 2013.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:40am
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The high-profile trial of Harvey Weinstein continues to shine a harsh light on the legal system's handling of sexual assault allegations.NYC TodayAfter years of legal troubles and prison time stemming from the #MeToo movement, former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is set to go on trial again in New York City on a single rape charge involving accuser Jessica Mann. This third trial will be a narrower focus compared to his previous trials, with jurors weighing only this one allegation rather than a broader array of sexual assault claims.
Why it matters
Weinstein's trials have become a central part of the #MeToo reckoning, with his downfall representing a major cultural shift in how powerful men in the entertainment industry are held accountable for sexual misconduct. This latest trial will continue to shape the public narrative around the #MeToo movement and its long-term impact.
The details
Jury selection is set to begin as early as Tuesday in Weinstein's latest retrial, where he will face a single rape charge from 2013 involving accuser Jessica Mann. The judge has indicated he may revisit some previous rulings on what evidence can be presented about Weinstein's and Mann's past interactions. Weinstein's legal team has also recently changed, with a new lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, taking over the case and potentially shifting the trial's tactics and tenor.
- Jury selection is set to start as early as Tuesday.
- Weinstein was previously convicted on some - but not all - counts in trials in New York and Los Angeles, with his initial New York convictions later overturned and a retrial ordered.
- Weinstein's sexual assault conviction involving another accuser, Miriam Haley, carries a potential sentence of up to 25 years in prison, though no sentencing date has been set.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
The disgraced former movie mogul who is facing a third trial on a rape charge in New York City.
Jessica Mann
The hairstylist and actor who has accused Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.
Marc Agnifilo
Weinstein's new lawyer who has taken over the case, potentially shifting the trial's tactics and tenor.
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 might revisit some rulings about exactly what evidence gets presented about Weinstein's and Mann's years of interactions.
The takeaway
Weinstein's latest trial will continue to shape the public narrative around the #MeToo movement and its long-term impact, as the disgraced former movie mogul faces a single rape charge stemming from 2013.
